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Plastic Surgery | Cosmetic Surgery | Newport Beach | Orange County | CA Breast Implants ExchangeBreast Implants Exchange

Breast augmentation has emerged as a highly popular cosmetic surgery procedure in recent years due to advancements in surgical techniques and FDA approvals for high quality silicone implants. However, an experienced cosmetic surgeon will advise the patients about the possibility of breast implant replacement surgery at some point of time in the future. Implant exchange surgery may be more complex compared to the primary procedure in many cases. Therefore, the procedure should ideally be performed by an experienced and reputed plastic surgeon only. Dr. Hisham Seify is a leading surgeon providing this plastic surgery procedure to patients in Newport Beach, Orange County, CA, and surrounding communities.

Necessity of Implants Exchange

Breast implant exchange cosmetic surgery may become necessary for a number of reasons. Breast implants may become cracked or damaged due to capsular contracture. In some cases, the implants may lose their shape or move from their original position. Sometimes the woman may want to have smaller or larger sized breasts due to changed aesthetic priorities. Implant exchange plastic surgery may also be needed because some women want to replace their traditional saline implants with new FDA approved qualities of highly cohesive breast implants, such as Gummy Bears. If the cosmetic surgeon determines that the patient is a suitable candidate, they may recommend breast implant exchange procedure. Patients in Newport Beach, Orange County, CA, and other areas may receive this procedure from Dr. Seify, who is a board certified plastic surgeon in the region.

Non-suitability of Implants Exchange

In certain cases, the patient may not be found suitable for a breast implant exchange surgery. Some of the common reasons may be as follows:
  • Diagnosis of cancerous or pre-cancerous growth in the breast tissue.
  • Active infection found in some part of the patient’s body.
  • The candidate is pregnant or currently nursing a newborn.
  • A health condition that may pose a threat during the surgery or slow down the recovery is detected.
  • The candidate suffers from inefficient blood circulation due to a previous surgery or radiotherapy.

Surgical Procedure

The surgeon will usually perform this procedure under general anesthesia or intravenous sedation. Replacement of one or both implants may be involved. The reason for replacement may determine how complex the surgery is likely to be. If capsular contracture has not occurred, or if the patient wishes to exchange only the implant type, but with the same implant size, the surgical altering of breast cavity may not be required. The procedure will be performed using the old incision line as far as possible so that no new scars are formed. In case of implant damage, the debris will be first removed from the breast cavity. Through the incision the new implant will be placed and adjusted into position, and the incision will then be closed with sutures.

Recovery

Recovery period may be slightly longer than the primary breast augmentation procedure, but this will vary from one patient to another. Pain medications may be used for the first three to five days until the pain subsides on its own. The patient will be able to go back to work or return to their normal routine within a week to 10 days in most cases. See more procedures and treatments by plastic surgeon Dr. Hisham Seify in Newport Beach | Orange County Click here to schedule a consultation or call 949-251-1502

Breast Implants – Newport Beach, Orange County, CA

Breast Implants – Newport Beach, Orange County, CACosmetic surgery that involves insertion of implants to enhance the size of a woman’s breasts is called breast augmentation – known in medical terms as augmentation mammoplasty. There are two kinds of commonly used breast implants – silicone gel-based and saline ones. The third kind of breast implant, called ‘gummy bear’ in popular usage, was approved by the FDA in 2013. Saline breast implants, made of saltwater which is sterile, are inserted empty into an incision made by your plastic surgeon; the water is filled later. A silicone breast implant has a gel which gives the feel of human fat and is the more popular choice among women who want a natural look for their breasts. The gummy bear is the latest type of silicone implant used in breast augmentation by your plastic surgeon – what sets it apart from the earlier silicone implants is that the gel is more firm and cohesive. Before you decide on the right kind of breast implants, you will need to consult your plastic surgeon on the procedure, risks, post-operative care and costs involved. Cosmetic surgeon at Newport Plastic, Dr Hisham Seify is an expert in the field and you could seek an appointment with him at his facilities in Newport Beach, Orange County, CA.

Breast implant surgery

The procedure involves making incisions in one of these areas:
  • Underneath the breast – at the fold
  • The nipple area – more precisely the region that comprises the areola and the nipple
  • Under the arms.
  • In the belly button region.
After the incision is made and the breast implant is inserted, the cut is sutured up, and you will be given a surgical bra and other dressings. Breast augmentation surgery only increases the size of the breast, but doesn’t correct sagging of the breast. If you want to add fullness and a lift to your breast, your plastic surgeon may recommend a breast lift surgery that is done along with breast augmentation or at a separate date.

