Though most breast augmentation patients are very satisfied with their surgical results, a few experience problems or decide they are not happy with the outcome of surgery. Whatever the cause of the problem, Dr. James Gaffield is skilled enough to perform revision breast augmentation surgery at Pacific Plastic Surgery in Bundaberg, Queensland. Dr. Gaffield can improve results and resolve breast augmentation-related problems to improve on the results of the original procedure.
Revision Breast Surgery
There are a number of reasons that cosmetic surgery patients might need revision breast surgery to correct problems stemming from their initial augmentation procedure, including:
- Dissatisfaction with breast implant size, shape, or material
- A ruptured, damaged, or defective implant
- Capsular contracture
- Infection
- Implant wrinkling, rippling, or folding
- Shifting to create an asymmetric or unrealistic appearance
- Unrelated health problems requiring implant removal (e.g., breast cancer)
In some cases, these problems are simply unavoidable and unforeseeable complications associated with breast augmentation surgery. Contact our practice to learn more.
Revision Breast Surgery Procedure
Dr. Gaffield’s approach to revision breast augmentation varies according to the unique goals of each patient. Dr. Gaffield may adjust or reposition the existing implants, replace one or both implants, or even remove the implants entirely to restore the breasts to their original size and shape.
Revision breast surgery is performed under general anesthesia. The procedure must also typically be performed through incisions along the inframammary fold regardless of the original incision location, because this incision site gives Dr. Gaffield the best access to the problematic breast implant. For patients whose implants were originally placed through inframammary incisions, the revision incisions can usually be made in the same location.
Revision Breast Surgery Recovery
Recovering from revision breast augmentation surgery is similar to recovering from the initial breast augmentation procedure. Most women are able to return to work within three weeks of surgery and to strenuous exercise within six weeks. Post-operative swelling and bruising are normal, and may last several weeks. Generally, patients who have their implants removed experience less discomfort and recover more quickly than those who have their implants replaced.
Contact Dr. James Gaffield
If you are experiencing problems with your implants, schedule a revision breast augmentation surgery consultation with Dr. Gaffield in Bundaberg, Queensland. Post-surgical complications can be discouraging, but Dr. Gaffield can help you achieve the results you want through revision surgery.
