4 Articles on Breast Revision
As the desire of breast enlargement increases, so does the need for revisionary breast surgery. Breast Augmentation surgery is one of the most sought after "cosmetic procedures" performed today. Revisionary surgery is often times more complicated than the original surgery and it requires a surgeon with expertise in the area and excellent skill to achieve the patients desired results. (Courtesy of Tom J. Pousti, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
Symmastia (or medial mal-position or "uni-boob") occurs when the breast implants move too far toward the midline--the two implants may actually touch one another in the center of the chest. Often, it is necessary to expand the breast implant pocket laterally (outwardly) to allow for correct placement of the implants. (Courtesy of Tom J. Pousti, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
Internal sutures are often used in patients who need revisionary breast surgery. Due to displacements of breast implants, either laterally (outwards, towards the sides), "bottoming out" (implants settling inferiorly), or symmastia (Implants migrate medially). With the use of internal sutures, an "internal bra" can be created to position the breast implants into a more desirable place. (Courtesy of Tom J. Pousti, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
Revisionary breast surgery is commonly performed at Pousti Plastic Surgery. For patients with malposition of the breast implants, it is very important that they have a qualified surgeon performing their revision. (Courtesy of Tom J. Pousti, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
