Breast Implants Reconstruction Surgery - How To Get Them Repaired

Years after getting breast implants, many women decide to have revision surgery. This is also called "secondary augmentation." It means either removing or replacing them. First, the plastic surgeon examines them and determines the nature of the problem. From this diagnosis, they determine the best method for getting them the way you want them. After that, the procedure is very much like your original operation. They'll advise you on what to do from there.

Why Women Get Revision Therapy

There are a number of reasons why women might want to get their breast implants removed or replaced. One of the most common is called deflation. This happens sometimes with saline implants and on very rare occasions, with silicone as well. What happens is that the outer shell of the implant has been breached. The saline then drains out, which is harmless to the rest of the body, but causes the implant to deflate. The result is irregularly shaped breasts.

Encapsulation is another problem that might occur. Whenever a foreign body is placed in the body, the body reacts by covering it with a fine scar tissue. It stops automatically once the body is fully protected. However, in some cases it keeps going. When the scar tissue doesn't stop, the area around the implant becomes hard and painful. There is also a risk of infection. Encapsulation usually happens somewhat soon after the surgery is finished.

An Opportunity In Disguise?

None of us wants to have revision surgery for our breast implants. It means another surgical procedure and that means more cost. But sometimes, this can be a blessing in disguise. You've got the opportunity to upgrade and change anything that you didn't like about your breasts. This is especially nice for women who had them done years ago. There is better technology today, and doing revision surgery also allows them to combat the changes that come with aging.

What To Expect With Your Revision Surgery

Revision surgery for your breast implants is much like getting them done initially, with the one advantage being that you've already been through it once already! It starts with a consultation with the plastic surgeon where you discuss with them what's happened and what you'd like to change. They can help by recommending the right course of action and also tell you about the new techniques that are available.

The one tricky part for many people is funding. This is the one major downside to getting revision work done. Because it's considered cosmetic surgery by insurance companies, even though it might be correcting a health problem, they usually won't fund it. However, there are some options. There are organizations that have been set up specifically to fund plastic surgery operations. Your plastic surgeon can tell you more about this.

If something goes wrong with your breast implants, you can easily get them fixed with reconstruction surgery. It's also a good opportunity to make changes if there's anything about them that you're not happy with. Talk to your plastic surgeon about what they can do for you.