Saline Implant Rupture
Breast enlargement surgery is one of the most sought-after plastic surgery treatments worldwide. It's a great way to enhance your figure and emphasize your curves. After getting breast implants, some patients do experience a complication known as breast implant rupture. It's of the utmost importance that patients who experience a leak or rupture of their breast implants contact a New Orleans plastic surgeon as soon as it's reasonably possible. This will allow the situation to be addressed in a timely manner.
Causes of Saline Implant Rupture
The most common causes of New Orleans saline implant rupture are injuries to the breasts or the chest. This could be in the form of impacts or punctures. People have been known to experience ruptured breast implants following hard falls, as a result of traffic collisions, and playing full contact sports.
Signs of Saline Implant Rupture
When you experience a saline implant rupture, you will notice changes in the size and shape of the affected breast. The breast may appear asymmetrical compared to the other breast, or there may be a noticeable lack of volume.
It should be noted that this change in breast size is much quicker and easier to notice with saline breast implants. The loss of volume following a silicone implant rupture occurs much more gradually given the nature of the silicone gel.
What to Do In the Event of an Implant Rupture
In the event of a breast implant rupture, do not panic. If you have been seriously injured and that injury has resulted in a ruptured breast implant, seek immediate medical attention. If you are not seriously injured but notice signs of a ruptured breast implant, contact your plastic surgeon right away to undergo the necessary revision treatment. The sooner you are able to get the matter addressed, the better.
About Breast Implant Revision
A breast implant revision is a secondary cosmetic breast surgery in which the ruptured breast implant is removed and replaced.
How Breast Implant Revision is Performed
Generally breast revision is performed by using the same incision sites as the first breast augmentation surgery. Once the ruptured breast implant is removed, a new breast implant is placed. It is also possible to perform breast implant revision through fat transfer techniques. This will involve the removal of the ruptured implant and the use of fat injections to increase breast volume.
The Best Option for Your Needs
When you meet with a plastic surgeon serving New Orleans, all of your options for effective care will be discussed. Some patients may be better served by getting new breast implants while others may be better served through fat transfer treatment. A full assessment of the situation will be performed and we will be sure to act in your best interests.
Learn More About Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
For more information about breast implant revision and all of your options for effective aesthetic enhancement, be sure to contact our cosmetic plastic surgery center serving New Orleans today. The entire team here at our practice looks forward to meeting you in person and discussing all options for treatment in greater detail.
