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The implants They are prostheses that are placed inside the breast and both their material and position will depend on each case in particular and the type of breast surgery. It is a choice that will be made by reaching an agreement between the surgeon and the patient.
Long ago, implants were of poorer quality than now and needed to be changed to avoid future problems, since they were not as resistant and we were not designed with the characteristics of the implants. breast implants from today. One of the most common problems for implant replacement Is it the break or the deterioration of the prosthesis.
Many women do not know when or if their implants should be replaced. The problem is that on many occasions the prosthesis suffers some damage and the woman does not have to realize it, that is why the professionals and surgeons at Mamma Surgery recommend having a review and follow-up every two or three years since you undergo breast surgery , such as breast augmentation.
What is the implant revision?
It usually consists of an ultrasound or magnetic resonance, in which the image will show whether it is in perfect condition or has suffered any damage. In the case of having to replace them, the process is simple and fast, because the plastic surgeon will make the incisions in the same place where the scars are if they are still visible.
The intervention will be carried out under general anesthesia and the postoperative period that you have to keep will be similar to the one I keep in your day when you underwent the chest operation.
What are the reasons for changing breast implants?
- Deterioration or breakage of one or both implants. In this case, the implant should be changed as quickly as possible and in the short term to avoid complications during the process.If you have noticed, after a revision you will have to directly follow the instructions communicated by your surgeon, but in the event that you You notice something strange or you think you may have suffered a break, contact your doctor directly.
- Capsular contracture It is another of the frequent reasons, causing a change in the position of the chest and increasing rigidity. We can highlight different degrees, in the first degree the contracture, being very incipient, is barely appreciated and it looks like a natural breast, but as the degree progresses, the deformation begins.
- Aesthetic motif. When the patient does not feel satisfied after undergoing cosmetic surgery and decides to change her implants, either to modify their volume, improve their shape or for another reason. But it can also be, because over the years or breastfeeding after a pregnancy, the breasts have lost shape and you want to regain it.
These are the three main reasons, but it may also be the case that there are patients whose implants remain intact and their replacement is not necessary.
What types of implants are usually used in breast surgeries?
Implants Round
These implants are usually used in the Chest lift or Mastopexy, because they have the objective of filling the neckline, although you have to pay real attention in the case of thin patients, because it can achieve an unwanted result or that they seem very artificial.
Implants Anatomical
They usually give a natural breast sensation and are shaped like a drop. Furthermore, her own birth can be seen from the patient's cleavage.
Find out if you are the ideal patient to perform the surgery.
What material can implants be made of?
Silicone is normally the material that is used the most. One of its main advantages is that in the event that it breaks, the filling will not spill.
He Saline serum is another of the materials. The plastic surgeon will study your preferences and preferences and will choose at all times both the implant and the implant material that best suits you
How often and why do you have to undergo breast examinations?
Every year, women should have a gynecological examination routine and in this review the chest enters, if the gynecologist finds something strange or out of the ordinary, she will automatically refer you to your Plastic Surgeon to examine it. However, it is advisable to go to your surgeon at least every two or three years to specifically check the state of the breasts and the implants inserted inside.
