Symmastia is a condition where the breast implants have displaced beyond the midline and meet in the middle of your chest. In other words, the pockets that hold the right and left breast implants communicate. It gives you the look of having one large breast.

This is an uncommon, but known problem after breast augmentation. The fix requires surgery and can be very difficult to correct. The problem can occur with either saline or silicone implants placed above or below the muscle.

If you think you have this problem you are welcome to call our office at 502.721.0330 to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Lee Corbett, MD

www.CorbettCosmeticSurgery.com

As a Louisville, KY Breast Augmentation surgeon, I am frequently asked when implants need to be replaced. My answer is…”If they ain’t broke, don’t fix ‘em.”

The only absolute indication for replacement is deflation.

Other relative indications are weight changes and breast changes resulting from pregnancy and aging. A lot of times I will meet with a patient who has implants that are twenty-soemthing years old, she has had a few kids, and has added a few pounds over the years. The actual implant is usually fine, but the appearance of the breast, particularly out of the bra, may not be. Often, due to weight gain, the original implants are making the breast too large. Another common problem is that the breast is now drooping off the implant and a lift is in order.

So the answer to the question is that implants only need to be exchanged if they have failed or if you are unhappy with your breast’s appearance.

Lee Corbett, MD

www.CorbettCosmeticSurgery.com

All posts on this blog are presetned by Louisville, KY Plastic Surgeon, Lee Corbett.

Breast Augmentation is the most common cosmetic surgery performed in the U.S. In Louisville Breast Augmentation is equally as popular. So, I thought it worthwhile to blog on the recovery following the procedure.

Silicone Implants: Because these are most commonly placed above the muscle, recovery is easier. I advise patients to expect moderate discomfort for the first 48 hours. From day 3 to 7 you should be able to increase your activity level to near normal, exercise excluded. If you have an office position getting back to work after 4 or 5 days is reasonable. Exercise is allowed starting 2 weeks after surgery. Full activity should be reasonable by 1 month.

Saline Implants: Recovery with saline is a little longer and more difficult because the muscle is involved. Moderate or more pain can be an issue for the first 3 to 5 days and can be accompanied by significant breast swelling. Return to activities of daily living is possible within 24 hours and to a desk job, 7 days is reasonable. Again, I recommend against exercise for 14 days. Full unrestricted activity can resume in the 3 to 6 week zone.

Remember though that everyone’s pain levels are different. Some women come back and say the operation was a breeze and other that it was as much as childbirth. In all cases, you will be given enough pain medicine and muscle relaxers to maximize your comfort.

All posts on this blog are presented by Louisville Breast Implant specialist Dr. Lee Corbett.