Breast augmentations have helped countless patients achieve the enhanced silhouette they desire. However, like all procedures, breast augmentations have the potential for complications, especially when performed by an inexperienced surgeon.
Dr. Brent Faulkner has been performing breast augmentations, and revisions, for decades. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, he has dedicated his career to fixing and adjusting breast augmentations to help patients achieve the look they desire.
Continue reading to learn about some of the most common breast augmentation complications and the approach Dr. Faulkner takes to revise your silicone breast implant near Bethesda, MD. Ready to take the first step? Give the Faulkner Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics front desk a call or schedule your consultation online.
Common Breast Augmentation Issues
An augmentation mammoplasty, otherwise known as a breast augmentation, is considered “botched” when results fail to meet expectations or cause medical complications.
Some breast augmentation issues are cosmetic, distracting from your desired results and causing dissatisfaction. These issues can include:
- Rippling – Implant wrinkling that is visible through the skin. Most common in women with naturally thin breast tissue.
- Asymmetry – When one breast implant sits higher than the other. Implants may also be different sizes.
- Symmastia – Condition where the breast implants shift together and create a single-looking breast. Often referred to as a “uniboob.”
- High implants – Breast implants that sit unnaturally high on the chest. Occurs when the implants have not settled or have been placed improperly.
Other breast augmentation issues are considered medical complications because they cause discomfort and may require removal.
Capsular contracture occurs when the scar tissue that naturally forms around the breast implant tightens abnormally, compressing the implant and making the breasts appear warped, leading to discomfort. Implant rupture is another cause for revision surgery, which can occur suddenly or silently over time.
Breast Revision Surgery
If you are unsatisfied with the results of your breast augmentation procedure from another surgeon, Dr. Faulkner can alter your results by performing a breast revision.
A breast revision corrects or improves the results of a previous breast surgery. Dr. Faulkner will help you identify your concerns during your initial consultation, where he will listen carefully as you describe your ideal results. He may also ask about your medical history and any medications you take to ensure you are a good candidate for surgery.
Breast revisions are a highly customizable procedure. Dr. Faulkner will help you determine which implant size, shape, projection, and placement can help you achieve the results you desire.
Book Your Breast Revision at Faulkner Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics
Undergoing a dissatisfying breast augmentation can feel disheartening. Dr. Faulkner understands your frustrations, and wants to help by tailoring your breast revision procedure to your unique needs.
Beautiful results start at Faulkner Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics. Schedule your silicone breast implant fix near Bethesda, MD, by requesting your appointment online.
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