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Volbella Dermal Filler

Juvederm Volbella is an FDA approved, non-surgical cosmetic injectable procedure to increase fullness of the lips and mitigate the appearance of fine lines around the lips. The treatment can successfully enhance the patient’s pout and make the mouth appear more attractive.

During the initial consultation, the injection provider will discuss all aspect of the treatment, including its expected longevity of results. Board certified plastic surgeons at the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) provide Juvederm Volbella to patients in Houston, Texas, TX, and surrounding communities.

Cosmetic Benefits

Juvederm Volbella XC is specially developed to enhance the appearance of lips and mitigate lines around the mouth. The fine, vertical lines around the lips, which are commonly called smoker’s lines, can be removed with Volbella. It also treats oral commissures, which are the points where the corners of the mouth turn down.

Volbella will improve natural lip definition and enhance lip contour by accentuating the outline of the lips. It also addresses marionette lines which appear from the corners of the mouth, down to the chin. Maintenance and cost of future injections is limited with Volbella due to its superior longevity.

Vycross Technology

Juvederm Volbella is produced by Allergan, Inc., which owns the proprietary filler technology called Vycross. Juvederm Volbella is formulated with Vycross, which is designed to create smoother results that last longer. Vycross blends different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid, which is the key ingredient in Volbella filler gel.

The uniquely engineered combination of molecular weights contributes to the gel’s sustainability. As a result, when the gel is injected in the deeper layers of the skin, it will not disintegrate quickly. Volbella uses lower concentrations of hyaluronic acid because it addresses soft and sensitive areas in and around the lips. But even with this lower concentration, it still provides longer lasting results due to Vycross technology.

Due to the longer lasting formula of Volbella, patients can continue to enjoy the results for up to one year. Future maintenance costs are reduced, and Volbella proves to be more cost-effective in the long run compared to several other fillers which will sustain for a shorter duration of up to six months even with a higher concentration of HA.

Study to Determine Efficacy and Longevity

Numerous clinical trials have demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of Juvederm Volbella XC. This includes a major US pivotal study where 168 subjects received Volbella treatment. The subjects were monitored for results and longevity in terms of lip fullness and smoothing of fine lines around the mouth.

The study found that about two-thirds of subjects treated with Volbella reported improvement in fullness of lips and reduction of peri-oral lines for a period of one year. The safety of the filler gel was also evaluated in the same study.

Common side effects included temporary responses at the injection sites, such as tenderness, swelling, bruising, redness, firmness, pain, itching and discoloration. Most of the side effects were resolved on their own within a month.

Cosmetic surgeons at the ACPS receive patients from Houston, Texas, TX, and nearby areas for Juvederm Volbella injections.

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For more information about The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) physicians and the cosmetic surgery treatments and procedures they perform please click here or call us at 713.799.9999. We have offices in and around Houston, Texas.
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Serving The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Katy, Friendswood, Pearland, League City, Richmond, Spring, Humble, Kingwood, Stafford, Cypress, Fulshear, Missouri City, River Oaks, Piney Point, Hunters Creek, Memorial Close In, Bunker Hill, Southside Place, Afton Oaks, Tanglewood, Crestwoods and all other surrounding Greater Houston, Texas communities and more.

Out-of-Town Patients Visiting Houston, Texas

Many patients now choose to travel for their cosmetic treatments in order to receive the best possible care and enjoy a quiet and anonymous recovery period. No longer are patients limited to their own local area when looking for the most trusted and experienced doctors to meet their cosmetic needs.

Board certified plastic surgeons at Houston’s Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery work with patients from all over the world who want expert care in a private, convenient setting. The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery staff is dedicated to making the process positive for our out-of-town patients, and we will work with you every step of the way to ensure your travels and surgical experience are safe, successful, and convenient.

If this is your first time in Houston, here is a little information about our city:

Houston is the fourth largest city in the US, and the largest in Texas. Houston is known for its urban sprawl, and has a multicultural and diverse population. The districts closest to Downtown offer a wide array of choices for visitors. The city has an eclectic arts and museum, vibrant shopping, and has become a popular destination for food lovers.

