Breast revision surgery can often be a more complicated procedure than the primary breast implant surgery. The preparation steps involved in breast revision will not be very different from the breast augmentation surgery. The surgeon will discuss these steps at the time of initial consultation.

Patients who are well-prepared for the surgery will typically go through reduced pre-surgery anxiety and will have a better chance of achieving safe and predictable results. McLain Surgical Arts, led by Dr. Landon McLain, provides breast revision surgery to patients in Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Scottsboro, Cullman, Athens, Alabama, and surrounding locations across the landscape.

 

Preparation Guidelines

The following guidelines will help a patient to prepare for breast revision surgery:

• Arrange to send the past health records directly from the doctor and the specialist to the surgeon’s office
• Make a list of all the medications, including prescription drugs, blood thinners, NSAIDs, herbal supplements and vitamins, that the patient may be currently using
• Get any medical tests or mammograms done as instructed by the surgeon
• If any prescription drugs need to be adjusted before the surgery, have the surgeon speak to the prescribing doctor
• Stop smoking for at least the period specified by the surgeon
• If any pressing tasks at home or office are pending, complete them before the surgery in order to have a stress-free recovery
• Arrange for a family member, friend or a caregiver to assist during the initial recovery phase, as required
• Someone responsible should be available to drive the patient back home after the surgery

The patient should be committed to following the surgeon’s instructions for preparation for the sake of her own safety.

 

Do’s and Don’ts

The staff at the surgeon’s office may provide a set of common instructions or do’s and don’ts as a part of the preparation for breast revision surgery. These may include:

• Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen and other blood thinners and NSAIDs for at least two weeks before surgery
• Refrain from taking vitamin E, vitamin C, homeopathic and herbal remedies as well as dietary supplements for two to four weeks before surgery
• On the day of the surgery, do not wear makeup, jewelry, body piercings or contact lenses to the surgery center
• Wear comfortable clothing and shoes on the day of the surgery. The top should button in the front as the procedure involves the upper part of the body.
• Do not consume alcohol for at least 48 hours before the surgery
• If breast revision is to be performed using general anesthesia, do not eat or drink for eight hours before the surgery
• If the patient is a diabetic, they should have their parameters checked on the morning of the surgery

Many patients experience mild pre-op stress and anxiety a day before the surgery. The surgeon may prescribe a calming medication to be taken the night before the surgery. The cordial and awesome Dr. Landon McLain receives patients from Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Scottsboro, Cullman, Athens, Alabama, and other communities and neighborhoods in the tremendous Cotton State for breast revision surgery.

McLain Surgical Arts is a leading cosmetic surgery practice headed by Dr. Landon D. McLain MD, DMD, FACS in Huntsville, AL. Dr. McLain is a double board certified cosmetic and oral & maxillofacial surgeon, offering a variety of procedures such as dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, facelift, Botox, and laser skin resurfacing. For more information or to schedule a consultation call 256.429.3411 or click here.

Now taking patients from Huntsville, Scottsboro, Decatur, Madison, Athens, Florence, Cullman, AL and surrounding areas.

Breast revision surgery is a major procedure, which must be preceded by a thorough pre-operative consultation. A good consultation will create the foundation for a successful surgery. During the consultation, the surgeon and the patient can come to a decision about the breast revision surgery technique that will be in the best interests of the patient.

A proactive involvement of the patient in the consultation process is important to ensure that an appropriate surgery plan is prepared that incorporates her personal goals and needs. The consultation will also provide an opportunity to the patient to ask questions and clear any concerns or doubts about the procedure as well as the surgeon’s practice.

Patients in Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Scottsboro, Cullman, Athens, Alabama, and other communities and neighborhoods in the golden and triumphant state of Alabama have an opportunity to receive breast revision surgery from Dr. Landon McLain of McLain Surgical Arts.

 

Determining Candidacy

The surgeon will review the patient’s previous health records and examine her current medical condition at the time of pre-operative consultation. They may also order specialized mammograms in a few cases.

The surgeon will like to ensure that the patient does not suffer from any underlying condition that could place her at risk during or after the breast revision surgery. The patient’s breast anatomy, skin type and skin elasticity in the breast area will also be evaluated.

 

Major Decisions

Breast revision surgery requires a few important decisions that will be taken during the consultation. These will include the decision about implant removal or implant replacement, whether it will include breast lift as an additional surgery, the selection of the new implants, the location of incisions, and the placement of implants above or below the pectoral muscle.

 

Removal or Replacement

Breast revision surgery may involve breast implant removal or replacement, depending on the patient’s needs. The surgeon will discuss the pros and cons of both options during the consultation with the patient. In a majority of cases, patients choose breast implant replacement. But sometimes for medical reasons or aesthetic preferences, the patient want only implant removal.

