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BREAST

Breast Assymmetry Correction

WHAT IS IT FOR?

Improves or corrects the results or complications of previous breast augmentation surgery

HOW IT WORKS

The most common reasons for seeking revision breast implant surgery are capsular contracture, rupture, deformity, the urge to change the size or type of the prosthesis, implant malposition, double-bubble deformity, periprosthetic fluid, or a combination of these issues. When a breast implant is inserted it forms scar tissue around it, as part of the natural healing process, the so-called capsule. The capsule can sometimes thicken and tighten and compress the implant creating a distorted breast shape. The purpose of revision surgery is to help restore a more youthful contour and attractive appearance. For this, it may be necessary to use the same surgical technique or a different technique, including breast lift techniques (mastopexy)

The breast implants that are used today have a better safety and resistance profile than before, and some brands even provide a guarantee against rupture for a few years. If you have had breast implants for 10-15 years, those kinds of implants may not have the same characteristics as the ones we are using now and may possibly merit a consultation. Currently, if there is no complication, there is no indication for revision of modern prostheses as routine, there must be something that justifies surgery, either rupture or any other complication, such as capsular contracture, asymmetry or ptosis (breast drooping)

There is also the possibility of simply removing the implant and performing a mastopexy, readapting the breast tissues, although it will have a significantly smaller volume

PROCEDURE DURATION

1h30 to 2h30

OPTIONAL ASSOCIATED PROCEDURES

Abdominoplasty, liposuction, thigh lift (cruroplasty)

TYPE OF ANESTHESIA

General anaesthesia

SCARS

The pre-existing scar can usually be used, but sometimes there is a need to enlarge it in order to obtain the best possible results

HOSPITAL STAY

Outpatient or 1 day in hospital

RECOVERY

You can return to work in about 5-7 days as long as it does not involve any effort. The most intense sports activity can be carried out from 6 weeks. You should also wear a compression bra (recommended by our team) for 6 weeks. After a few months, the scars take on a shade similar to that of the surrounding skin, becoming less noticeable.

RISKS AND MOST FREQUENT PROBLEMS

Sometimes an easily tolerable discomfort (controllable with painkillers), swelling (which may be prolonged over time), or delayed healing are possible, as well as the sensation heat in the breasts for a few weeks and changes in nipple sensitivity (increased or decreased). Less frequent are excessive scarring or hyperpigmentation of the scars, hematoma, infection or areas of greater hardness and consistency (foci of steatonecrosis - remaining devitalized tissue, usually due to surgery in very large breasts). Breasts may be sensitive to stimulation for a few weeks. Over time, loss of tissue elasticity, trauma, weight changes or pregnancy can alter the shape of the breast. In case implants are used, it is important to know that either one or both breast implants may also need to be removed and/or replaced to treat problems such as bleeding, infection, rupture of the implant or the formation of scar tissue around the implant - capsular contracture, which can cause the sensation of tightness or stiffness in the breast

PROCEDURE LONGEVITY

The results persist for many years, and there may be variables (loss of elasticity of tissues with age, trauma, changes in weight or pregnancies) that condition the result