The decision to undergo cosmetic surgery is a big one, so it is important to make sure that each patient is satisfied with their results. Occasionally women receive breast augmentations at other practices that they are unhappy with; or women who were once happy with their results, change their mind, and wish for a smaller or bigger implant size – for these women, Dr. David Whiteman in Atlanta offers breast revision surgery. Also called a “re-do”, or in some practices breast reconstruction, patients can opt for breast revision surgery to “revise” or correct the look of their previously augmented breasts.
The effects of pregnancy or drastic weight gain and/or weight loss are among the most common reasons why women become dissatisfied with the results of prior breast enhancement procedures. In these instances, a new implant or a breast lift may be recommended for women to restore their look after the effects of their body change. Breast revision surgery can also be a solution for women who wish to increase or decrease the size of their implants, switch implant type from saline to silicone (or vice versa), or remove their implants altogether.
While complications with breast implants are rare if adequate post surgical care is received, breast revision surgery can also be the solution for certain breast implant complications such as: wrinkling, capsular contracture (implant hardening), or bottoming out (a drop in the location of the implant). Other women seek a revisionary procedure after a mastectomy in the treatment of breast cancer; this type of procedure is referred to as breast reconstruction.
Because every patient’s reasons for wanting breast revision surgery are different, and every revisionary surgery is different, Dr. Whiteman works with patients to craft a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to their individual needs.
Contact our office in Atlanta, Georgia today to learn more about breast enhancement procedures such as breast lift or breast reduction.
Southern Plastic Surgery
David M. Whiteman, M.D., F.R.C.S.(c)
3855 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite 370
Duluth, Georgia 30096
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Phone: 770.622.9100