Yes, implant size can be changed during replacement.
Breast implant revision surgery in the eyes of patients is often considered just one of the maintenance necessities shall be thought of as retreading the tires of your car. However, you must see this operation as a valuable occasion to reassess your beauty goals. After breast augmentation, it is natural that your body, lifestyle and tastes will have changed. The size that was good for you in your twenties will most probably not fit with your body or comfort in your forties. At Lin Europe Clinic, we would love to see you looking at implant renewal not only as a repair but also as an opportunity to beautify and modernize your figure.
Yes, changing the size of implants when you replace them is perfectly possible. In fact, most of the ladies opting for revision surgery would want to switch the volume of their devices. It could be a doubling of the amount of milk to bring volumes back if you have breastfed or a reduction in the size to relieve back pain. The operation can be adjusted to your present requirements. We are your source for professional guidance in the path of your anatomy as well as the surgical opportunities of this second transformation.
It Should Be Noted That If You Are Adding a Size
If you want to replace your implants with a bigger size, the cover of your existing tissue is the most important factor that has to be evaluated in this case. You are already aware how your skin and muscles stretch when you put on weight. It means that you should not be surprised to learn how your skin can be stretched even more if you get the bigger size in implants. A mistake could be that the skin layer in general is indeed stretched so thin over a long period of time that it can break easily through the development of stretch marks.
PS: An increase in the cross-section of your breast that is based only on the use of larger implants is something that should be avoided at all costs.
The process of implantation involves the creation of a pocket. Hence, when the size of your implants is changed through the increase of the volume, this technique is usually accompanied by a modification of the internal pocket. If the surgeon performs a capsulotomy, it means he is going to cut and release the existing scar tissue capsule to make more space. This release allows the larger implant to sit naturally without being squeezed. You should be aware that bigger implants can increase the risk of sagging of the breast tissues which is caused by gravity.
Downsizing: Towards More Natural Proportions
More often than not, patients who have undergone implant exchange tend to be those who want to make smaller their breast sizes. Imagine a scenario where the size of your breasts is too big not to be hung on a hanger. You may experience back pain or discomfort from the straps on your bra, which may cause the grooving of your shoulders, or it may even be challenging for you to carry out the exercises. By means of a reduction of the breast size, you can find the solution to the problems you have at the moment, and the result of the reduction would be more comfortable for you to do most of the activities you enjoy.
Nonetheless, going to a smaller implant would bring about the problem of excess skin. Picture the situation when you have taken out the big pillow from the pillowcase, and the fabric is loose and wrinkled. Just changing the large implant for a small one, your breasts could end up looking empty or droopy. For this reason, there should be no doubt that a breast lift or mastopexy is almost always necessary at the same time with a reduction of the breast size. This extra surgery results in a shape of the breasts that is more firm and more youthful.
Variants of Implant Types and Profiles
Upgrade the technology you have within your body when doing a revision surgery. At the moment, you may have saline implants, which give the feeling of being stiff or looking with ripples. However, by changing these with modern cohesive gel (gummy bear) silicone implants, you will get to enjoy that soft and natural feeling. Also, you have the freedom to alter the profile of the implant. Having a high profile (projecting forward) changed to a moderate profile can facilitate the creation of a wider, softer appearance, or the other way around.
Our team also tackles changes in position during surgery. Should your implants “bottom out” (slip too low) or migrate laterally (toward the armpit), we not only reposition them but also repair and reinforce the pocket to ensure the new implants maintain the right position. By using internal sutures, we essentially provide the pocket walls with an additional support, which can be likened to an “internal bra“. This structural repair is even more necessary than the size change to achieve an aesthetically pleasing outcome.
Revision Surgery is Followed by Different Recovery Periods
Probably you will be pleasantly surprised to find the recovery period for an implant exchange even shorter than the one for your primary augmentation. As a matter of fact, because the pocket already exists and the muscle has already been stretched, the acute tension and “iron bra” sensation are typically less intense. Patients often require less pain medication and return to light daily activities sooner than they did after their first surgery.
On the other hand, if your operation involves the addition of a breast lift or the extensive repair of the pocket, you should expect that your recovery time will be longer and more demanding. The extra incisions that are necessary for the removal of the skin will require time for the healing process, and it is possible that you will have more superficial swelling. We tailor the recovery schedule to the complexity of your specific revision and provide it to you. Your new pocket will heal properly around your new implants if you follow the instructions.
Breast Implant Revision in Turkey
You select Lin Europe Clinic for your breast implant revision in Turkey to be able to access the top level of surgical expertise and precision that is absolutely prerequisite for secondary surgeries. The surgeons working with us in Istanbul are those who have made their careers in complex breast revision surgery, as they possess the technical skills necessary for adjusting the pockets, removing scar tissues, and reshaping the breast mound effectively. 3D imaging technology is what we use to let you have a look at what different sizes might look like on your body so that you are not just guessing but basing your choice on the simulation that is accurate.”
In your patient journey through the City of Istanbul, we place a great emphasis on all-round care and comfort. We are well aware that the revision operation can open up a whole range of feelings and, therefore, in conformity with your needs, we offer a very high VIP Transfers and luxury accommodation. Our Medical Staff provides you with full aftercare support, closely monitoring your healing so that your second journey is smoother and even more satisfying than your first. We at Lin Europe Clinic are the ones who make it possible for you to move on to the next level of being confident with your body.
Frequently Asked Questions About Changing Implant Size
Of course, going bigger is an option if the elasticity of your skin and the chest tissue are capable of supporting the additional weight. Your doctor will reposition the pocket inside your body to fit the new implant volume.
If you go smaller you will probably have to get a lift to take the excess skin out. A lift will keep the breast from looking deflated or saggy once the volume has been reduced.
As a rule, recovery is much easier than the initial surgery unless you are also having a lift. Since the muscle is already stretched there is usually less pain and tightness.
Certainly, a revision is the ideal time to move from saline to silicone. Silicone implants nowadays give a more natural feeling and the rippling is less visible.
Changing the size might be a bit more expensive if it involves performing complicated pocket work or a lift. The cost depends on the exact Surgical techniques that are necessary for your goal.
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