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Implant Replacement

If a woman is encountering challenges with her implants,

including rupture and deformities, capsular contracture, malposition, asymmetry, rippling, or radiation-related problems, implant replacement can restore balance, form, and comfort.

There are a number of problems that can arise related to breast implant reconstruction. If a woman is encountering challenges with her implants, implant replacement can help address her issues.

Common implant problems include:

    Rupture, when the implant shell breaks open and leaks. The contents of the implant are released into the breast pocket. With saline filled implants, the saline will be gradually absorbed by the body, however with silicone filled implants, the silicone may remain in the pocket or could migrate overtime. With either type of implant, removal is recommended.
    Capsular contracture, when the implant hardens. This occurs with due to tightening of the scar capsule that forms around all implants and can be uncomfortable as well as making the breast hard and misshapen.
    Malposition, when the implant has shifted and no longer sits in the correct placement in the breast region.
    Asymmetry, when the two breasts look different from one another.
    Rippling, when “wrinkles” in the implant create wavy lines underneath the skin.
    Animation, when the breast implant moves unnaturally when the chest muscles contract.
    Radiation-related problems, when the skin of the breast is damaged by radiation treatment.

Implant replacement helps restore balance, form, and comfort to a woman by swapping out old implants for new ones. After 10 years or so, even implants that do not create specific problems become aged and may be considered for replacement if other procedures are going to be performed.

Frequently Asked Questions

01
Do I need to replace my current implants with the same type of implant?

No, your new implants do not necessarily need to be identical to the previous implants you had. You may, however, need to select replacement implants that fit within certain size and shape diameters depending on what your breast area can accommodate.

02
Do I have to replace my current implants with new implants?

No, you could also choose to replace your implants with natural tissue reconstruction and remove your implants altogether.

03
Can I change the placement of my implants when I replace them?

Potentially, yes. It is possible to adjust implant placement from below the muscle to above the muscle during an implant replacement procedure. In certain cases, implants may be moved from above the muscle to below the muscle.

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