Post-surgery

It will take at least ten to twelve weeks before your implants finally get set and positioned in the breasts. You will have to continue wearing surgical bras for at least four weeks after your plastic surgery – but this depends on the speed of healing and you should consult your plastic surgeon  before shifting to regular bras. It is also important to schedule regular follow-up visits to your center  to get your breasts examined.

Costs involved

The cost of surgery depends on many variable factors – the location of your facility, the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia charges and other amenities provided by your center. Insurance may not be an option because breast augmentation is considered a plastic surgery performed for cosmetic reasons and not for medical/health issues. However, financing options are available, and you could borrow loans at low-interest rates. Your cosmetic surgeon and his office may be able to help you out with financing because they usually work with a set of companies to provide such options for those who may have to rely on external funding.

Breast Augmentation Newport Beach | Orange County

Breast Augmentation Newport Beach | Orange CountyDr. Hisham Seify, a board certified plastic surgeon in Newport Beach, CA, is an expert in various reconstructive and cosmetic surgery procedures for the breast, body, and face. Apart from leading his independent practice as a cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Seify also serves the cause of the community as a lecturer and educator. He is also associated with a number of leading hospitals in Orange County to provide his services. Patients in Newport Beach, Orange County, CA and nearby areas have an opportunity to receive terrific, salient, and cutting edge plastic surgery procedures from Dr. Seify.

What is Breast Augmentation with a Lift?

Breast augmentation and breast lift are cosmetic surgery procedures designed to enhance the size, shape and firmness of female breasts. Breast augmentation procedure involves the surgical placement of saline or silicone gel based breast implants to increase the size, fullness and volume of breasts. Breast lift surgery is aimed at raising the sagging breasts to a more youthful position and excising loose skin to provide the breasts with a tighter and smoother shape and contour. Breast augmentation may sometimes also be performed as a reconstructive plastic surgery procedure. In some cases, the breasts may have lost volume following a pregnancy or major weight loss, or the breasts may be naturally small in size. If such a condition is accompanied by severely drooping breasts due to excess loose skin, the cosmetic surgeon may recommend a combination procedure called breast augmentation with lift. This is a comprehensive single procedure that combines surgical placement of breast implants along with skin and muscle tightening to lift and reposition the breasts, nipples and areolas to a more youthful level.

Some Top Benefits of a Combined Surgical Procedure

When breast augmentation surgery is performed in concert with breast lift, it offers certain inherent advantages compared to a situation involving two separate surgeries performed at different occasions. As an experienced plastic surgeon, Dr. Seify explains the benefits of breast augmentation with lift to his patients in Newport Beach, Orange County, CA and surrounding communities in order to help them make an informed decision about the choice of treatment. If the patient is a fit candidate for a combined procedure, Dr. Seify will apprise her about the various benefits of a combined surgery. The most important benefit in case of breast augmentation with lift as a combined surgery is that the surgeon is in a position to make a comprehensive and efficient treatment plan for an optimal outcome. Secondly, since the procedure is performed as a single surgery, it requires the patient to undergo general anesthesia or IV sedation just once. The consultation and preparation prior to the surgery is required only once. The patient has to undergo the recovery period also once, and post-surgical discomfort is not repeated twice. The combined procedure becomes more conservative because the patient is exposed to the standard risks and complications of a typical surgery only once. From a cost-effectiveness point of view as well, a combined procedure is usually more economical compared to two separate surgeries because the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia and operating room costs are incurred just once.

Surgical Procedure

Breast augmentation with lift plastic surgery procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia. As per the treatment plan decided in advance, the surgeon will make the pre-determined incision in a discreet manner to ensure that scars remain hidden as far as possible. Breast implant will be inserted through the incision and placed in the breast tissue in a position decided in advance in accordance with the patient’s breast anatomy and aesthetic goals. Breast lift surgery begins with an incision that may be made around the areola or an additional incision going vertically down the breast fold and horizontally along the breast fold. Through the incision, the surgeon will lift and reshape underlying breast tissue and reduce the excess skin to achieve a tighter and firmer breast contour. Nipples and areolas may also be lifted to a more youthful position. Dr. Seify makes sure that the patient is consulted closely to arrive at the best decisions regarding the choice of implants, the type of incision and the placement position of the implants, as well as the repositioning and tightening of breasts. Patients in and around Newport Beach and Orange County, CA can seek answers to all their concerns and queries with regard to a combined cosmetic surgery during the initial consultation.

Recovery

The outcome of breast augmentation with lift can be seen immediately after the surgery. Soreness and pain the treated area will be felt for the first few days, and the surgeon may prescribe pain relieving medication. Most patients can resume regular physical activity within one to two weeks. See more procedures and treatments by plastic surgeon Dr. Hisham Seify in Newport Beach | Orange County
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