 

Implant Selection

In case of breast implant replacement surgery, the patient will have to choose the size and type of new implants. If the new implants are larger in size than the previous ones, the surgeon will have to create a new breast pocket to accommodate them. During the consultation, they will apprise the patient of the invasiveness of the procedure and the risks, downtime and discomfort that may be associated with it.

 

Combining with Breast Lift

Breast revision surgery may sometimes be performed in conjunction with breast lift. This is particularly common when the patient only wants breast removal surgery. During the consultation, the surgeon will evaluate the patient’s skin elasticity in the breast area to make the appropriate recommendation.

 

Pre- and Post-op Instructions

During the consultation, the patient will receive instructions about a few precautions to be taken during the pre- and post-surgical phases. The patient will also be required to avoid smoking for a few weeks as advised by the surgeon. The committed and outstanding Dr. Landon McLain receives patients from Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Scottsboro, Cullman, Athens, Alabama, and nearby areas for breast revision surgery.

McLain Surgical Arts is a leading cosmetic surgery practice headed by Dr. Landon D. McLain MD, DMD, FACS in Huntsville, AL. Dr. McLain is a double board certified cosmetic and oral & maxillofacial surgeon, offering a variety of procedures such as dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, facelift, Botox, and laser skin resurfacing. For more information or to schedule a consultation call 256.429.3411 or click here.

Now taking patients from Huntsville, Scottsboro, Decatur, Madison, Athens, Florence, Cullman, AL and surrounding areas.

Breast revision cosmetic surgery may be required in a situation where the patient needs to have her breast implants replaced or removed due to damage or change of her personal preferences. Breast revision surgery will have some risk of complications, just like any other surgical procedure.

Patients should know that breast revision can often be a more intricate procedure than the primary breast implant surgery. Experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr. Landon McLain of McLain Surgical Arts provides breast revision surgery to patients in Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Scottsboro, Cullman, Athens, Alabama, and other towns and suburbs in this part of the southeast.

 

Surgical Complications

During the initial consultation, the surgeon will discuss the potential risks and complications of breast revision surgery with the patient. The patient should be prepared to follow the surgeon’s pre- and post-op care instructions to minimize the risks. Key complications may include:

• Bacterial infection
• Adverse reaction to anesthesia
• Bleeding
• Unfavorable scarring
• Unsatisfactory aesthetic outcome

 

Breast Implant Removal Risks

Breast implant removal is usually a simpler procedure, but may have to be combined with breast lift to create desirable results. Major complications that a patient may experience in rare cases after breast implant removal include:

• Loss of sensation or altered sensation in the nipple area
• Bleeding
• Scarring

The breasts are not likely to look identical to what they did before breast implant surgery. Some deformity and sagging of the breast tissue may occur, particularly in case of large implants. In such case, a breast lift performed in conjunction with breast removal surgery can eliminate the unwanted aesthetic results.

In some cases, a patient may feel that her natural breasts after implant removal have become smaller than what she remembers about her original breasts. This could occur because of weight loss or hormonal changes that occurred when the patient had a primary breast implant surgery. Patients should have reasonable expectations from breast implant removal surgery to achieve satisfactory results.

 

Breast Implant Replacement Risks

Risks involved in the primary breast augmentation procedure are also usually involved in case of breast implant replacement. Rare complications may include:

• Implant rupture
• Implant rippling
• Shifting of implant from its position
• Capsular contracture
• Change in sensation of the breast

In case a woman has chosen larger sized implants for her breast revision procedure, she may experience additional discomfort as her body takes some time to adapt to the new implants. The procedure for placing larger sized implants than the original implants will also involve more invasive surgery.

The surgeon may have to create a new breast pocket to accommodate the larger sized implants. The placement position of the implants may also change. These can slightly increase the risk of complications.

A patient should clearly know that any breast revision surgery will carry some risk. Therefore, the ideal approach would be to get the breast implants replaced only when they present some complication, or when the woman wants to change the size of her breasts.

The judicious and caring Dr. Landon McLain receives patients from Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Scottsboro, Cullman, Athens, Alabama, and other cities and communities in the fine state of Alabama for breast revision surgery.

McLain Surgical Arts is a leading cosmetic surgery practice headed by Dr. Landon D. McLain MD, DMD, FACS in Huntsville, AL. Dr. McLain is a double board certified cosmetic and oral & maxillofacial surgeon, offering a variety of procedures such as dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, facelift, Botox, and laser skin resurfacing. For more information or to schedule a consultation call 256.429.3411 or click here.

Now taking patients from Huntsville, Scottsboro, Decatur, Madison, Athens, Florence, Cullman, AL and surrounding areas.