Airports

Houston is served by two large commercial airports and two regional airports. The large airports include George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport. It is more convenient if you are traveling downtown or south of the city, such as to Galveston.

Hotels

Hotel Alessandra

Set in downtown Houston, Hotel Alessandra is a 5-star hotel offering a 24-hour front desk and concierge, luxury car service, an on-site restaurant and spa. You can enjoy the rooftop pool and rooms with city views.

JW Marriott

JW Marriott Downtown is located a 5-minute walk from Alley Theater, 500 meters from Theater District and a similar distance from Wortham Center.

The Post Oak Hotel

Set within 1.6 km of The Galleria in Houston, The Post Oak Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. The Water Wall and Houston Arboretum and Nature Center are located near the hotel.

Climate

Like most of the areas around the US Gulf Coast, the climate of Houston is humid subtropical with plenty of rainfall all year round. The city averages around 50 inches of rain throughout the year, along with high humidity. However, owing to the city’s large area, the weather can vary significantly from one area to another.

Things to See

If you plan to visit different places of attraction during your stay in Houston, you could benefit from the CityPASS, which gives admission to six Houston attractions for a much reduced rate and includes faster entry in some cases. The attractions offered include:

Space Center Houston
Downtown Aquarium
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston Zoo
Museum of Fine Arts
The Children’s Museum of Houston
George Ranch Historical Park
The Health Museum

Where to Shop

Many of the shopping malls in Houston are located to the west of downtown in Uptown. Prices in Houston can often be lower than in other major American cities.

One of the popular places for shopping in Houston is the Houston Galleria. The Galleria is the largest mall in Texas, and among the top 10 largest malls in the country. In southwest Houston, the Asian bazaar meets American suburb. This amazing area is ideal for both adventure shopping and an exploration into the brave new world of postmodern America.

Where to Eat

Houston has some very fine dining options, and is recognized as one of the most restaurant-oriented cities in the US. The city boasts of a thriving ethnic restaurant scene, excellent Tex-Mex, classic Texas steakhouses and Gulf Coast seafood, as well as chain restaurants. The epicenter of Houston’s hot and happening fine dining includes the Downtown, Montrose, Midtown, and the Heights (including the Washington Corridor).

While authentic, high quality Mexican food can be found just about anywhere in Houston, you may find the best ethnic dining in West Houston, where you can get everything from Middle Eastern to Ethiopian to Bosnian. The eclectic Mahatma Gandhi District is the place to go for superb Indian and Pakistani cuisine.

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Dermal filler injectable treatments currently rank as the second most popular cosmetic procedure in the US, as per the ASPS data. Juvederm family of facial fillers includes innovative and advanced filler treatments such as Juvederm Ultra, Juvederm Voluma and Juvederm Volbella. All of these filler injectables have been approved by the FDA, and are recognized as the leading filler treatments today.

Juvederm Volbella is a unique aesthetic injectable developed to plump your lips, and lessen the fine vertical lines in and around the lips (often known as smokers’ lines). During the initial consultation, the treatment provider will discuss various filler injection options with the patient and explain their benefits and limitations. Juvederm Volbella offers excellent anti-aging aesthetic benefits for the face and lips.

Board certified plastic surgeons at the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery provide Juvederm Volbella dermal filler treatment to patients in Houston, Texas, TX, and surrounding communities.

Cosmetic Benefits of Volbella

Juvederm Volbella is a hyaluronic acid-based biocompatible dermal filler that can deliver a desirable enhancement in the lip contour, increase volume in depleted sites, smooth vertical creases or smoker’s lines, and improve facial symmetry – all in a single, comfortable injectable treatment.

The main benefit of Juvederm Volbella is lip enhancement. The filler gel is specifically designed for delicate skin areas such as the lips, and has a smoother, softer consistency. Fuller and natural looking lip appearance can be achieved with this unique cosmetic injectable procedure.

Lips and Peri-Oral Area

Juvederm Volbella injection is safe and proven filler for the lips and peri-oral area. It will not only restore the natural looking lip volume in a gentle way, but also define lip contours, smooth fine ‘barcode’ lines around the lips, marionette lines down the chin, and treat oral commissures.

