Breast Revision in Dallas, Frisco, Plano TX

All patients with implants develop a thin layer of scar tissue called a capsule that lines the tissues that come into contact with the implant. However in some patients (for reasons that are not fully understood) this capsule/scar tissue forms a tight and constrictive band around the breast implant, giving the breasts an overly firm, round appearance or causing the breasts to feel hard, tender, or painful. This is the most common implant-related complication and can be corrected during breast revision surgery with a capsulectomy (release) or capsulotomy (removal) of the scar tissue.

Saline implants feel less natural and can ripple more. However, advantages include the ability to place them through smaller incisions, the possibility of varying the filling volume during placement (adjustability), and a clear indication if an implant has ruptured. When ruptured, the saline is absorbed and the affected side is smaller. It is frequently perceived as the safer alternative. The FDA recommends an MRI screening every few years with gel, but not for saline implants.

• Sideways into the armpit area when the person is lying down
• Fall beneath the breast fold (the fold that marks the junction of the lower part of the breast with the upper abdomen) into the abdomen giving a double bubble appearance ( implant partially above the breast fold forming the first bubble and partially below which is the second bubble)
• Overshoot the inner boundary of the breast and fuse/merge with the other breast forming a unibreast. This is called symmastia (also called uniboob or kissing implants)

Occurs when the implant shifts downward on the chest, gradually lowering and or stretching the natural breast fold.

Implants that sit too high up on the chest. Usually from inappropriate release of the muscle during the initial breast augmentation surgery.

The development of unsightly wrinkles or ripples on the breast mound overlying the implant. All implants have creases/wrinkles and typically these are not seen as the implant is covered by a good volume of breast tissue. However, in patients with thinned out breast tissue these wrinkles are readily seen.

In many patients who had breast augmentation before pregnancy and childbirth, the breasts continue to age and change with these life events. Although the implants may be intact without scar tissue formation, the breasts can become overly saggy with excess skin and the nipples drop down in position.

Many scientific studies estimate the risk of implant rupture at about 1% each year after the original surgery. After about 15 years this translates to a 15% chance of implant rupture.

With time, the patient may feel that the initial implant was either too big or too small. With recent emphasis on breast implant associated lymphoma, many women are removing textured implants and replacing them with smooth implants. Other women had saline implants placed approximately between 1992 and 2006 (when gel implants were taken off the market and not available for implantation) and wish to replace these with gel implants.

Breast revision allows patients to address asymmetry, implant size, or placement issues, ensuring a more balanced and natural look that matches their desired aesthetic.

If you experience discomfort due to implant deflation, capsular contracture, or changes in your breast tissue over time, revision surgery can relieve and restore comfort.

Correcting imperfections or addressing dissatisfaction with previous results can significantly boost self-esteem and body confidence.

Advances in implant technology allow patients to replace older implants with newer options that feel more natural, are safer, or have a longer lifespan.

Breast revision can address complications such as implant rupture, shifting, or capsular contracture, promoting overall health and wellness.

Whether you want to adjust the size, shape, or type of your implants, breast revision surgery is a personalized solution.