I had a breast augmentation 10 years ago with silicone implants but would like to change them with larger saline implants. Can you tell me what kind of procedure that involves?
Replacing breast implants can be a difficult procedure. If there is “capsular contracture,”where the tissue around the implant hardens, excision of the capsule is often required. Sometimes a different incision than your initial surgery—underarm, periareolar(nipple) or inframmary (below the breast) incision—is needed. If you have chronic inflammationof the tissue around the implants, the new implants may need to be placed in a different place (below or above the muscle). In Japan, patients can choose to have alternative implants such as cohesive gel or hydrogel. Coesive gel implants are usually manufactured in France and have a thick silicon gel inside that will not bleed if punctured. The hydrogel implants are made in Germany and consist of hyaluronic acid.
