Comments on: breast implant revisions http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/2008/09/breast-implant-revisions/ Information on all plastic surgical procedures edited by a board certified plastic surgeon Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:21:35 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: admin http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/2008/09/breast-implant-revisions/comment-page-1/#comment-80 admin Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:33:45 +0000 http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/?p=12#comment-80 I honestly don't know the answer without evaluation and consultation. You may need to see your primary care physician first. I certainly recommend obtaining your operative report from the plastic surgeon and seeking medical attention very soon. I honestly don’t know the answer without evaluation and consultation. You may need to see your primary care physician first. I certainly recommend obtaining your operative report from the plastic surgeon and seeking medical attention very soon.

]]> By: Sylvia http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/2008/09/breast-implant-revisions/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Sylvia Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:35:52 +0000 http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/?p=12#comment-79 Dr. Livingston, I have a problem that is starting to be bothersome. I had breast implants done about a year ago. Lately I've noticed an uncomfortable sensation on the left side near where my breast meets my underarm area. The area here feels harder underneath, compared to the other side. It sometimes feels hot and sensitive to touch and at times is difficult to lay on my left side. This is something that comes and goes. I had this operation done in Sweden, which is why I am not contacting the doctor that performed it. It seems kind of senseless unless I have to go back to him, which becuse of the distance, I would prefer not to do. Are the sensations that I'm having normal or is this something I should be worried about? I don't want to be scared about this, but quite honestly I am beginning to be. I am anxious to hear what you have to say about this. Best Regards, Sylvia Dr. Livingston,

I have a problem that is starting to be bothersome. I had breast implants done about a year ago. Lately I’ve noticed an uncomfortable sensation on the left side near where my breast meets my underarm area. The area here feels harder underneath, compared to the other side. It sometimes feels hot and sensitive to touch and at times is difficult to lay on my left side. This is something that comes and goes. I had this operation done in Sweden, which is why I am not contacting the doctor that performed it. It seems kind of senseless unless I have to go back to him, which becuse of the distance, I would prefer not to do. Are the sensations that I’m having normal or is this something I should be worried about? I don’t want to be scared about this, but quite honestly I am beginning to be.

I am anxious to hear what you have to say about this.

Best Regards, Sylvia

]]> By: admin http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/2008/09/breast-implant-revisions/comment-page-1/#comment-78 admin Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:20:02 +0000 http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/?p=12#comment-78 it sounds like you have capsular contracture which occurs in approx 25% of breast implant patients. It occurs when scar tissue forms around the implant and usually displaces the implant upward causing your asymmetry. It can be corrected with surgery, replacing the implants and removing the scar tissue. All of which is very straightforward. Please call for a consultation 7137970085. Thanks DR L it sounds like you have capsular contracture which occurs in approx 25% of breast implant patients. It occurs when scar tissue forms around the implant and usually displaces the implant upward causing your asymmetry. It can be corrected with surgery, replacing the implants and removing the scar tissue. All of which is very straightforward. Please call for a consultation 7137970085. Thanks DR L

]]> By: admin http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/2008/09/breast-implant-revisions/comment-page-1/#comment-76 admin Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:29:24 +0000 http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/?p=12#comment-76 insurance will still not reimburse for implant corrective breast surgery following breast reduction. If you will to have smaller breasts, they may reimburse for a secondary breast reduction insurance will still not reimburse for implant corrective breast surgery following breast reduction. If you will to have smaller breasts, they may reimburse for a secondary breast reduction

]]> By: Angela http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/2008/09/breast-implant-revisions/comment-page-1/#comment-70 Angela Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:52:18 +0000 http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/?p=12#comment-70 Dr. Livingston, Ppertaining to my question above....is the situation any different if the breast reduction has caused my breasts to be 2 different sizes? Supposing the implants are more for corrective puposes after an initial surgery rather than the desire for fullness? Thanks! Angela Dr. Livingston,

Ppertaining to my question above….is the situation any different if the breast reduction has caused my breasts to be 2 different sizes? Supposing the implants are more for corrective puposes after an initial surgery rather than the desire for fullness?

