Youth is Never Wasted
When
you’re 23, you may have some very specific reasons for undergoing a breast
augmentation, and some of them might include an additional amount of
boldness or boundless youthful energy. Some younger women seeking breast
augmentation decide to go much bigger—often substantially larger than an
average enhanced breast. There’s a youthful aesthetic that many young women are
trying to achieve, which almost seems to say, “I have implants and I’m proud of
them.” This is the perfect look for a particular mindset around a specific age
if it can help an individual reach their goals.
With Age Comes Wisdom
But
breast augmentation is popular among a broad spectrum of ages. And what we find
is that the 40-year-old woman who comes in wanting a breast augmentation does
not have the same goals as the 23-year-old woman. Often, the older woman comes
into the office looking for natural-looking implants. Often, this will be
coupled with a breast lift. In other words, the 40 year old comes in looking
for the best natural breasts they could have had when they were 23.
The Times, They Are a-Changing
Certainly,
some of this can be chalked up to the changes that take place in our lives over
our 20’s, 30’s, and even 40’s and 50’s. “Life is a journey and we are all at
different points on that journey. What is indeed important today, may not have
the same significance ten years from now,” said Dr. John McFate, owner and
surgeon at Precision Plastic Surgery.
It’s not surprising that, at different points in our lives, we want different
things. But one thing that won’t change is your implant—it will be the same
size for the duration of its lifespan. So how do you reconcile the implants you
received in your 20’s to now meet your aesthetic goals and their effect on your
life in your 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s?
A New Look for a New Age
It
turns out the solution is relatively simple, given you’re a candidate and
willing to have additional surgery. The procedure is called breast implant
revision surgery, and it involves exchanging one set of implants for another,
ideally which better suit your new desires and lifestyle. Sometimes, this means
taking out a larger set of implants and replacing them with a smaller size or
type. Sometimes it’s the opposite. Our Austin breast revision patients have
come to expect that once they leave Precision Plastic Surgery, they’ll be
thrilled with their new look.
There
are some additional challenges that exist with an implant exchange. After an
augmentation, scar tissue or capsule forms around the implant. Around 10% of
the time, the capsule can develop different levels of firmness. The capsule,
which defines the implant pocket, most likely would need to also be addressed
at the time of implant exchange. Similarly, if a woman decreases the size of
her implants, the skin envelope may need to be addressed. An implant,
especially a large size (>400mL), will stretch out and thin the overlying
skin and soft tissue. When the size of the implant is reduced, the excess skin
may need revision to optimize the aesthetic result. Think of how the right size
foot looks in an appropriate fitting sock to visualize this dilemma.
“There
are additional challenges to breast revision surgery,” said Dr. McFate. “The
breast changes over time from the implants, aging, weight changes, and
pregnancy. It’s not always as simple to just exchange one set of implants for
another. The overlying skin envelope and prior capsule formation require
attention in order to deliver the most aesthetically pleasing breast as
possible.”
Less Common Issues
More
uncommonly, this procedure must be performed when an implant ruptures. With a
saline rupture, you’ll notice right away. Silicone implants, on the other hand,
are designed to make ruptures virtually unnoticeable, so you should replace
them if you notice symptoms or discomfort, request a size change, or have other
concerns.
Less Stress
The
operation at times can provide slightly less stress on the body than the
original breast augmentation procedure for a couple of reasons. The breast has
in a sense become better vascularized from the prior surgery which means
healing can be easier. Your previous scars may be utilized at the time of your
revision surgery, but there may be additional incisions required depending on
the need for a concomitant mastopexy (breast lift) to address the skin
envelope..
Make Yourself Happy
Whatever
your age, and whatever your desired results, the point of breast augmentation
is to make you happy, to improve your quality of life. And based on many
surveys of patients who have undergone the procedure, it largely works—it
provides new freedoms in life that may not have been obtainable before. But as
your definition of what that means changes over the years, you always have the
option to go back and revisit your results. Remember, Where ever you are in
life, we can help you look your best.
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