Vertical lip lines, commonly known as smoker’s lines can be diminished with this lip injection, and borders of the lips can be accentuated. It will plump the lips to make them look fuller, and enhance the cupid’s bow. Juvederm Volbella includes lidocaine, which means the provider will not have to use a local anesthetic separately before the treatment.

How does it work?

Leading manufacturer of cosmetic products, Allergan, Inc., has created Juvederm Volbella using its unique Vycross technology. The gel is produced with an innovative combination of high and low molecular weights, which increases the cross linking efficiency of the molecular chains of hyaluronic acid.

More effective cross linking allows for reduced concentration of the hyaluronic acid, which makes it appropriate for delicate skin areas such as the lips. The gel becomes ultra smooth due to the Vycross technology and creates natural looking results in lips and peri-oral areas.

Another advantage of the unique Vycross technology is that it enables the gel to absorb less water. This results in a significantly reduced swelling in comparison to many other dermal filler injections. The final outcomes are achieved with minimal downtime, and the treatment itself becomes nearly painless due to the inclusion of lidocaine in the gel.

Results with Juvederm Volbella facial filler can last for up to 12 months. The treatment may be combined with other fillers to achieve more comprehensive results. Cosmetic surgeons at ACPS receive patients from Houston, Texas, TX, and nearby areas for dermal filler injectable treatments.

Cellulite can create unsightly skin appearance, and it is mostly very resistant to diet and exercise. More than 80 percent of American women above the age of 20 suffer from some degree of cellulite.
One of the safest and most effective minimally invasive treatments for cellulite is Cellfina. The FDA cleared this procedure for cellulite reduction in 2015, and since then thousands of patients have managed to achieve high levels of satisfaction with this safe and proven treatment.
Cellfina treatment involves the use of an innovative microblade technique to target stubborn cellulite in areas such as the thighs and buttocks. No surgery or general anesthesia is involved in this procedure.
Board certified plastic surgeons at the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery provide cellulite reduction treatments to patients in Houston, Texas, TX, and surrounding locations.

Candidacy

Any adult who is struggling with cellulite appearance could be a good candidate for Cellfina non-surgical procedure. Most patients for this treatment are in the age group of 20 to 60. Ideal candidates will have minimal skin laxity in the areas of treatment, and will have a stable body weight.
Speak to your surgeon to determine if Cellfina may be the right treatment choice for you. During the initial consultation, your provider will also help you form realistic expectations about the potential benefits of Cellfina procedure.

How does Cellfina Cellulite Reduction Work?

Cellulite that creates dimply skin is best treated with Cellfina. The FDA has cleared this procedure for treating cellulite in the buttocks and thighs, but the surgeon may determine whether it will be useful to treat any other areas as well.
Dimples in the skin are caused by the presence of fibrous bands (connective tissue). Your skin is connected with the tissue beneath through these bands. Some part of the skin can get pulled in by these fibrous bands, which will cause the surrounding fat pockets to bulge. This will cause tiny depressions or cellulite dimples all over the area.
Cellfina uses a procedure called subcision to eliminate cellulite. Subcision technique may also be used to treat wrinkles and scars. The Cellfina device is the size of needle, and it can effectively treat the connective bands present just underneath your skin.

Procedure

The provider will first mark the affected areas where the cellulite dimples are identified. They will then administer a topical numbing solution to keep you comfortable through the treatment. Following this, your provider will use the Cellfina device to precisely insert a microblade beneath your skin.
The provider will use a stabilized-guided subcision technique along with a fanning motion in order to release the fibrous bands beneath your skin. The cellulite will bounce back with this technique. About 25 cellulite dimples can be treated in one sitting lasting for about an hour.

Results

You will be able to notice results in the treated sites in as little as three to four days. The cellulite reduction outcomes with this treatment can last for up to three years. A multi-center research study in the US involving 55 patients has shown that 98 percent of the patients achieved improvement with one Cellfina treatment and continued to maintain their results at two years after their procedure.
Cosmetic surgeons at ACPS receive patients from Houston, Texas, TX, and nearby areas for cellulite reduction treatments.

