More women are choosing breast augmentation on Long Island than ever before. In fact, breast enlargement is continually one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures for women in the United States each year.
The majority of women who choose to have breast implants on Long Island will be satisfied with their new look for many years to come. However, the increased demand for plastic surgery has also increased the number of inexperienced doctors performing breast augmentation surgeries. This is one of the factors contributing to the number of women who will need to have breast implant revision surgery.
Even women who are initially happy with their results often end up requiring breast augmentation revision on Long Island. Breast implants are not permanent devices, and may eventually deflate, rupture, or degrade to the point of requiring replacement. Implant revision surgery is more involved than the initial augmentation surgery, and is best performed by a highly-skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon such as Dr. James Romanelli.
If you need more information about breast implant revision surgery, click here to request a free surgical consultation with Dr. Romanelli, who specializes in today's latest breast enhancement techniques.
Replacing Breast Implants
Several factors can result in the need for breast implant revision surgery. These include:
Rupture, Leakage, or Deflation
- One of the primary reasons for breast implant revision surgery is that one or both of the implants has ruptured. A rupture in a silicone gel filled implant is often detected during a mammogram, or through an MRI as part of routine breast implant care. Silicone implants may rupture or leak without any immediately noticeable symptoms.
- Saline implants will deflate rapidly upon rupture. The saline solution will be safely absorbed by the body, but the deflation results in an obvious asymmetry that must be addressed. Dr. Romanelli will either replace the deflated implant with one similar to what was initially used, or, depending on the patient's wishes, replace both implants with a newer model, such as latest fourth generation silicone gel implants.
Unsatisfactory Initial Result
- Unfortunately, not every surgeon who performs breast enlargement on Long Island is a board-certified plastic surgeon. Cosmetic surgeons who have received no specialty training in plastic surgery techniques may produce results that are less than satisfying for their patients. These include asymmetrical breasts, poor implant placement, highly visible wrinkling or rippling, excessive scarring, and under- or over-filled implants. Breast implant revision surgery is the only choice for these women to obtain the beautiful, natural results that they initially sought.
- Capsular contracture is another complication that may require revisionary surgery. This occurs when naturally-forming scar tissue begins to tighten and harden around the implant, causing the breast to become firm and misshapen. Surgery is performed to remove this obtrusive scar tissue and replace the implant as needed.
Sagging or Displacement Over Time
- Even women who were initially satisfied with the results of their breast enlargement are subject to the effects of gravity and time. Weight fluctuation, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and changes in skin elasticity that come with age may result in the eventual sagging and drooping of the breasts. For these women, the appropriate revision surgery may be a breast lift on Long Island, either with or without replacement of the implant.
Choosing an Experienced Surgeon
Whatever your reason for considering breast implant revision surgery, it is critical that you choose a highly skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon. In almost all cases, the surgery is more complex than the original breast augmentation, and presents a unique set of challenges. These may include the presence of scar tissue, compromised skin elasticity, the presence of silicone leakage (from older generations of silicone implants), and altered breast and chest wall anatomy.
Dr. Romanelli has extensive experience with breast implant revision surgery, and is trained in advanced corrective surgical techniques. He will carefully consider your unique conditions and needs, and will recommend the surgical option that best meets your breast enlargement goals.
If you would like to learn more about breast implant revision surgery, click here to request a free surgical consultation with Dr. James Romanelli, a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast augmentation specialist. Or, you can call his office at 631-424-3600 to set up your appointment.