Is Breast Implant Removal or Replacement Right for You?

Women seek breast augmentation for a variety of personal reasons.  Women also seek breast implant removal or replacement for number of reasons.   Some women note dissatisfaction with breast changes that have occurred following pregnancy, menopause, general aging or weight loss, and may desire a different breast size or shape.  Other common reasons for revision may include formation of capsular contracture, implant rupture, or desire for a different type of implant material than what was originally placed.  

You have many options including removing the implants altogether, downsizing or upsizing your implants, or exchanging implants from saline to silicone.  These options may also be performed with or without a concurrent breast lifting procedure.   

A thorough breast examination and consultation with Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, David S. Motoki, M.D.  is the first step towards deciding what option is best for you!

Are You a Good Candidate for Breast Revision Surgery?

Breast revision surgery is ideal for women who want to improve the results of previous cosmetic breast surgery. The revision can change the size or shape of the implants and address any problems with your prior breast augmentation. The goal of this procedure is to restore and remake the breasts for a more satisfied you.

Why consider breast revision:

Size: One of the most common reasons to consider breast revision is to adjust the size of the breasts, whether your primary breast augmentation is too small or too big.

Deflation or Leakage: It is possible for saline implants to deflate or silicone implants to develop a shell leak. Deflated or leaking implants should be replaced.

Scar tissue: Excessive scar tissue may cause the implants to feel hard or can cause discomfort. Scar tissue can be removed to make the breasts feel more natural.

Loose skin: Loose breast skin can cause the breasts to sag in appearance. A breast lift can help your breasts look more youthful.  

Visible or palpable rippling of the implant:  Women who notice rippling may elect to replace their implants with a more molecularity cohesive silicone gel implant.

Whatever the reason may be, schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. David Motoki to learn about your options and find out if breast revision surgery is right for you. 

Lift Those Sagging Breasts

There are many reasons for sagging breasts, also known as ptosis.  Weight loss, pregnancy, breastfeeding, age and gravity are just some of the reasons your breasts may be heading south.  While bras can fix the problem temporarily by adding some lift and shape, the best solution is a breast lift!  A breast lift procedure can improve the appearance of your breasts by elevating the breasts to a more pleasing position.  If the skin laxity is due in part to loss of breast tissue, a breast augmentation may also be indicated to give the breasts the fuller appearance you may desire.  These procedures can be done separately or at the same time.  By performing both operations at the same time, it will cost less than doing them separately, as well as only requiring one recovery from surgery.  There are different methods that can be used to correct sagging breasts, but this will be determined by the extent of the breast ptosis.  If you currently struggle with sagging breasts and are ready to make a change, contact Dr. Motoki at BodyByMotoki.com   to schedule a consultation and find out which plastic surgery procedures would provide you with perkier, shapelier breasts.   

Breast lifts can return perkiness and form

Are you considering breast augmentation?  You may also want to learn more about breast lift procedures.  Aging, changes in weight, and having kids can all cause breasts to lose perkiness and begin to sag.  A breast lift will improve the appearance of the breasts by elevating them and eliminating sagging.

If you are unhappy with how your breasts look, this might be the best choice for you.  Do you simply want to return your breasts to the perkiness they previously had?  Then a simple breast lift could be what you need.  This procedure will help decrease laxity in the breasts that has occurred over time.

Breast procedures often come with scarring.  A minor breast lift can be done while only leaving a small scar that encircles the nipple areola.  Sometimes the scar may go below the areola area depending on the severity of the procedure.

A breast lift is also a great option to combine with other procedures.  Breast lifts can be done at the same time as implants, which can make the results even better.  Not only will you be getting a larger, rounder breast but they will also be more perky and in a better position.  Combining these two procedures can also save money and time.

Is cosmetic surgery a safe way to get your pre-motherhood body back?

Becoming a mother can be one of the greatest accomplishments in a woman’s life, and the blessings of childbirth and breastfeeding are countless.  While the end result of pregnancy is awesome, one thing every woman can agree with is that saggy breasts and a flabby abdomen are outcomes of pregnancy that are not so great.

Stretching, sagging, and loss of shape are all words that can come to mind when looking in the mirror following pregnancy and it can be discouraging.  Just remember that you are not alone and many women face the same challenges.  A growing number of moms out there are now turning to mommy makeovers as a solution for restoring their body back to its pre-pregnancy state.

While giving the body time to normalize, and implementing diet and exercise can help, there comes a time when it may be obvious that cosmetic surgery is the only answer for feeling and looking normal again.  Mommy makeovers consist of a combination of surgical procedures including breast augmentation, breast lifts, liposuction, and abdominoplasty.

Depending on where your body has taken the biggest hit, you may choose to undergo just one or possibly multiple surgical procedures.  Undergoing surgical treatment may seem overwhelming at first, but keep in mind that many mothers out there have been through the same experience and a mommy makeover was the answer and may just be the answer for you as well.