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An en bloc capsulectomy refers to the withdrawal of the breast implant and the tissue that has developed around it to restore the patient’s health. This procedure is usually not performed for cosmetic reasons. It is carried out when the capsule around the implant has contracted or become damaged, or the implant is punctured or to eliminate any problematic capsular tissue.
Board certified plastic surgeons at the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) provide breast implant removal to patients in Houston, Texas, TX, and surrounding communities.

Meaning of “en bloc”

En bloc (“in a single block” or “as a whole”) refers to the removal of the breast implant and the scar tissue that has grown around it (the capsule) as a single block of tissue. This surgical technique offers certain advantages for the patient’s health and safety. En bloc implant removal reduces the possibility of breaking the implant or unsettling the capsule, either of which could lead to further problems.
The alternatives to this technique are to take out only the implant, while leaving the capsular tissue inside. The precise procedure will vary depending on several factors that the surgeon will assess during your consultation.

Factors to be Considered

The decision will take into account the following factors:

Whether it is necessary to remove just the implant or both the implant and the capsule.
The location and the type of incision that is required (usually inframammary, or in the crease under the breast) to access the area in the most suitable manner.
If any (and which) part of the capsule may have stuck to other surrounding tissues and whether more risk is involved in trying to remove it from the underlying ribcage.

Should the Implant be Replaced?

This is an individual decision. However, the patient needs to keep in mind, the fact that even with saline implants, the shell is made of silicone. A number of women decide to replace silicone with saline, or have their breasts restored to their original size with a customized breast implant removal surgery. If you have saline or silicone or textured implants, you might want to replace them with new, smooth implants.

Duration of the Procedure and the Recovery Period

An en bloc capsulectomy procedure does not require an overnight stay at the hospital. The surgery will be completed in about two to three hours. The recovery period usually involves a week off from work, if the patient works in an office, or a little longer if the job involves strenuous physical activity. The recovery time will vary depending on the current health of the patient and the kind of implant removal procedure performed.

Alternatives to Replace the Implants to Ensure Attractive Breast Shape

Some options for adding volume or recontouring the breast include:
A breast lift, for which there are many different techniques available.
Fat grafting, which uses liposuction to collect fat from other parts of the body (usually the tummy, thighs or buttocks). The donor fat is then cleaned to remove the fatty tissue from other types of tissue, and then injected into the woman’s breast.
However, two pre-requisites for fat grafting should be noted:
First, there must be adequate fat somewhere else on the body to be available for grafting in the breasts. Secondly, there must be an appropriate location in the area of the breast that has enough tissue for the fat to be injected into it and give the required support to the graft.
Cosmetic surgeons at the ACPS receive patients from Houston, Texas, TX, and nearby areas for breast implant removal.

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It can tough to select the right surgeon to perform your breast explant surgery because many plastic surgeons may not have past experience with different types of breast implant removal techniques. Explantation can also be a more complex procedure than placing the implants.
If you have previously had a less than satisfactory experience with your breast augmentation, it is all the more important to look for a surgeon who can withdraw your implants with great skill. The surgeon should be able to effectively eliminate any leakage of silicone or other complications that may manifest itself during the surgery.
Make sure you start by seeking a surgeon who recognizes that breast implants can cause potential health issues. These surgeons will be more cautious when taking out your implants. You should also preferably choose a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS).
Only a board certified plastic surgeon may have the required skill and training to safely perform breast implant removal. The website of ABPS has the listing of all board certified plastic surgeons. Board certified plastic surgeons at the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) provide breast implant removal to patients in Houston, Texas, TX, and surrounding locations.

