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Post Operative Adjustable Implants

Post operative adjustable implants are one of several options for breast augmentation patients. Patients can enjoy numerous benefits with post operative adjustable implants, including elevated breasts for up to six months after plastic surgery. When considering what type of implants might work best for you, it may be wise to consult with your cosmetic surgeons about the risks and benefits of post operative adjustable implants.

New Jersey Post Operative Adjustable Implants: The Benefits

The following are some of the benefits of post operative adjustable implants:

• Less pressure to determine size and shape of implant prior to the breast augmentation procedure
• Greater control over size of implants and results of surgery
• Easier to achieve symmetry
• Less risk of implant wrinkling

New Jersey Post Operative Adjustable Implants: The Procedure

The surgical procedure used to implant post operative adjustable implants is similar to other breast augmentation techniques. The surgery is performed on an outpatient basis under a general anesthetic or local anesthesia plus a sedative. Post operative adjustable implants may be placed under the breast tissue or muscle and inserted through an incision in the:

• Breast fold
• Nipple
• Armpit
• Navel

Post operative adjustable implants may also be inserted through an endoscope, requiring only a very small incision. Each of these options has benefits and drawbacks which can be discussed in detail with a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon.

What makes this procedure different from other breast augmentation techniques is that the surgeon will also implant a tube and an injection dome under the skin. This will allow the doctor to add or remove saline through a syringe after surgery to increase or decrease breast volume or to alter breast shape. In many cases a surgeon will recommend that post operative adjustable implants be filled incrementally with small amounts of saline at a time to allow the tissues to expand and decrease the risk of complications. When the post operative adjustable implants have been filled to their desirable size and shape, the tube and injection dome can be easily removed through a very small incision.

It is important for patients to gain a realistic understanding of the risks and benefits associated with any cosmetic or plastic surgery procedure they may be considering. As with any surgery, a post operative adjustable implant procedure carries some risks.

To learn more about whether post operative adjustable implants are right for you or to speak with a board certified plastic surgeon, please contact us.

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