Breast revision surgery is typically performed as a breast implant replacement surgery, or in some cases, as a breast implant removal surgery. At the time of initial consultation, the surgeon will discuss the revision techniques and implant options, and help the patient make the right decisions.

The surgeon may make use of breast revision cosmetic surgery before and after photographs during the pre-op consultation. Dr. Landon D. McLain is an experienced cosmetic surgeon providing breast revision surgery to patients in Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Scottsboro, Cullman, Athens, Alabama, and surrounding communities and neighborhoods in this section of the southeast.

What are Breast Revision Before and After Images?

Before and after images in case of a breast revision surgery refer to a set of pictures belonging to an earlier patient who has undergone the same procedure with a satisfactory outcome. The pictures are taken prior to the surgery and after the surgery at a time when the post-operative swelling and bruising has completely subsided and full results of the procedure are visible.

The cosmetic surgeon will take care to ensure that these pictures are obtained with the consent of the patient and presented discreetly before new patients. The patient’s identity may be kept confidential as per the standard protocol. The only goal of the surgeon in this exercise is to explain the potential effectiveness of breast revision surgery to new patients.

The surgeon will use these photos as a visual tool to explain to the patients about what the surgery can or cannot do for them. This allows a new patient to make an informed choice about the procedure. Dr. Landon receives patients from Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Scottsboro, Cullman, Athens Alabama, and other towns and cities in this part of the Heart of Dixie which is flying high and performing well for breast revision surgery.

Advantages

A candidate for breast revision surgery may only have a limited understanding about how the surgery will impact her breast appearance, and whether any additional scarring, asymmetry, or other concerns may occur. While most patients will choose implant replacement, a few may opt for implant removal surgery.

In some cases, the breast revision surgery may have to be performed in conjunction with breast lift to achieve the desired effects. In each situation, the patient will be better placed to make the right decisions when she has access to breast revision surgery before and after photos.

Realistic Expectations

One of the priorities of a surgeon during a cosmetic surgery procedure is to ensure that the patient has clear aesthetic goals, positive frame of mind and realistic expectations. With the help of breast revision before and after photos, the surgeon can ensure that the patient has a fair idea of what to expect and what not to expect from the surgery. This minimizes the risk of any potential disappointments occurring at a later stage for the patient.

Photos on the Website

The surgeon may choose to provide breast revision before and after pictures on their practice website which Dr. Landon does with precision. New patients can conveniently access the pictures online even before they make up their mind to visit the surgeon’s office for a personal consultation.

The real game changer here is digital technology. This type of technological innovation has enhanced plastic surgery to a level it has never been at before. Now this industry is not the only industry to embrace digital technology but it has nonetheless. Based on this, patients are more informed than ever.

So the patient has as much information as they could almost hope for without occupying any more of the surgeon’s time or their staff. Now any patient can gather sufficient information without notifying a soul. A patient can determine whether or not this surgery is for them without making one phone call.

If a patient is convinced this is what they want to do they can do so with less anxiety since these amazing pictures have provided the patient with so much salient information and combine that with the cordial explanation and demeanor of Dr. Landon which has happened countless times before. So what does this mean? It means a positive relationship has been formed and another successful surgery, which is basically pretty routine, is in the making.

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 plastic surgery usually refers to a secondary breast augmentation procedure aimed at correcting the complications that may have occurred after the primary breast implant surgery. The revision procedure may involve removal or replacement of breast implants.

Breast revision may also be performed as a secondary implant-based breast reconstruction surgery. Some women may want breast revision just to change the implant size or shape for cosmetic considerations, even when the original implants are working well.

During the initial consultation, the surgeon will determine the patient’s candidacy for breast revision surgery. The implant replacement surgery is often simpler than implant removal in case of breast revision.

The accomplished and terrific Dr. Landon McLain of McLain Surgical Arts provides breast revision surgery to patients in Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Scottsboro, Cullman, Athens, Alabama, and surrounding communities in The Heart of Dixie.

Implant Replacement

If breast revision becomes necessary following a capsular contracture, causing the implants to lose their shape, position or become damaged, hardened or rippled, a woman may consider implant replacement. In rare cases, implant failure may occur quickly after the primary implant surgery.  

Breast implant replacement surgery will not be very different from the primary breast augmentation. The surgeon’s first goal will be to utilize the old incision lines to remove the damaged implants and replace them with new ones. This will minimize the chances of any new scars. But in a situation where the patient wants to choose different size or shape of implants, new incisions may have to be placed to customize breast implant pockets.

Breast implant replacement may be performed along with breast lift in some cases to create ideal outcomes. Such a combination is more appropriate if the patient has used primary implants for many years and aging effects have gradually resulted in sagging breasts.

Implant Removal vs. Replacement

Compared to implant removal, implant replacement surgery is less complicated and has a reduced risk of bleeding and infection. But implant removal may be a preferred option if the patient is suffering from pain symptoms, arthritis or another autoimmune disease.

The focused and innovative Dr. McLain receives patients from Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Scottsboro, Cullman, Athens, Alabama, and other suburbs and communities in this part of the fantastic and economically growing state of Alabama for breast implant revision surgery.

Recovery

If the scar tissue is removed along with the breast implant in a breast revision surgery, the post-surgical discomfort may be slightly higher. In simple cases of implant replacement, the recovery will be quicker and easier than the primary breast augmentation.

Most patients will be able to resume their regular activities in about a week to 10 days. Breasts are likely to remain sore for a few days after replacement, similar to what the patient experienced following the original breast augmentation. The surgeon may prescribe mild pain medications in the first week.

Breast Lift along with Breast Revision

If the original implants are large sized, and are eventually replaced with smaller implants, it can create a sagging appearance. A skilled and respectable surgeon will ensure that breasts remain as attractive as before, and may recommend a combination of breast revision and breast lift in such cases.

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.