Capsular contracture surgery involves removing the breast capsule that has formed over many years and then place a new breast implant of similar or different dimensions or size. Typically recovery from capsular contracture surgery can be quicker than the recovery from the original breast augmentation procedure. The goal of capsular contracture surgery is to remove the painful capsular contracture and…
Breast reduction surgery is a common surgery. Patients who wish to undergo breast reduction surgery typically mention that they have pain in their neck and shoulders as well as their lower back. Occasionally when patients have large breasts, they have rashes in their breast creases. After breast reduction surgery, not only are the breasts lighter and is pain relieved, but…
Mastopexy augmentation and revision mastopexy augmentation are some of the more common operations performed in our Newport Beach office. We frequently see patients who have had implants placed several years ago and who have now lost weight or who have had several children. The result is a breast shape that has become ptotic as well as a loss of volume.…
Capsular contracture surgery is common in patients who have had breast implants in for a long period of time. While implants can last several years without having the need for revision, when implants have been in for over 20 years or more, the lining that the body produces around the mammary prosthesis can begin to contract. When the lining contracts,…
The superior medial pedicle reduction mastopexy allows for consistent removal of breast tissue from the lateral region of the breast. Often the breast tissue that is directed lateral to the anterior axillary line can get in the way of performing different types of physical activity. The superior medial pedicle allows the operating surgeon to maintain the superior medial fullness to…
Capsular contracture surgery procedures are common when breast implants have been in for over 10-15 years. Removal of mammary prosthesis and capsules involves a surgical procedure requiring general anesthesia. Following surgery, patients are required to wear a support bra, such as a jogging bra or other bra with significant support. This should be worn 24 hours a day seven days a…