En Bloc Implant Removal Technique

The surgeon you choose for the breast implant removal procedure should have adequate experience in en bloc removal. In an en bloc breast implant removal, your surgeon will take out the scar tissue (or capsule) and implant together. The implant will still be inside the intact scar tissue capsule when it is removed. This technique may be recommended if your implants are very old, have a filling of silicone gel, or have been ruptured.
This surgical procedure ensures that the chemicals and silicone remain inside the intact scar tissue capsule when it is removed. En bloc breast implant removal surgery stops silicone, bacteria, and other chemicals, from seeping into the body of the patient during surgery.
The procedure involves a relatively larger incision (which can result in a slightly bigger scar), but it is worth it since it checks leakage that can lead to numerous health problems.
Bear in mind that this procedure might not be performed in all cases, and your surgeon may not be able to determine if an en bloc removal is possible until you are in surgery. For instance, you may not undergo this procedure if your scar tissue capsule is extremely thin or adheres closely to the chest wall.

Why Choose an ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon?

You should preferably work with an American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) certified plastic surgeon for your breast implant removal. To obtain this certification, a surgeon would have undergone a certain minimum number of years of training in general and plastic surgery.
Stemming from this, they would go through residency training for a minimum of three years and pass both the written and oral examinations. On the completion of their surgical training, the board demands that the surgeon submit documentation on the cases that they have undertaken. To maintain their certification, the surgeons are required to take renewal exams every 10 years.
The American Board of Plastic Surgery certified plastic surgeons usually invest in best medical practices and highest quality standards, adopt innovative surgical techniques, pursue ongoing education, and follow the modern safety protocols to deliver outstanding surgical outcomes to their patients. Cosmetic surgeons at the ACPS receive patients from Houston, Texas, TX, and nearby areas for breast implant removal.
For more information about The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) physicians and the cosmetic surgery treatments and procedures they perform please click here or call us at 713.799.9999. We have offices in and around Houston, Texas.
Click here to see our pricing list.

In comparison to the primary breast augmentation procedure, a breast implant revision cosmetic surgery is usually more complex.
However, the steps involved in the breast removal surgery preparation will be quite similar to the original breast enhancement procedure. During the pre-op consultation, the surgeon will explain these steps to the patient in detail.
Patients who are adequately prepared usually experience lesser pre-operative anxiety and have a better possibility of achieving safe and effective outcomes. Board certified plastic surgeons at the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) provide breast implant removal to patients in Houston, Texas, TX, and surrounding locations.

Preparation Instructions

The below-mentioned guidelines will enable the patient to prepare appropriately for breast implant removal:

Arrange to have the health records sent from the physician and specialist directly to the surgeon’s office
Enlist all medications such as prescription drugs, NSAIDs, blood-thinner, herbal supplements and vitamins that the patient currently uses
Get medical tests and mammograms done according to the instructions of the surgeon
If the surgeon wants to alter the schedule of any prescription drugs, they will do so in discussion with the prescribing physician
In case the patient is a smoker, they will need to quit smoking for the period specified by the surgeon
Complete any urgent work-related or household tasks in advance of the procedure to enjoy a relaxed recovery duration
Ask a family member or friend or engage a caregiver for assistance during the early recovery period, as required
The patient should enlist someone responsible to drive them home following the breast removal plastic surgery

The patient should follow the preparation guidelines of the surgeon in a committed manner for the sake of her own safety.

Do’s and Don’ts

The surgeon’s team may provide the patient with a copy of common surgery instructions or do’s and don’ts to allow her to prepare for her impending breast implant revision plastic surgery. These guidelines may include:

Do not use aspirin, ibuprofen, and other blood-thinning meds as well as NSAIDs for a minimum of two weeks prior to the surgery.
Do not take vitamin C, vitamin E, homeopathic remedies, herbal medicines, and supplements, for at least two to four weeks prior to the procedure.
Avoid wearing makeup, body piercings, jewelry, or contact lenses to the surgical venue.
Wear loose-fitting, comfortable shoes, and clothing on the day of the surgery. The top should ideally be front-open as the procedure involves the upper body.
Avoid the consumption of alcohol for a minimum of 48 hours before the surgery.
In case the breast revision surgery is being undertaken general anesthesia, avoid eating and drinking for eight hours before the procedure.
Patients with diabetes should have their parameters evaluated on the morning of the procedure.

Some patients may experience post-operative anxiety and stress a day before the procedure. The surgeon may prescribe an anti-anxiety medication for the patient to be taken a night before the procedure in such cases. Cosmetic surgeons at the ACPS receive patients from Houston, Texas, TX, and nearby areas for breast implant removal.

