The biggest concern of breast implant patients before the procedure is how long the implants will last and whether or not the revision surgery will be necessary.
The experienced breast reduction specialists advise replacing breast implants every 10-15 years. While it is acceptable to keep the implants in for more than 10 years, many surgeons do not advise keeping them in for longer than 15 years because, given enough time, the implants will inevitably rupture.
Here Are Some Common Signs You Need Revisionary Surgery!
Pain or Discomfort from Your Breast Implants
A breast implant revision may be necessary if the implants are painful or uncomfortable. These conditions include capsular contracture, injured lymph nodes, a growing seroma, pinched nerves, and improper implant placement. Pain may indicate a ruptured or leaking silicone implant if you have one.
Some people find implants uncomfortable enough to interfere with everyday life even when no significant problem is causing pain. This is especially true if the implant utilized was excessively large or improperly placed.
Regardless of the source, persistent discomfort or irritability is not a typical side effect of breast augmentation surgery. Patients should make an appointment with their surgeon if they are experiencing either.
Your Breast Implant Has Been Damaged
Implant rupture may result from age, deterioration of the implant shell, or abrupt or strong physical pressure (such as that experienced in a car accident).
A saline implant rupture results in very rapid deflation of the afflicted breast, making diagnosis simple. Like IV saline solution, the implant’s saline solution is readily absorbed by the body.
In contrast, because the thick silicone gel inside silicone implants leaks out gradually, ruptures cannot be detected without an ultrasound or an MRI.
Although a ruptured breast implant is not a medical emergency that poses a risk to life, it is vital to get the implant removed to avoid infection or the formation of excessive internal scar tissue.
Your Breast Implant Has Bottomed Out
The breast implant may progressively “bottom out” or gradually sink below the breast crease if the skin and tissue cannot support it. Large or heavy implants are more likely to experience this issue, but post-operative pregnancies or aging-related skin sagging can result in an implant bottoming out.
Breast drooping is a common occurrence. However, bottomed-out implants cause nipples to shift upward as the implants fall lower, in contrast to naturally aging breasts, where nipples naturally fall with the breast tissue. Patients frequently can feel and see the shape of an implant that has bottomed out.
Not Satisfied With Your Breast Size
Although most patients are satisfied with their breast augmentation results, some wish they had chosen a different implant size—either larger or smaller.
Most medical professionals advise waiting about a year after your original surgery before changing the size of your implants if you want to. This waiting period will not only give your body time to heal completely, but it will also give your implants time to find their right size before you make this critical choice.
Wrapping Up
If you are looking for breast reduction surgery, experiencing painful symptoms related to breast fat reduction or breast implants, or feel it’s time for a change, contact us today. You can book your consultation with our plastic surgeons, who will be happy to assess you and advise you. Dr. Soni Plastic Surgery and Hair Transplant Centre is a multi-specialty hospital that offers surgical procedures, including gynecomastia, lip thinning surgery, liposuction, and many more.
