Breast Implant Exchange Surgery in San Antonio, TX
Replace your implants with breast implant exchange surgery
Breast Implant Exchange Surgery in San Antonio, TX
Amelia San Antonio Specializes in Breast Implant Exchange.
Breast implant exchange surgery in San Antonio, TX, at Amelia San Antonio, involves seamlessly replacing your current breast implants with new ones, whether your primary motivation is to refresh your aesthetic, resolve specific complications, or simply achieve a different desired appearance.
The team at Amelia San Antonio truly understands that your personal preferences can evolve, and we're deeply committed to helping you realize your ideal breast goals through highly personalized care and an expansive array of choices.
The reasons for pursuing a breast implant exchange can vary widely. Some individuals may desire a different size or contour than their original augmentation provided, while others might be experiencing concerns such as capsular contracture (a firming or tightening of the scar tissue around the implant), implant rupture, or displacement.
Regardless of your unique motivation, Dr. Marcos Lopez of Amelia San Antonio will work closely with you to create a plan that achieves your breast goals.
Your consultation is dedicated to fully understanding your specific objectives and meticulously crafting a bespoke treatment plan designed precisely for your needs.
A significant advantage of choosing Amelia San Antonio for your breast implant exchange in San Antonio, TX, is the extraordinary freedom you'll have in customizing your new implants.
We empower you to make choices that perfectly align with your aesthetic goals and complement your lifestyle. This extensive personalization includes:
- Implant Size: This refers to the volume of the breast implant, typically quantified in cubic centimeters (cc). This measurement directly influences the overall fullness and projection of the breast. At Amelia San Antonio, you have the flexibility to select your desired implant size, whether you're seeking a subtle enhancement, a more pronounced augmentation, or even a reduction in volume.
- Breast Implant Brand: This denotes the manufacturer of the breast implant. Various brands offer distinct technologies, levels of gel cohesiveness, and warranty programs. At Amelia San Antonio, we provide a curated selection of highly reputable and premium breast implant brands, offering you both peace of mind and diverse options.
- Sientra
- Motiva
- Mentor
- Breast Implant Profile: This describes how much the implant projects forward from the chest wall. Implants of the same volume can feature varying profiles (e.g., low, moderate, high), which significantly impact the overall shape and forward projection of the breast. With Amelia San Antonio, you can confidently choose the profile that best harmonizes with your body type and desired aesthetic outcome.
- Breast Implant Placement: This refers to the precise positioning of the implant, either over the chest muscle (subglandular) or partially or entirely beneath the chest muscle (submuscular or dual plane). Each placement offers unique advantages concerning natural feel, the potential for visible rippling, and the likelihood of capsular contracture. Your Amelia San Antonio surgeon, Dr. Marcos Lopez, will thoroughly discuss the optimal placement strategy based on your unique anatomy and desired aesthetic goals.
- Breast Implant Type: This indicates 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, often referred to as gummy bear implants). Each type possesses distinct characteristics in terms of feel, appearance, and required maintenance. Amelia San Antonio facilitates a comprehensive discussion of both options to help you make the most informed choice for your needs.
At Amelia San Antonio, your breast implant exchange surgery will be executed with the utmost care and precision by Dr. Marcos Lopez. Dr. Lopez utilizes advanced surgical techniques to ensure a safe procedure and achieve beautiful, incredibly 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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Implant exchanges are performed in two ways, each with their own pricing:
- Awake (under local anesthesia): $5,879
- Asleep (under general anesthesia): $6,979
What's best for you and your goals will be determined at your consultation where we will create your personal surgery plan.
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
