Breast Implant Replacement in Denver, Colorado (CO)

Breast implants can last 10 years or more, but you may need them replaced in the case of a medical complication or damage to the implant. Breast implant replacement can be an opportunity to get a new size or shape of implant, and to also have a breast lift performed.

Reasons to have your breast implants replaced

Implant replacement is necessary if you develop a medical complication or if your implants get damaged. Reasons to have your breast implants replaced include:          
  • A rupture or leak in the implant, which can cause health problems or breast asymmetry
  • Wrinkling or rippling in the implant that is visible or can be felt
  • Capsular contracture, where your body grows hard scar tissue around the implant
  • Capsular calcification, which are lumpy calcium deposits that grow around the implant
  • Breast deformity, including implant malposition, sagging, implant visibility, and asymmetry

How replacement surgery is performed

Implant replacement surgery is performed much the same way as your original breast augmentation surgery. The procedure can be performed under IV sedation or general anesthesia. Your original incision lines will most likely be re-opened to minimize new scarring. Your old implants will be removed and replaced with new ones. If you’re getting a new size or type of implant your surgeon may have to make new incisions and alter the pockets that your implants rest in.

Recovery after replacement

Recovery is usually milder compared to your original augmentation surgery, but can vary depending on the type of replacement implants you select and whether or not additional procedures such as a breast lift are performed. Most women can return to their normal activities in 10 days. You will have pain, swelling, soreness, and tenderness in your breasts after surgery. Your surgeon will prescribe pain medication as necessary while you recover.

Costs

The costs of breast implant replacement vary depending on the extent of your surgery and the replacement implants you select, as well as your location, surgeon, and health care coverage. Some implant manufacturers offer replacement warranties that can help with costs. You can discuss these factors with your surgeon and health care provider for more details.


About Andrew Wolfe, MD

For Dr. Wolfe, practicing plastic surgery in Denver, Colorado, means achieving a thoughtful balance between scientific advancement and human compassion. His surgical methods are a mix of the innovative and the traditional. While eager to adopt and perfect the most recent techniques, he is a careful study who remains grounded in the tenets of established medicine.Forming a personal connection with each patient lies at the center of Dr. Wolfe's medical philosophy.

This means not only taking the time to learn patients' histories thoroughly but also truly engaging with the individuals who come to his practice for treatment. He believes strongly in the importance of communicating with patients to keep them informed about both their needs and their options. Dr. Wolfe sees it as a privilege to operate on people who have made the choice to become his patient.

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501 S Cherry St #900
Denver, CO 80246

Featured Specialist for Breast Implant Replacement in Denver, CO

Andrew Wolfe, MD

The Center for Cosmetic Surgery

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725 Heritage Rd #100

Denver, CO 80401

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