1. Breast Implant Revisions are Common
Breast implants are not like diamonds. They don't last forever. Most implants are designed to last between 10 and 25 years. Therefore, women who opt for breast augmentation that includes implants should plan on having breast implant revision at some point later on.
2. Breast Implant Revisions Fix Problems
One reason women have breast implant revision is to correct problems that occurred as a result of their initial cosmetic surgery. Implants may have shifted, and skin around silicone implants may have wrinkled. Scarring may be too visible or an implant may have ruptured. All these problems require breast implant revision.
3. Make Changes in Size With Breast Implant Revisions
Women may opt for different sized breast implants following their initial breast augmentation. Perhaps they want smaller breast implants or they feel they could still go up a size. Those women who want to change the size of the breasts after breast augmentation can have revision surgery, where the implants are replaced with smaller or larger ones.
4. Breast Implant Revisions Include Some Risks
Like all cosmetic surgeries, breast implant revision includes some risks. Infections, disfigurement, hardening of the breast and even death are all possible risks. Other risks include the possibility of rupture or leaks of implants. It is important that patients understand these risks before consenting to breast implant revision. Also understand the difference between saline and silicone implants. If a saline implant ruptures, the fluid (sterilized salt water) can be absorbed naturally by the body. Silicone implants, on the other hand, ooze a foreign material into the body may cause serious health problems. Ruptures of saline implants are usually noticeable fairly quickly. Silicone leaks are not so noticeable and go undetected for months or even years.
5. Your Plastic Surgeon Can Help You Decide if You Need Breast Implant Revision
If a patient is unhappy about the way their first breast augmentation surgery turned out, then discuss your options with your plastic surgeon. He may fix the problems with breast implant revision. However, it is important that the patient have realistic expectations of breast revision surgery. It will change your bra size, but not your whole body or self image. Keep in mind that breast revision surgery is usually considered elective surgery and insurance does not cover it.
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