Breast Augmentation Redo

Breast augmentation is a procedure that basically revises and improves the outward appearance of a woman's or, in some cases, a man's chest. The most common form of this cosmetic surgery is the implanting of sacs filled with either saline or silicone unto the chest to make the bosom appear larger and fuller. In time, some incident might occur that will trigger the deflation of the implants resulting in uneven breasts and some health risks if not attended to immediately. When the sacs deflate, the cavity left by the deflation will start to close a few weeks after. It is important to consult the surgeon before this closes so that the breast augmentation redo will not be as uncomfortable as the initial one. If the pocket does close, it would be like a new procedure altogether, which means the tissues will have to be moved out of the way and so with the fat.

Consultation

The surgeon will assess the closure of the pocket left by the deflated implant during the first visit and will then give the patient her options regarding a redo. Most women who experience this go for a redo because they are used to the fuller and larger appearance of their breasts compared to their natural ones. In redoing the procedure, one has the option of adding more to the size of the implant to be used. This means that both breasts will have to be redone and not just the one which has deflated or ruptured. Some companies that manufacture the sacs of saline or silicone prefer to have both taken out to prevent another redo if the second sac will deflate. This is apparent when more than the stipulated years of warranty have gone by for both implants.

Procedure

The breast augmentation procedure is pretty much the same as the first one but with the initial extraction of both sacs filled with either saline or silicone. Many of the companies have warranties for their implants and it is dependent on the time frame of use. Due to advances in technology, warranties for both the operation and the implant can reach up to ten years.

The recovery period for the following breast augmentation may be easier and faster than the first one. Medication to prevent infections will always be prescribed to the patient and ice packs will also help to alleviate the swelling and the soreness in the area.