Rejuvenation
Breast implants removal and breast scar tissue removal after breast augmentation
Specialist in breast implants, breast augmentation, and breast implant exchange for Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, & Washington DC
The removal of breast implants that have been placed either for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes is a plastic surgical operation. Breast implants removal may be performed as a single cosmetic surgical procedure or combined with additional procedures such as:
1) Removal of scar tissue surrounding the breast implant
2) Breast biopsy
3) Removal of escaped silicone gel
4) Secondary breast augmentation
5) Breast lift (mastopexy)
Breast implants that are found to be damaged or ruptured cannot be repaired; surgical removal or breast implants replacement is recommended. There are options concerning general versus local anesthesia for breast implant removal. There are both risks and complications associated with this breast implant removal operation.
Prior to any cosmetic surgery procedure, it is best that you have read and understand the consent forms required for a plastic surgery procedure.
Breast implant removal surgical risks
Every cosmetic surgery procedure involves a certain amount of risk and it is important that you understand the risks involved with surgery to remove breast implant(s). An individual’s choice to undergo breast implants surgery procedure is based on the comparison of the risk to potential benefit of that cosmetic surgery. Although the majority of women do not experience these complications, you should discuss each of them with plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael J. Brown to make sure you understand the risks, potential complications, and consequences of breast implants removal.
Bleeding and Infection after breast implants removal surgery – These risks are similar to the risks associated and described in detail for breast augmentation risks .
Skin scarring after breast implants removal surgery - Although good wound healing after a surgical procedure is expected, abnormal scars may occur both within the skin and the deeper tissues. Excessive scarring is uncommon. Additional treatments including surgery may be necessary to treat abnormal scarring.
Firmness after breast implants removal surgery - Excessive firmness of the breasts can occur after breast implants removal surgery due to internal scarring. The occurrence of this is not predictable but very rare.
Seroma after breast implants removal surgery - Tissue fluid may accumulate in the space where the breast implant was located. Additional treatment or further surgery may be necessary to remove this fluid or any scar tissue that forms because the fluid.
Breast Implants- As with any man made object implanted in the human body, implant failure can occur. It is possible that an breast implant can rupture causing silicone gel to be released from the breast implant. Breast implants also can rupture during the removal process. If implants rupture have occurred, it may not be possible to completely remove all of the silicone gel that has escaped. Implants shell material of textured breast implants may be impossible to completely remove. Calcification around implants can occur and may require removal of the scar tissue surrounding the breast implant. It may not be possible to completely remove the scar tissue or calcium deposits that may have formed around breast implants or rupture silicone gel implants.
Mammography after breast implants removal surgery - It is important to continue to have regular mammography examinations and to perform periodic breast self-examination. Should a breast lump be detected with either mammography or self-examination, please contact your regular physician and plastic surgeon, Dr. Brown..
Psychological/appearance changes after breast implants removal surgery - It is possible that after breast implants removal you may experience a strong negative effect on your physical appearance, including significant loss of breast volume, distortion, and wrinkling of the skin. Your appearance may be worse than prior to your cosmetic surgery for the placement of the breast implants. There is the possibility of severe psychological disturbances including depression. It is possible that you or your partner will lose interest in sexual relations.
Other- Breast asymmetry may occur after breast implant removal surgery. You may be disappointed with the results of breast implant removal surgery. Additional surgery may be necessary to reshape breasts after implant removal. Scars resulting from breast implants removal may complicate future breast surgery.
Health disorders alleged to be caused by cosmetic breast implants: Currently there is insufficient evidence to state that the removal of breast implant or implants and capsule(s) will alter the course or prevent autoimmune or other disorders alleged to be caused by breast implants. The removal of cosmetic breast implants may be of no health benefit to you.
Breast disease after breast implants removal surgery - Current medical information does not demonstrate an increased risk of breast disease or breast cancer in women who have breast implant surgery for either cosmetic or reconstructive purposes. Breast disease can occur independently of breast implants. It is recommended that all women perform periodic self examination of their breasts, have mammography per American Cancer Society guidelines, and to seek professional care should they notice a breast lump.
Surgical anesthesia, Allergic reactions, and other risks after breast implants removal surgery are similar to other surgeries required during the breast implants removal.
If you are searching for safe cosmetic breast implants removal surgery minimizing risk in Northern Virginia, Maryland or Washington,DC, plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael J. Brown is an excellent choice to have this procedure from. His patients come from Loudoun, Fairfax, Reston, Herndon, Leesburg, Dulles, Ashburn, Middleburg, Great Falls, Potomac Falls, Alexandria, Vienna, Falls Church, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Potomac, Richmond,Washington, DC to name a few areas.
Prior to any cosmetic surgery procedure, it is best that you have read and understand the consent forms required for all of the plastic surgery procedures that may be involved in your care.
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