Breast Implant Revision

Every year, well over 300,000 women in the United States choose breast enlargement. Most Philadelphia and New Jersey women, and their counterparts across the country, have a satisfying procedure and are able to enjoy their results for many years, especially when they follow their surgeon's instructions regarding long-term breast implant care and check-ups.

But with so many thousands of procedures completed each year (and by no means are all of these surgeries performed by highly-qualified, board-certified plastic surgeons) there are bound to be women who are unhappy with their breast augmentation results. Still other women who were initially satisfied with the look and feel of their breasts after augmentation need replacement surgery following implant deflation. For women in these situations, Dr. Sorokin offers breast implant revision in New Jersey.

Now is the time to get a breast augmentation result you can enjoy. Request a consultation with Dr. Sorokin to get started.

Choosing Breast Implant Revision in New Jersey

There are several reasons why a woman would be a candidate for breast implant revision following breast enlargement.

• Some Philadelphia and New Jersey women were never pleased with the augmentation results they achieved from another surgeon, facing such problems as breast asymmetry, capsular contracture, or other complications that detract from their breast appearance. Obviously, breast implant revision makes sense for these women so they can finally enjoy the enhanced breasts that were their initial goal.
• Some women need revision breast surgery to correct capsular contracture, one of the most common complications following breast augmentation surgery. Capsular contracture occurs when the scar tissue that naturally forms around the breast begins to tighten and constrict around the implant, creating a hardened breast feel and unnatural appearance.
• Another set of women seek breast implant revision in New Jersey to repair an implant that has deflated or ruptured. Women with saline implants know almost immediately when their implant has ruptured - rapid deflation of the implant occurs. While the saline is harmlessly absorbed by the body, deflation creates a cosmetic issue. For Dr. Sorokin's patients in this situation, he can replace the deflated breast implant with a similar saline model or can perform a more extensive procedure to replace both implants if the patient is interested in converting to the new generation of silicone gel implants.
• Still other women who are initially happy with their augmentation results will need breast lift in New Jersey (mastopexy) after several years to reposition breasts that have begun to droop following pregnancy, weight loss, or even the natural aging process.

Implant revision surgery is a technically challenging procedure that in most cases requires greater surgical skill than the original breast augmentation. Philadelphia and New Jersey women who need revision often have:

• Significant internal and external scar tissue
• Stretched or thinned out skin on the breasts
• Altered breast and chest wall anatomy

All of these factors can limit reconstructive options and require Dr. Sorokin to employ customized corrective techniques to restore an attractive appearance.

Regardless of the reason you are considering breast implant revision, New Jersey plastic surgeon Dr. Sorokin will take the time during your consultation to evaluate your cosmetic concerns and recommend a surgical solution that is most likely to advance your breast enlargement goals.

More about Implant Replacement

As Dr. Sorokin tells all of his New Jersey and Philadelphia breast enlargement patients, breast implants are not lifetime devices. Most likely, if you choose breast augmentation, you will need a subsequent surgery to revise or replace your implants. While a surgeon can take steps to minimize the risk of problems such as capsular contracture and implant deflation, these risks cannot be eliminated entirely.

Current models of saline and silicone gel implants are highly durable and can be expected to last many years. But it is important that women who choose breast augmentation follow all safety precautions and take proper care of their implants. Dr. Sorokin strongly recommends patients who receive silicone gel implants follow the FDA guideline related to periodic MRI screening to detect "silent rupture" of their implants, and return to him for their breast implant revision procedure if a rupture is detected.

To learn more about breast implant revision, request a consultation at Delaware Valley Plastic Surgery in Marlton, New Jersey. You can also call 856-797-0202 to set up an appointment. Dr. Sorokin is dedicated to helping you achieve and maintain your desired breast appearance.