Breast Implant Repair

A certain percentage of breast augmentation patients require a revision procedure at some point in the future. One may become dissatisfied with her breast augmentation results, experience a problem with her breast implant, or experience a medical problem that requires removal of breast implants.

Reasons for breast implant repair

Breast implant rupture can occur because of trauma or because of a defective breast implant. If a saline implant begins to leak, the condition is very noticeable. Silicone breast implants on the other hand, may require an MRI to detect leakage. If you believe that you have experienced an implant rupture, call us immediately so we can help you evaluate the situation. Other reasons for breast implant repair include the following:

• Scar tissue around the breast implant
• Change in preferences -- saline to silicone
• Visible scars from previous surgery
• Visible rippling of breast implant
• Breast implant displacement

How breast implant repair is performed

The techniques used during this type of surgery will vary depending on the reasons for the repair. In many cases, your plastic surgeon will approach the breast implant through the same incision used during the first procedure.

If you're interested in this procedure...

Manufacturers of breast implants have warranties protecting their products. The warranty may cover costs of the breast implant and sometimes even the cost of surgery. Schedule a consultation at our New Jersey plastic surgery office to learn more about breast implant revision surgery.