Even though this is uncommon, implant rupture can possibly occur. If a saline implant ruptures, deflation will take place almost immediately. Therefore, a visible appearance will occur. On the other hand, if the implant is silicone-based and ruptures, it is only seen through an MRI. Whether silicone or saline, if a rupture happens, a corrective procedure will be required.

This is the term used for scar tissue hardening, which occurs when the delicate tissue around the saline or silicone implant becomes hard and thickens. Although many implant surgeries do result in some internal scar tissue, most women will never see or feel it. In some instances, the scarring could interfere with implant placement, which can change the breast shape and implant functionality, delivering an undesirable outcome. Capsular contracture surgery to reduce scarring would be recommended.

Asymmetry occurs when the implant sizes look disproportionate. This is because of a wrong size implant placement, drooping on one side, or another condition that may cause asymmetry. A thorough assessment would need to be performed to determine what is leading to the asymmetry, then surgery would be needed to correct the problem, and finally, new implants would be positioned to create a symmetrical result.

Bottoming out is a condition that happens when one or both breasts drop too low or “bottom out.” In many cases, this is a case of a positioning error that occurred in the first operation. To modify this issue, a new placement strategy may be needed. In some cases, tissue grafting most likely will be needed, as well as a surgically formed pocket to securely fit the new implant. For most women, switching to a silicone implant usually will solve this problem.

Symmastia is a condition that takes place when implants are inserted and placed too close together. In most cases, this is because the implant used was the wrong shape and width. A revision treatment will correct this problem by choosing an implant that fits your body type and looks pleasing to the eye.

This condition occurs when there are obvious rippling and wrinkles beneath the skin. Generally, this irregularity forms just along the edging of the implant. Rippling is more common in patients who are of low body weight. Often, this condition can be fixed by simply changing to a silicone implant.

There are times a secondary breast surgery is as simple as receiving a smaller or larger sized implant. With the original surgery, you may have opted to go too conservative or gone a bit too large. A new breast implant size can be inserted to reach the desired look.