Breast Implant Exchange Surgery in St. Louis, MO
Replace your implants with breast implant exchange surgery
Breast Implant Exchange Surgery in St. Louis, MO
Amelia St. Louis Specializes in Breast Implant Exchange.
At Amelia St. Louis, breast implant exchange surgery in St. Louis, MO, provides a comprehensive solution. This procedure involves replacing your current breast implants with new ones, whether your aim is to update your aesthetic, resolve complications, or simply achieve a fresh, desired appearance.
Here at Amelia St. Louis, we recognize that your preferences can change, and our commitment is to help you realize your ideal breast goals through personalized care and a diverse array of choices.
The motivations for considering breast implant exchange vary. Some individuals may wish for a different size or shape than their original augmentation provided, while others might be experiencing issues such as capsular contracture (a firming of the scar tissue around the implant), implant rupture, or displacement.
Regardless of your specific reason, our highly experienced team of plastic surgeons at Amelia St. Louis, including board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rafi Fredman and plastic surgeon Dr. Alan Tom, will collaborate closely with you.
They will take the time to understand your unique objectives and then craft a customized treatment plan tailored specifically for you.
A significant benefit of choosing Amelia St. Louis for your breast implant exchange in St. Louis, MO, is the exceptional freedom you'll have in customizing every detail of your new implants.
We empower you to make selections that perfectly align with your personal vision and lifestyle. This comprehensive customization includes:
- Implant Size: This refers to the volume of the breast implant, typically measured in cubic centimeters (cc). This measurement directly influences the overall fullness and projection of the breast. At Amelia St. Louis, you are free to select your desired implant size, whether you're aiming for a subtle increase, a more dramatic enhancement, or even a reduction in volume.
- Breast Implant Brand: This refers to the manufacturer of the breast implant. Different brands offer distinct technologies, levels of gel cohesiveness, and warranty programs. At Amelia St. Louis, we provide a curated selection of highly regarded and high-quality breast implant brands, offering you peace of mind and an array of excellent options.
- Sientra
- Motiva
- Mentor
- Allergan
- Breast Implant Profile: This describes how much the implant projects forward from the chest wall. Implants of the same volume can have varying profiles (e.g., low, moderate, high), which impact the overall shape and how much the breast projects. With Amelia St. Louis, you can choose the profile that best complements your body type and desired aesthetic outcome.
- Breast Implant Placement: This refers to the positioning of the implant, either over the chest muscle (subglandular), partially (dual plane), entirely beneath the chest muscle (submuscular). Each placement offers unique advantages concerning naturalness, the potential for rippling, and the likelihood of capsular contracture. Your surgeon at Amelia St. Louis, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rafi Fredman or plastic surgeon Dr. Alan Tom, will thoroughly discuss the optimal placement strategy based on your unique anatomy and aesthetic goals.
- Breast Implant Type: This denotes the material with which the implant is filled. The two primary types are saline (a sterile saltwater solution) and silicone gel (a cohesive silicone material, sometimes referred to as gummy bear implants). Each type possesses distinct characteristics in terms of feel, appearance, and required maintenance. Amelia St. Louis facilitates a comprehensive discussion of both options to help you make the most informed choice for your needs.
At Amelia St. Louis, your breast implant exchange surgery will be executed with the utmost care and precision by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rafi Fredman and plastic surgeon Dr. Alan Tom. They utilize advanced surgical techniques to ensure a safe procedure and achieve beautiful, natural-looking results.
Am I a good candidate for a breast implant exchange?
What do breast implant exchange scars look like?
Breast implant exchange scars are along the breast crease.
If you had a crease incision in your primary breast augmentation, you’ll have no additional scars.
Your surgeon will make an incision along the old one and remove existing scar tissue for a brand new scar. Like most incisions, they will take around six weeks to close completely. During that time you may be asked to wear tape over the incisions and avoid submerging in water.
Keep in mind it takes at least 12 months for scars to look their best. It’s important, especially in the first year to follow and be consistent with your surgeon’s scar protocol.
Breast Implant Exchange Types
What is a simple exchange?
Simple exchanges are best suited for someone who is generally happy with where the implants sit but wants a new implant style, profile, or size. The procedure is often less than an hour and is commonly done awake under local anesthesia.
The downtime after a simple exchange is nearly zero. A patient can often comfortably walk out of the office right after the procedure. If no anxiety or narcotics are taken, the patient can even drive themselves home.
Though every recovery is unique, simple implant exchange recovery is typically shorter than the initial surgery with minimal discomfort, even in the days immediately following the surgery. Many patients can expect six weeks of swimming/submerging in water restrictions and results will likely evolve quickly.
What is a complex exchange?
A complex exchange is typically for someone who wants to change the implant position to feel more supported or to position the implant higher, lower, more towards the center or more towards the side on the chest.
The procedure is more complex and therefore often requires general anesthesia. A complex exchange may involve things like mesh, a breast lift, pocket work, changing implant placement, or a significant increase or decrease in size.
Because the procedure is diverse, so are the recovery and final results. Typically, you can expect six weeks of lifting and water submersion restrictions, in some cases 5-7 days of downtime, results around 12 months post-op.
Benefits of Breast Implant Exchange
- Your Choice of Implant: You have the flexibility to select the size, type, and brand of your new implants, ensuring that your aesthetic goals are met.
- On-Site Implant Inventory: Many of the Amelia locations maintain a comprehensive on-site inventory of implants in various sizes and brands, so you can choose the implant best suited for your body and goals, ready for your procedure.
- Enhances Proportion and Symmetry: Updating the size or type of your implants can achieve a more balanced figure and address any asymmetries, enhancing your overall body proportions.
- Inclusive Pricing: The cost of your breast implant exchange includes all pre-operative, surgical, and post-operative appointments, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and operating room fees, ensuring no hidden costs during your journey.
- Individualized Support: Each patient is assigned a dedicated Patient Care Coordinator who will guide you through every step, providing personalized care and support throughout your experience.
- Experienced Surgeons: The skilled plastic surgeons of Amelia specialize in breast procedures and will work closely with you to develop a personalized surgical plan tailored to your needs.
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Our Pricing Includes:
- All pre-op, surgical, and post-op appointments
- Anesthesia, surgeon, and operating room fees
- Individualized pre- and post-op support from our clinical team
- A dedicated Patient Care Coordinator to guide you throughout your entire journey
