February 24th, 2009
Prevent Your Risk for Breast Implant Surgery
Breast augmentation reoperation rates were calculated between 18% and 22%, according to data accumulated by the FDA in 2003 and 2005. A common reason among many breast augmentation patients for reoperation was the desire to further increase breast size.
Breast implant reoperation rates were calculated between 18% and 22%, according to data accumulated by the FDA in 2003 and 2005. A common reason among many breast augmentation patients for reoperation was the desire to further increase breast size. Other reasons for breast augmentation reoperation included complications such as capsular contracture and breast implant deflation. Since 2005, plastic surgeons have taken steps to reduce the reoperation rate by focusing more time with prospective patients on the selection of the breast implants prior to the initial breast augmentation surgery. In fact, the types of strategies that women and plastic surgeons may utilize to help reduce the risk of reoperation are worthwhile to investigate, including: