Correction of implant deflation refers to a breast augmentation revision used to remove and replace a deflated breast implant. However, each implant deflation case must be examined carefully and treated independently.
In this patient’s case, she demonstrated left implant deflation and right breast capsular contracture before photos. Additionally, since she had saline implants, the deflation was immediately noticeable due to the absorption of the saline fluid within the implant. Since her breast mound deflated within one week, she immediately searched for a physician to correct her implant deflation.
Correction of implant deflation consultation
During your breast augmentation revision consultation, you will have the opportunity to pick your new implant size. To achieve total breast harmony, both the deflated implant and the intact implant must be exchanged. In this case, she wanted to go even bigger than her original implants. A highly trained correction of implant deflation, a breast surgeon will take detailed measurements of your breasts throughout your consultation.
Furthermore, having a full stock of saline and silicone implants to feel and see physically is crucial to successfully choose your desired implant style and size during your consultation. Finally, patients must be aware of the fact that the implants will end up looking about 5% smaller when they are placed inside the breast.
Simultaneous Capsular Contracture and Implant Deflation
When implant deflation is accompanied by capsular contraction, such as in our patient here, a capsulectomy must be performed in addition to the breast implant replacement. Replacement of the implant deflation and the intact implant and treating the capsular contracture are necessary to achieve breast harmony and symmetry.
When performed appropriately, the correction of implant deflation with a breast augmentation revision and capsulectomy will transform your breast appearance into something you can be proud of! If you are like our 44-year-old female patient shown here, please schedule a virtual or in-person consultation with one of our breast augmentation revision specialists.
This 44 year old, female is following bilateral breast augmentation revision to provide her appropriate implant deflation replacement and capsulectomy to achieve breast symmetry.