If you need a revision for the 3rd time and already used the same silicone breast implant the 2nd time for revision that failed, is it wise to use the same implant a third time?or get new implants.
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Answer: 5 reasons to swap out your implant devices.
Unfortuately, it is unlikely at this point in time that you will regain any more sensation. I have a had a few patients who report improved sensation from a second procedure but that is exceedingly rare.
That is sometimes the problem with going overseas for surgery. Did you know the...
I believe you are a candidate for breast revision surgery. My recommendation would be to tighten your inferior pole skin envelope through your old incision and suture your implant capsule on the outer and lower portion of the breast to reposition your implant.
Breast Revision does...
As others have stated, you still have some softening, settling, and swelling reduction to occur over the next several months. But even if you are convinced that NOW is the time to re-operate, there are a couple of things to consider:
First, your scar has not...
