Breast augmentation is known for having a high patient satisfaction rate and its popularity continues to grow today. Nonetheless, a relatively small percentage of patients seek some form of breast implant revision or breast implant removal. The reasons for this might involve some unforeseen problem with one or both implants, or it might be because the patient grew dissatisfied with them for a particular reason.

Choosing to undergo a revisionary procedure may be due to issues and indications like the following:

• Scar revision
• Breast ptosis
• Capsular contracture
• Nipple malposition or ptosis
• Change in size preferences
• Implant position
• Switch from saline to silicone (or vice versa)

Some cases involve breast implant removal, for medical reasons or because the patient chose to do so. Just how involved this procedure will be largely depends on whether the implant is intact, and whether or not it is encapsulated by hardened tissue.
 

How Long is a Revisionary Breast Surgery?

Removal can be as brief as 30 minutes or may require a few hours. Removal can bring about some negative effects in certain cases; patients could be left with scars, wrinkles, or even depression as a result. This is definitely not the outcome in every situation. Plenty of patients see their skin settle just fine, and some even report that their breasts closely resemble a pre-augmentation appearance.

Here’s another reason to be optimistic: good aesthetic results have been achieved when breast lift surgery is performed after breast implants have been removed.

For more information on revisionary breast surgery, contact the Maryland office of Dr. Michael Will.