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About Breast Implant Removal

Breast implant removal is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to remove old or damaged implants to restore the original appearance of the breasts. In some cases, the old implants may be replaced with new ones, which could of the same or different type, size, and shape.
Breast implant removal surgery may be required as a necessity due to failure of primary implants, or because the patient has an aesthetic need to replace the old implants with new ones. In any case, before going ahead with the decision to replace implants, the patient should clarify all their doubts and concerns with the surgeon.
It will help her to make a better informed decision about the procedure. Board certified plastic surgeons at the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) provide breast implant removal to patients in Houston, Texas, TX and surrounding locations. During the initial consultation, the surgeon will encourage the patient to ask questions and address them in adequate details.

Questions about the Surgeon’s Skills

Patient should have a clear idea about the skills, training and experience of the surgeon, particularly for a major procedure such as breast implant removal or exchange plastic surgery.

Are you a board certified plastic surgeon?
What is your experience in performing breast surgery procedures?

How many breast surgeries do you perform each year on average?
What has been your rate of success in performing breast implant removal ore replacement?

Previous Patients

Will you provide breast implant exchange before and after pictures of previous patients?
Do you receive patients regularly from Houston, TX, and nearby areas for breast procedures?
Would it be possible for me to interact with your staff to learn more about your plastic surgery practice?
What is the policy of your practice with regard to revision procedure, if necessary?

Implants

Should I only remove the implants or replace them?
Looking at my current problem and breast anatomy, what implant removal technique would you recommend?
Will the implant replacement surgery involve surgical re-sizing of the existing breast cavity?

How much will be the cost of the new implants, if I choose a replacement?

Risks and Complications

Are the potential risks and complications similar to that of the primary breast augmentation?

Are there ways to prevent or reduce the risk of complications?
Are there any precautions I should take to reduce the chances of implant failure again?
If any complication develops after the procedure, will I need another surgery?
Should I get myself insured against potential complications?

Preparation and Recovery

What kind of lifestyle or diet changes may be necessary during the recovery period?
What exercises should I perform to reduce swelling and bruising during the recovery?
Prior to the procedure, will I have to re-schedule my regular medications or herbal supplements?

In how many days will I be able to return to work after the surgery?

An experienced surgeon will usually address most of these questions on their own at the time of pre-op consultation. However, the patient should also maintain a list of questions and be completely satisfied before taking a decision on the procedure. Cosmetic surgeons at ACPS receive patients from Houston, Texas, TX and nearby areas for breast implant removal.

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A woman may need a breast revision cosmetic surgery if she seeks to have her implants replaced or removed due to damage or a change in her personal preferences. Breast removal surgery has associated risks, similar to any surgical procedure.
It is important for patients to understand that breast removal surgery may sometimes be a more complicated procedure than the original breast implant procedure. Board certified plastic surgeons at the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) provide breast implant removal to patients in Houston, Texas, TX, and surrounding communities.

Potential Surgical Complications

During the pre-op consultation, the surgeon will explain the potential risk and complications associated with breast removal surgery to the patient. The patient, on their part, should follow the surgeon’s pre and post-op guidelines in a dedicated manner to reduce these risks. The primary complications pertaining to this procedure are:

Poor response to anesthesia
Bacterial infection
Bleeding
Unfavorable scarring
Undesirable cosmetic outcomes

Breast Implant Removal Risks

Breast implant removal itself is often an uncomplicated plastic surgery. However, it may have to be performed along with a breast lift for desirable outcomes. In exceptional cases, a patient may experience the below-mentioned complications during or after implant removal surgery:

Loss of sensation or changes in sensation in the nipple region
Bleeding
Scarring

The breasts will likely not seem the same as they did prior to breast implant surgery. There may be some deformity and sagginess in the breast, especially in case of more substantial implants. If a breast lift is performed along with a breast implant removal procedure, it can correct the undesirable aesthetic outcomes in such cases.
Certain patients may find that their natural breasts appear smaller after the implant removal than what they recall. This may happen due to weight loss or hormonal fluctuations that occurred when the patient underwent their original breast augmentation surgery. Patients should have reasonable expectations of breast removal surgery for desirable outcomes.

