Breast Revision Baltimore, Maryland
Dr. Shermak has performed many breast implant revisions in Maryland, bringing long sought-after solutions to their most pressing issues and complications.
Dr. Shermak has performed many breast implant revisions in Maryland, bringing long sought-after solutions to their most pressing issues and complications.
With her consummate background, training and expertise in body sculpting, Dr. Shermak is uniquely qualified to deliver structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing results that overcome complex obstacles. Dr. Shermak is easy to talk to: she will listen to your concerns about prior breast surgery you have had and will offer options to improve on your results. Please read more about what to expect from the procedure below.
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Breast implant revision is surgery performed to refresh prior breast augmentation surgery. Over time, typically on the order of decades, silicone implants wear down, sometimes inciting scar tissue to develop around the implant which may become symptomatic. This is called capsular contracture. Saline implants over time have less of an issue with capsular contracture, and more of an issue with slow deflation leading to rippling, again on the order of decades.
Silicone implants became available 5 years ago for augmentation purposes, so some women desire to switch from saline to silicone. Whether implants were originally placed for cosmetic or for reconstructive purposes, over the course of decades, implants may require replacement. In other cases, surgical error may result in the need for improved secondary breast surgery. Patients may also simply change their mind about having implants and request a size adjustment or complete removal. Some women have poor placement of their implants or poor harmony of the implant with breast lift that may have been performed.
For revision surgery, the same scar may be used from the prior implant surgery to remove the existing implants and replace them with new ones, and Dr. Shermak will replace with saline or silicone breast implants depending on patient choice, in a broad size range. If the scars are related to a breast lift procedure, Dr. Shermak can use these scars to tighten or improve on the contour of the breasts. Some women decide to pursue a breast lift at the same time of implant revision. Dr. Shermak specializes in breast revision in Maryland. Check out Dr. Shermak, a Mentor Company preferred plastic surgeon, on its website “Love your Look” and on the Sientra website as well.
Good candidates for breast revision in Baltimore are women in good health, non-smokers, who have noted a change in feel or in appearance of their breast implants, who have never been comfortable with results from their implant surgery, or who have been diagnosed with implant rupture from a breast imaging study.
At consultation Dr. Shermak will discuss with you options for treatment, largely depending on your goals. While some women choose to remove their implants altogether, others opt for replacement, and maybe a switch to a different style or size of implant.
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When necessary, the doctor may have to perform narrowing of the breast pocket with suture techniques or with biomedical products such as alloderm or strattice. This helps shape the breast more optimally and guard against future episodes of capsular contracture.
Surgery is performed as an outpatient. One may experience temporary discomfort, swelling, or numbness. If the breast implants caused symptoms prior to surgery, many women share that they actually feel more comfortable immediately after surgery. Most women resume regular low impact activity within a week and drive within 10 days. Heavy exercise and lifting are discouraged for a month.
Dr. Shermak may be able to perform surgery under local anesthesia that takes about an hour. This is best performed in women with saline implants who desire removal only. Patients do amazingly well with this procedure. The way you look and feel directly affects your self-confidence. In addition to performing breast revision patients, Dr. Shermak performs abdominoplasty, body lift surgery, fat grafting, and facial plastic surgery.
Breast implants settle and may wear down over time. More importantly, the body changes over the years, which may result in a need for a breast revision in Maryland. The best thing to do is consult a Board-certified plastic surgeon such as Dr. Michele Shermak, who has years of education and experience on the subject of breast surgery. Read more about this on our blog: It may be Time to get your Implants Checked.
Dr. Shermak offers several trusted financing options to make your procedure more affordable. Here are the top choices:
During your consultation, our team will help you choose the best option based on your goals and budget. Learn more about financing.
We invite you to call Dr. Shermak’s Baltimore plastic surgery office to schedule your personal, comprehensive consultation today regarding breast implant revision in Maryland.
During this session, Dr. Shermak will examine your breasts, review your medical records and previous surgeries, jot down any current medications, and begin to formulate a customized plan of action for addressing your revision needs and goals.
Rather than disparage the work of any other surgeon, the doctor prefers to concentrate on how she can solve the most pressing problems presented in an innovative and aesthetically pleasing way. Dr. Shermak believes that an educated, well-informed client has the best chance for success with their procedure, so she will spend as much time as necessary during the consultation to answer all your questions and concerns in depth. You will also receive access to our extensive online library of before and after photography.
