Breast Revision Baltimore, Maryland

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.