Breast Implant Revision in Chelmsford

Do you think the appearance of your breasts could be improved? Do you want to increase the size of your implants? Or have you decided you would prefer them to be a bit smaller? Would you like a different shape? Breast implant revision in Chelmsford with Dr. Dave Lee could be the solution. Dr. Lee can help you achieve the look you want.

• Another form of displacement is referred to as bottoming out. In this case, the implant drops below the crease. You may notice the nipples point upward, or there may be more distance between the nipples and the crease of the breast. Occasionally the natural tissue of the breast will become separated from the implant, causing the natural breast to fall in an unnatural way. This is known as the waterfall deformity. Rippling is also an issue that can be fixed with breast implant revision. This problem may be caused by insufficient breast tissue resulting in the implant being closer to the skin.
• Breast revision is advised when the implant leaks or ruptures. Ruptures can happen due to the aging of the implant, trauma to the breast, or other factors. When saline implants rupture, the effect is noticeable since the implant will deflate as the saltwater leaks and is absorbed by the body. Silicone implant ruptures are not as obvious since the gel leaks slowly. This gel is not absorbed by the body. There may be no symptoms, or the leak or rupture may cause shape and size changes in the breast, increasing pain, firmness, and swelling. This may cause capsular contracture.

That capsule helps to keep the implant in place. However, some patients experience breast pain and misshapen breasts because of the tightening of the scar tissue. Surgical intervention may be needed to correct this problem. Dave Lee, MD, is a skilled and extensively trained plastic surgeon who can assess your situation and your goals and then determine the need for revision and the best course of treatment.

• Following the surgery, you will be monitored and will receive detailed after-care instructions. You may need drains, small tubes placed under the skin temporarily to drain excess fluids. Your breasts will be wrapped, and you may need to wear a support bra to reduce swelling. You will then be released to go home.
• Dr. Lee will discuss how long your recovery period is expected to take. Your recovery time will probably be similar to what you experienced when you had your original breast augmentation surgery. You may have some discomfort, stiffness, swelling, and bruising. These effects should last only a few days and sometimes up to a couple of weeks.

• Wanting to increase or decrease the breast size after augmentation is also a good reason for the procedure. You should be in good health, be a nonsmoker, and have a realistic view of what revision can do for the shape, size, and symmetry of your breasts.
• We require that any patient interested in receiving treatment from our renowned Chelmsford breast implant revision expert, Dr. Dave Lee, have a consultation prior to surgery. Consultation with Dave Lee, MD, will ensure that the optimum surgical solution is determined.

Dave Lee, MD, has received extensive and specialized training in the field of breast implant augmentation and revision. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery® (ABPS). He has an artistic sensibility along with superior surgical skill, ensuring that if you need breast implant revision In Chelmsford, you will receive quality care from Dr. Lee.