7 reasons to change a breast prosthesis

This is one of the most frequently asked questions by patients before undergoing breast surgery with implants. The answer is that it is not possible to predict a number of years, since it varies from patient to patient.

After breast surgery, ten or twenty years may pass without the need to change the prosthesis, remaining intact. In any case, women, both with and without prostheses, should have regular check-ups, so that the condition of the prosthesis can be checked. This is important because, even if the prosthesis is well, its anatomy can change.

The change in the prosthesis is completely normal, since the implants have an interaction with the body and both change over time. In some cases, such changes may indicate that a change is necessary.

When should a breast prosthesis be changed?

  • The patient’s desire: she may want to change the size or shape of the breast.
  • Capsular contracture: infrequent, only 10% of patients suffer encapsulation. This causes a hardened breast and sometimes displaced upwards. To correct it, the prosthesis is changed, eliminating the old one.
  • Mastopexy: when the breast needs to be lifted due to implant sagging.
  • Aging of the prosthesis.
  • Incorrect previous surgery, either due to poor placement or other reason.
  • Sinmastia: is the loss of the intermammary fold due to the approximation of the implants.
  • Implant rupture: described below.

Can a prosthesis break?

This is also one of the most frequently asked questions among women who want to undergo breast augmentation. The answer is that it is very rare, but it does happen.

Read Now đŸ‘‰  Bromelain: How is pineapple used for burns?

To avoid this situation, it is important to use high cohesive silicone implants, such as those used at Institut Vila-Rovira.

How is implant replacement surgery performed?

It is a somewhat complex surgery due to the fact that it is an intervention on a previously operated tissue, but there is no major risk. The postoperative period is practically identical, which may include:

  • Discomfort
  • Inflammation
  • Changes in sensitivity

Once six to eight weeks have passed, the results can be evaluated.

How often should check-ups be performed?

The revisions are of vital importance and should be performed every year or every two years, depending on the time that has passed after the intervention.

To perform a proper review, both mammograms and ultrasound scans will serve to detect any problems. If this is not sufficient, an MRI can be performed.