Thanks!
Angela

]]> By: Liz http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/2008/09/breast-implant-revisions/comment-page-1/#comment-68 Liz Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:28:15 +0000 http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/?p=12#comment-68 Hey doc!! We haven't heard from you in a while...hope you're still doing your blog! I do have a question for you. I had implants done by a local Houston doctor a few years ago (would probably be best not to mention his name on here). At one time the implants looked great. Now they are looking uneven and maybe have shifted. I'm not happy with my look at all. I've talked to the doctor and he seems to just dismiss what I have to say so now I'm looking somewhere else. And yes, I have shown my sister and some close friends and my boyfriend of couse sees them and they agree, so it's not just in my head. Another problem from that surgery, which was never corrected, was some bad scarring. He talked about doing scar revision surgery, but then dismissed that as well. So my question is, do you have a problem going in an correcting someone else's mistakes??? I'm 28 years old and don't think I should be this unhappy about my breasts. It's not like I'm 40...I want to look good!! Liz Hey doc!! We haven’t heard from you in a while…hope you’re still doing your blog!

I do have a question for you. I had implants done by a local Houston doctor a few years ago (would probably be best not to mention his name on here). At one time the implants looked great. Now they are looking uneven and maybe have shifted. I’m not happy with my look at all. I’ve talked to the doctor and he seems to just dismiss what I have to say so now I’m looking somewhere else. And yes, I have shown my sister and some close friends and my boyfriend of couse sees them and they agree, so it’s not just in my head. Another problem from that surgery, which was never corrected, was some bad scarring. He talked about doing scar revision surgery, but then dismissed that as well.

So my question is, do you have a problem going in an correcting someone else’s mistakes??? I’m 28 years old and don’t think I should be this unhappy about my breasts. It’s not like I’m 40…I want to look good!!

Liz

]]> By: admin http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/2008/09/breast-implant-revisions/comment-page-1/#comment-59 admin Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:35:07 +0000 http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/?p=12#comment-59 unfortunately, if volume is necessary after a breast reduction, implants are required and not covered by insurance plans. Cost is approximately $6000. unfortunately, if volume is necessary after a breast reduction, implants are required and not covered by insurance plans. Cost is approximately $6000.

]]> By: Angela http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/2008/09/breast-implant-revisions/comment-page-1/#comment-58 Angela Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:01:23 +0000 http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/?p=12#comment-58 Dr. Livingston, Can you explain how this process would work? If a person initially had a breast reduction surgery that was covered by insurance and then needed to have a revision, such as implants to even her out.....would this 2nd procdure typically be covered by insurance, or would she have to pay this out of pocket? Can you give an estimate of what this might cost? Thank You, Angela Dr. Livingston,

Can you explain how this process would work? If a person initially had a breast reduction surgery that was covered by insurance and then needed to have a revision, such as implants to even her out…..would this 2nd procdure typically be covered by insurance, or would she have to pay this out of pocket? Can you give an estimate of what this might cost?

Thank You,
Angela

]]> By: admin http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/2008/09/breast-implant-revisions/comment-page-1/#comment-43 admin Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:56:45 +0000 http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/?p=12#comment-43 asymmetry after a breast reduction is unfortunately very common. Options when this occurs are implants that are different sizes if the patient wishes larger and fuller breasts or liposuction and/or resection if the patient wishes smaller breasts. Complications are not common and can be addresses during the plastic surgery consulation. asymmetry after a breast reduction is unfortunately very common. Options when this occurs are implants that are different sizes if the patient wishes larger and fuller breasts or liposuction and/or resection if the patient wishes smaller breasts. Complications are not common and can be addresses during the plastic surgery consulation.

]]> By: Angela http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/2008/09/breast-implant-revisions/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Angela Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:10:34 +0000 http://www.aestheticsurgeryblog.com/?p=12#comment-42 You mentioned rivisionary surgeries in regard to breast implants. How common are revisionary surgeries when it comes to women who have had a breast reduction? Let's say there was a great deal of breast tissue removed. I imagine it can be difficult at times to get both breasts equal in size. If this is the case, what would be done? If taking more tissue out of one breast to even them out isn't a desirable option for the patient (or for you), would you then look at implants? Would this be more difficult after a reduction has already been done and would there be any greater risk for complications? Thank You, Angela You mentioned rivisionary surgeries in regard to breast implants. How common are revisionary surgeries when it comes to women who have had a breast reduction? Let’s say there was a great deal of breast tissue removed. I imagine it can be difficult at times to get both breasts equal in size. If this is the case, what would be done? If taking more tissue out of one breast to even them out isn’t a desirable option for the patient (or for you), would you then look at implants? Would this be more difficult after a reduction has already been done and would there be any greater risk for complications?

Thank You,
Angela

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