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Breast Revision

All Breast Procedures have a small chance of ending with unsatisfactory results. With Breast Implants, a patient may suffer from capsular contracture or malpositoned implants which can cause discomfort, pain, and an unsightly appearance. Patient’s with a breast reduction may decide after the procedure that they did not receive the amount of reduction that they needed or desired. In these cases, Redo Breast Surgery is a viable option.

Redo Breast Surgery is used to correct problems in initial breast surgery, and can be performed by Board Certified Plastic Surgeons at Colen MD Plastic Surgery. If you are unable with the results of a primary breast procedure, and you would like to discuss your options for Redo Breast Surgery, please contact us today.

FAQ – Redo Breast Surgery

1. If I have hardening of my breasts after breast augmentation what is the best treatment?

Hardening of the breasts after breast augmentation is called capsular contracture and occurs approximately 5-10 % of the time. Often it is very mild and not a problem but at times can be painful and cause the breast to have an unfavorable appearance. A new method to correct this surgically has been very successful. A material called Acellular Dermal Matrix can be placed around the implant during the corrective surgical procedure to eliminate its recurrence. Previous attempts at the surgical correction without the use of this material usually would fail. In our practice we have corrected hardening of the breast utilizing Acellular Dermal Matrix very successfully in the majority of cases.

2. If my breasts have become malpositioned following breast augmentation what is the best way to fix this?

Implants can move over time resulting in an implant that is too low, too close to the middle, too high or too lateral. These implants can be successfully repositioned and then supported by Acellular Dermal Matrix material to assure they will stay in the new proper position. Without using this material the recurrence of the implant malposition was common. This material is safe to use and an essential part of the corrective procedure.

3. I underwent breast reduction surgery and I think I am still too large. Is it safe to redo the breast reduction to achieve the size I want?

Sometimes the correction can be achieved with relatively simple surgical procedures. Limited liposuction of the breast with or without minor surgical excision through previous scars can often achieve the desired results. When major changes are required it is important to know what type of technique was utilized at the first operation to avoid postoperative complications such as healing problems and nipple loss.

4. Will insurance pay for my surgery for hardening if my original operation was cosmetic?

Capsular contracture is classified as Baker I, II, or III and IV depending on its severity. It has been our experience that most insurance companies will pay for the surgery if a Baker III or IV are present. Your treating Plastic Surgeon will be required to write a letter to the insurance company to get approval.