breast revision 2

A 28-year-old resident of Tiburon, California who presents to the San Francisco office at Union Square for evaluation for breast revision surgery. She initially underwent bilateral breast augmentation with 275cc normal saline implants. She developed mal-position and high riding implants bilaterally, and presented for replacement of her implants with a larger size and to improve the breast implant position. She underwent implant removal and replacement with 350cc normal saline high-profile Mentor breast implants. The breast pocket was also lowered. The photographs are seen approximately 8 months after surgery. Her procedure was performed at Dr. Delgado’s private surgical facility, Marin Cosmetic Surgery Center in Novato, Marin County, California

San Francisco, California-Most women who have breast implants from a breast augmentation, breast lift or breast reduction surgery, will most likely need to have breast revision surgery at least once in her lifetime. There are several different reasons for a revision, including; capsular contracture, bottoming out, double bubble, rupture, deflation, or the desire to change type of implant or size. In many cases, women need to find a new surgeon, due to the fact that their original surgeon may have; retired, or the patient was dissatisfied with her care, or perhaps she has moved out of the area.

It is imperative that the woman selects her surgeon carefully so that she can reduce the likelihood of additional revisional surgeries. The internet is a good starting point with a lot of information on plastic surgeons in their area. In looking at a surgeon’s website, look at the information on the surgeon to see what type of training he/she has had.

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is one of the most prestigious plastic surgery societies in the United States. According to ASAPS, state laws allows licensed physicians to call themselves “cosmetic surgeons” or “plastic surgeons” even though they have not had any specialized training in plastic surgery. They may have had their formal training in another specialty, but many times it may have been in a non-surgical specialty.  That is why it is important to make sure that your surgeon is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery.
A surgeon that is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery means they have had at least 5 years of surgical training including a residency in plastic surgery after obtaining their medical degree. They are required to pass comprehensive written, and oral exams in plastic surgery to be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS).

Next look to see if the surgeon has any complaints filed against him or her with their states medical board. This information is available online.

It is suggested that a woman has 2 or 3 consultations with surgeons that have met the above criteria to find one that understands her goals and makes her feel comfortable At the time of the consultation, ask many questions about how the breast revision procedure is to be done and how many breast revision surgeries are performed each year. Look at before and after pictures of patients with similar complications and ask if you can speak to 1 or 2 patients that have had the surgery.
If your breast revision is simple or complicated, you want an experienced top plastic cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Delgado has done hundreds of complicated breast revision surgeries with beautiful results. Call now if you have questions or wish to schedule a consultation at (415) 898-4161 or email.