Breast Implant Replacement Risks

The risks associated with breast implant replacement surgery are the same as those related to the primary breast augmentation procedure. In exceptional cases, breast implant replacement surgery may present the below-mentioned complications:

Implant rupture
Implant shifting from its original position
Implant rippling
An altered sensation of the breast
Capsular contracture

Women who choose more substantial sized implants for their breast revision surgery may undergo more discomfort as the body takes time to adjust itself to the new, larger implants. Stemming from this, larger implant placement involves a more invasive and complex surgical process.
The surgeon will have to develop new breast pockets to hold the larger implants. Furthermore, and with some reluctance, they may have to change the placement of the implants, causing a slight increase in the risk of having a complicated development manifest itself.
A patient should understand that any breast revision surgery will involve some level of risk. Therefore, she should only consider implant replacement if she experiences a complication or wants to change the size of her breasts. Cosmetic surgeons at the ACPS receive patients from Houston, Texas, TX, and nearby areas for breast implant removal.
For more information about The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) physicians and the cosmetic surgery treatments and procedures they perform please click here or call us at 713.799.9999. We have offices in and around Houston, Texas.
Click here to see our pricing list.

Saline or silicone breast implant removal surgery may be appropriate for women who are unhappy with the results of their breast augmentation, or those who experience complications with their breast implants.
If the original breast enhancement surgery was not undertaken properly, this procedure might become necessary.
Board certified plastic surgeons at the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) provide breast implant removal to patients in Houston, Texas, TX, and surrounding communities.

Implant Removal or Implant Replacement

The surgeon will understand the reasons for the breast enhancement complications and recommend a course of action to the patient before the breast implant revision surgery. If the patient chooses to receive breast implant replacement, this procedure will be undertaken during the breast implant removal surgery.
But if the patient chooses to undergo only breast implant removal, the surgeon may recommend plastic surgery options such as breast lift surgery. These can be performed along with breast implant removal surgery.
Prior to the cosmetic surgery, the surgeon will assess the implants and check the adjacent tissue for swelling, infection, leakage, and rupture.

Educating the Patient

During the pre-op consultation, a responsible surgeon will educate the patient on all aspects of breast implant removal to allow her to make a well-considered decision. The surgeon will discuss the breast removal surgery advantages, risks, steps involved, and the approximate recovery period after the procedure.
They will also make sure that the patient chooses to receive the procedure out of their own free will, without any external pressure. Patients who are well-informed are able to make a more judicious decision on implant removal surgery and typically accomplish higher levels of satisfaction as well.

Solid Candidates

The first priority for the surgeon during a breast implant removal consultation is to determine the patient’s candidacy for this procedure. The surgeon will undertake a general medical exam and evaluate the breast structure as well as skin elasticity and texture.
In addition, the surgeon will assess the medical and surgical history of the patient as well as order medical tests, if necessary. They will include the cosmetic goals of the patient into the customized breast removal plastic surgery plan.

Instructions for Preparation and Recovery

In case the patient is a smoker, the surgeon will need them to quit smoking for several weeks before and after the breast surgery. They may also alter the patient’s schedule for prescription drugs, blood thinners, and herbal supplements in discussion with the prescribing physician.

Developing Realistic Expectations

In order to help them develop realistic expectations from the procedure, some surgeons may show the patient before and after breast implant photos of previous patients during the pre-operative consultation process. Patients with reasonable expectations are usually more satisfied with the final results and feel more confident.
In relation to this, the surgeon may also show testimonials of previous patients to the new patient to enable her to understand the procedure from the standpoint of another patient. Moreover, the patient may request a brief office tour to familiarize herself with the surgeon’s practice.
Cosmetic surgeons at the ACPS receive patients from Houston, Texas, TX, and nearby areas for breast implant removal.

For more information about The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) physicians and the cosmetic surgery treatments and procedures they perform please click here or call us at 713.799.9999. We have offices in and around Houston, Texas.
Click here to see our pricing list.