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- Natural-Looking Results: Fat Grafting vs. Implants
- Breast Implant Exchange: What to Expect During the Procedure
- Recovery and Results: Your Journey After Implant Exchange
- Choosing the Right Implants: Options for Your Exchange Surgery
- Combining Breast Implant Exchange with Other Procedures
- How to Prepare for Your Breast Implant Exchange Surgery
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Perhaps you have grown tired of having implants that are too large for your frame. Perhaps after progressing through years of pregnancy and breastfeeding, your implants no longer lend the correct volume or shape that you want. It could be that you have a ruptured implant that needs to be replaced or you just want a different size.
What is Breast Implant Exchange Surgery?
Breast implant exchange surgery is an operation done under general anesthesia to remove an existing implant and replace it with a new implant. Commonly both implants are changed for the best match. It is not uncommon to do this in conjunction with a breast lift, which helps reshape the breast mound and elevate a drooping nipple.
Why Consider Breast Implant Exchange?
As life changes, so do your aesthetic goals. Whether your current implants no longer suit your lifestyle, your body has changed over time, or you are ready for a new look, breast implant exchange surgery can help you feel more confident with your appearance. At CARE Plastic Surgery, we are here to help you feel comfortable and confident about your next step.
Signs It Is Time to Replace Your Breast Implants
There are several reasons patients choose to exchange their breast implants. You may notice changes in size, shape, or position after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or significant weight fluctuations. Common signs that it is time for a breast implant removal and exchange include implant rupture, hardening (known as capsular contracture), rippling, asymmetry, or feeling that your implants no longer align with your aesthetic.
Benefits of Replacing Breast Implants with Fat Grafting
For those seeking a more natural look and feel, fat grafting is an ideal option. Using liposuction, fat is harvested from another area of your body and then carefully injected into the breasts to enhance shape and volume, especially if you have experienced breast volume loss. This technique enables a subtle and gentle enhancement, with body contouring in the area where fat is removed.
Natural-Looking Results: Fat Grafting vs. Implants
Fat grafting provides a subtle enhancement that mimics the texture and movement of natural breast tissue. Implants, on the other hand, allow for more dramatic changes in size and projection and can be placed to enhance fullness in the upper pole of the breast. At CARE Plastic Surgery, we will help you compare both options so you can choose what feels right for your lifestyle and goals. Natural does not mean one-size-fits-all.
Breast Implant Exchange: What to Expect During the Procedure
Implant exchange surgery is a surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia, typically taking one to two hours to complete. Dr. Coan will remove the existing implants, make any needed adjustments to the breast pocket, and place new implants or perform fat grafting if that is your choice. In some cases, a breast lift is also performed to elevate the breast and improve its overall shape.
Recovery and Results: Your Journey After Implant Exchange
You will be able to go home the same day as your procedure and can expect some soreness, swelling, and tightness for the first few days. Most patients return to normal daily activities within a week and resume exercise after a few weeks. Your final results become visible as swelling subsides, especially if you had your breast implants removed and opted for fat grafting or a lift to restore contour.
Choosing the Right Implants: Options for Your Exchange Surgery
Whether you are going larger or smaller or switching implant types, Dr. Coan will guide you through all your options. You can choose from silicone implants or saline implants, in various shapes, including round or teardrop, and select the ideal size and projection to suit your frame. We will help you visualize your implant replacement choices and ensure your new implants feel just right.
Combining Breast Implant Exchange with Other Procedures
It is common to pair implant exchange with a breast lift, liposuction, or other body contouring procedures. These combination procedures can help you achieve more cohesive results and can minimize overall recovery time. During your consultation, we will also address any previous breast implant complications that may influence your surgical plan.
How to Prepare for Your Breast Implant Exchange Surgery
Before your breast surgery, you will have a consultation with our board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Coan, during which you will discuss your goals, medical history, and surgical plan. We will walk you through your breast augmentation surgery history and discuss breast implant exchange options, including whether implant removal or replacement is best if you have experienced breast volume loss over time. Our team will ensure you feel fully informed throughout every step of the process.
Why Choose CARE Plastic Surgery for your Breast Implant Removal or Breast Implant Exchange Surgery?
Dr. Coan is an expert in breast surgery. He will examine you and discuss your options – whether is it bigger, smaller, more uplifted, or just better! Come see us at CARE and find out what is possible.
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