Possible to Replace Breast Implants and Revise the Original Scar at the Same Time?

asked 1 year ago by busybusybusy
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: revision, scar

hi, I have 20 year old transaxillary silicone breast implants which have been very good. After 4 breast fed kids, I would like a revision with an increase in size. My initial scars are the worst ones I've ever seen and I was wondering if it is possible to redo, tranaxillary endoscopic silicones through the original incision site with scar revision therefore providing 2 solutions through one proceedure..an ideal situation...is there other solution are there for minimising scarring-not TUBA! thanks

3 answers to Possible to Replace Breast Implants and Revise the Original Scar at the Same Time?

Possible to Replace Breast Implants and Revise the Original Scar at the Same Time?

I am surprised you have no sagging at this point in time. However the answer is yes, scar revisions and implant removal/replacement can be performed simultaneously/.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Transaxillary revision

I would not advise you to have a revision breast augmentation throught the transaxillary incision. Other approaches give better exposure if there are capsule issues, bleeding , etc..

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Revising transaxillary implants

While it is possible to revise through the transaxillary approach, it is not easy. If you have ptosis or any sagging that requires lifting the nipple, you will need an incision around the areola and should consider a periareolar approach. If you only are looking to increase in size, then it would all depend on the surgeon and his confidence in achieving the resukt you want.

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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Possible to Replace Breast Implants and Revise the Original Scar at the Same Time?