Breast Implant Rupture

A breast implant rupture can be corrected with breast implant revision surgery to remove or replace your implant. If your saline implants have deflated or if an X-ray, ultrasound, or MRI shows that your silicone implant has a leak, consider breast revision surgery.

Breast Implant Rupture Surgery Details

Before your breast implant rupture surgery, Dr. Cho or Dr. Climov will meet with you to learn about your goals while also getting to know you and your lifestyle. They will perform a medical evaluation and may ask you to adjust your current medications and stop smoking for several weeks before the procedure. You should avoid taking aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as herbal supplements that can increase bleeding. If your procedure is scheduled to be performed on an outpatient basis, make sure that you arrange for someone to drive you home and stay with you on the night of your surgery.

Average Cost: $5,100 to $11,700
Typical Recovery Period: Six Weeks
Discomfort Level: Relatively Mild
Anesthesia Options: Local, General, or IV Sedation

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The Importance of Breast Implant Rupture Surgery

While complications with breast implants are never pleasant, the truth is that they do sometimes occur. If you suspect that your breast implant has ruptured, we recommend reaching out to Dr. Young Cho or Dr. Mihail Climov immediately and scheduling a consultation. In some cases, the outer shell of the implant can break down, causing the silicone to leak and the scar tissue around the implant to harden. When this happens, it is important to remove the implants as quickly as possible.

Dr. Cho and Dr. Climov remove silicone material from implant leaks with a high level of expertise, restoring your peace of mind and ensuring your quality of life. Even if your breast implants have not ruptured, you should have them evaluated every few years. Dr. Cho and Dr. Climov use ultrasound at the practice to confirm the integrity of implants for their patients.

The Benefits of Implant Replacement

When implant rupture occurs, implant replacement is important not only for your safety but also for restoring your appearance, your sense of body confidence, and your overall peace of mind. Some additional benefits of this procedure include:

If you remove your breast implants without replacing them, you need not fear ruptures that result in the removal of breast tissue.
You may find that you have a wider choice of clothing that fits well.
You will not have the expense of MRIs or ultrasounds to check for ruptures.

Exploring Complementary Procedures During Your Breast Implant Rupture Consultation

When you visit Dr. Cho or Dr. Climov for your consultation, they'll work with you to explore the various ways that we can create truly comprehensive results. In addition to restoring your breast implants, we can offer you a number of methods by which you can create a more integrated surgical outcome.

Your implant replacement can be combined with a breast lift, to create impressive and comprehensive rejuvenation results.
Fat grafting can be used to create a more attractive and subtle transition from the chest to the breasts.
The tummy tuck can help you tighten and tone your abdomen.
Other body contouring procedures offered in our medspa can help you address additional problem areas.
Morpheus8 is an ideal method for tissue remodeling and collagen induction.

Your Breast Implant Rupture Surgery

You will receive intravenous sedation or general anesthesia before your breast implant rupture surgery. Dr. Cho or Dr. Climov will remove and possibly replace your breast implants using the best combination of techniques for your situation. They may place drains to collect excess blood or fluid, they will then close the incisions. You’ll be given detailed information about the specifics of your procedure during your preoperative consultation.

During the surgery itself, Dr. Cho or Dr. Climov will place an incision along the lower fold of your breast or around or below the areola, according to your surgical plan. Once the work is complete, Dr. Cho or Dr. Climov will carefully close your incision, and you’ll be able to spend some time resting and recovering in our comfortable surgery center before you return home.

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Recovery after Breast Implant Rupture Surgery

We’ll give you detailed aftercare instructions that will help you care for your surgical site after the procedure, including emptying and resetting drains if you have them. You will also learn when you will be allowed to bathe or shower and resume normal activities and can plan on returning to work in seven to 10 days. The majority of your swelling will subside within a month’s time. If you have new implants, it can take a few weeks or months for them to settle into their final position.

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Are there risks involved with this procedure?

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You may have sagging and loose skin when the implant is removed.
You will have scarring at the incision site.
You may have a loss of feeling in the nipples.
There is a risk of anesthesia complications.

Are there risks involved with this procedure?

There are some risks to look out for after your breast implant rupture surgery. You will have the usual risks of surgery, such as anesthesia risks, bleeding, hematoma, seroma, and infection. You may also have scarring and numbness in the nipple and areola.

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Dr. Young Cho A Breast Implant Rupture Expert

Visiting Dr. Young Cho, MD, FACS at Integrated Aesthetics gives you the unique opportunity to work with an expert practitioner who offers his clients more than 20 years of experience and an extensive level of technical training. Dr. Cho will work closely with you to help you explore various treatment options, fully educating you about the ways in which each one can create your ideal figure and leave you with an enhanced sense of confidence.

To learn more about what Dr. Cho and the team here at Integrated Aesthetics can do for you, reach out to us at The Woodlands or Spring, TX locations and speak with a member of our team to get your initial consultation set up today.

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Breast Implant Rupture

Breast Implant Rupture Surgery Details

The Importance of Breast Implant Rupture Surgery

The Benefits of Implant Replacement

Exploring Complementary Procedures During Your Breast Implant Rupture Consultation

Your Breast Implant Rupture Surgery

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Recovery after Breast Implant Rupture Surgery

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Dr. Young Cho A Breast Implant Rupture Expert

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