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Nearly all breast implants used in the United States have a warranty of ten years. While some breast implants can last for many more years, some other implants need to be replaced in a much shorter span of time. It is important to remember that implants cannot last forever. 

According to statistics collected by the manufacturers of implants, about half of breast implants need to be replaced within seven years. Some of the common reasons for implant problems are rupture, capsular contracture, and infection.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides breast implant removal to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding communities. 

Capsular Contracture

Capsular contracture refers to the scarring that takes place around the implant. All implants – textured, smooth, above muscle, below muscle, round shaped develop a capsule. Breast implants are a foreign body, the body tries to separate the implant by creating a capsule around it as a wall from the implant. 

The capsule may be soft and flimsy –like an unnoticeable film. Or it may become solid and painful –like a hard shell that might shrink and contracts with the passage of time. When an implant has a painful, hard capsular contracture, it is not risky in itself. However, the discomfort, may force women to wish for the removal of the entire implant along with the capsule.

En Bloc Capsulectomy

An en bloc capsulectomy is a surgical procedure performed to take out the breast implant and the capsule as a single entity. A complete en bloc capsulectomy is a thorough and meticulous cosmetic surgery that takes out every bit of the capsule, together with the piece that may be close to the ribs and the chest wall.

A partial capsulectomy leaves segments of the capsule in the breast pocket. The incision made during an en bloc capsulectomy may be an irritant to the leftover breast tissue, and this will stimulate production of fluid from the body. After an en bloc capsulectomy, it is essential to place drains to make sure the fluid exits from the breast pocket. 

If a fresh breast implant is being placed, it is usually put in a fresh space. This means, if the original implant was positioned subpectorally, the fresh implant would be placed prepectorally. On the other hand, if the original implant was positioned prepectorally, the fresh breast implant would be placed sub-pectorally. If the pectoralis muscle has been damaged or divided, it will be essential to repair the pectoralis muscle. 

Capsulectomy without Replacement or Implant

The surgeon will have to leave the drains for a longer time to remove the fluid, for patients who go through the implant removal procedure and en bloc capsulectomy but without a replacement of the implant. Patients who are left with excess breast tissue may require a mastopexy or a breast lift plastic surgery to reposition any leftover breast tissue to reconstruct a breast mound.

How should you prepare for surgery?

It’s logical and necessary to stop smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol, a few of weeks before your En Bloc Capsulectomy, because, both of them increase the chances of swelling and bruising. All supplements and medications should be stopped at least two weeks prior to the surgery. On the day of your procedure, make sure you have someone who can drive you home. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby area for breast implant removal. 

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.

Breast implant removal is an important cosmetic procedure, which may or may not be performed along with a breast lift surgery. 

To ensure predictable and safe results, patients should choose an experienced and qualified breast removal surgeon. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides breast implant removal to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding locations. 

Why Select on a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon?

American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) is the only board which is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. It has strict standards of selection for giving certification. Patients who choose an ABPS board certified cosmetic surgeon can be assured that the surgeon will have at least three to five years of medical training which includes a minimum of 2 years of training entirely in plastic surgery.

Board certified cosmetic surgeons keep themselves updated with the latest techniques and recent innovations. They also pursue continuous training in the field of plastic and cosmetic surgery to deliver safe and effective results in all surgical procedures.

Emphasis on Customization

Make sure to select a surgeon who clearly understands that best outcomes in a procedure like the breast implant removal can only be achieved when the surgeon decides to adopt a customized strategy. The body of each patient is unique. 

The surgeon should remember the subtle anatomical differences and take into consideration the cosmetic objectives and the patient’s specific health requirements while deciding a surgical plan for breast implant removal or replacement.

Strike a Balancing between Art and Science

Your surgeon should have the right training and qualifications along with the required skills to create the correct balance between art and science in each plastic surgery they perform. This strategy will help them to deliver implant results that are healthy, sustainable, and more natural looking.

About Dr. Richards

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson G. Richards received training in advanced cosmetic plastic surgery at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic. He graduated from the Cornell Medical School in New York City and is the chief plastic surgery resident at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He is considered an expert in plastic surgery and is often invited to address national meetings of thousands of other plastic surgeons.

His paper, explaining a technique that considerably reduces pain after breast enhancement, was published in the illustrious national Aesthetic Surgery Journal and has been cited by other articles related to breast surgery. He is also the recipient of the top resident research award for studying data at his institution to find patterns that would help to improve care of the patients. 

HONORS/AWARDS:

• Joseph M. Serletti, MD, Resident Research Award, 2013 – For Excellence in Academic Plastic Surgery at URMC Senior Top Gun Award, 
• 2012 – Overall highest score on plastic surgery in-service of plastic surgery residents at URMC. 
• Junior Top Gun Award, 2011 – Highest score on plastic surgery in-service exam at junior level among plastic surgery residents at URMC. 
• Phi Kappa Phi, 2004 – Undergraduate honors society Omicron Delta Epsilon, 
• 2004 – International Economics Honors Society Eagle Scout, 1996

Final Decision

Once you have chosen an experienced board certified breast implant surgeon, there are a number of questions you should your surgeon to make sure they understand your requirements. You should also speak to one of the surgeon’s patients who has undergone en bloc procedure to know about their experiences. Lastly, you may ask for before and after pictures of the cosmetic surgeon’s own patients.

It is vital that your surgeon is clear about your expectations from the surgery. If you want to ensure that you and your surgeon are on the same page, please make a detailed list of your areas of concern and carry your queries with you to your consultation. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby area for breast implant removal. 

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.

Mommy makeover is a highly customizable plastic surgery procedure, which can be individualized to meet the unique cosmetic needs of a patient. 

The procedure is usually undertaken on moms in the age bracket of 20 to 35 years. The common elements of a mommy makeover include breast lift, breast implant surgery, breast reduction, tummy tuck, and liposuction.

It is vital to identify the best cosmetic surgeon for this elaborate procedure to ensure safe and effective outcomes. The surgeon should have the required professional background, training, and experience to perform multiple surgical procedures as part of a mommy makeover in a predictable and successful manner.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides mommy makeover to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding communities.  

Personalization

A majority of the plastic surgery procedures in a mommy makeover are customizable. The surgeon will carefully evaluate the unique structure of the patient and their personal cosmetic goals to create an individualized surgical plan. They will focus on developing highly desirable cosmetic results in a holistic and integrative way. Experienced surgeons use common incisions wherever possible during the mommy makeover. 

Their goal is to reduce the size and number of incisions, make incisions in discreet locations to reduce any scarring, and reduce the discomfort, downtime, and risks of complications for the patient. At times, they may recommend that the patient add one or more non-surgical cosmetic procedures, which could possibly decrease the invasiveness of the mommy makeover procedure.

Customized Care and Attention

A mommy makeover procedure represents a personal journey for a patient, and she should work with a surgeon who makes her feel at ease and is willing to offer her sufficient time to address her concerns and doubts. She should have access to the surgeon throughout the cosmetic surgery and recovery process. 

Personal Rapport and Comfort Level

It is also important for the surgeon to comprehend how the surgeon and their staff make her feel. There is an inherent risk of complications in any surgical procedure, which may cause obstructions in the patient’s path to accomplish her desired mommy makeover outcomes. 

She should feel entirely comfortable with her surgeon and their team. Therefore, it is crucial for the patient to identify a plastic surgeon whom she trusts and feels completely comfortable with for her mommy makeover procedure. 

The patient should ask herself the following questions:

• Do I trust this cosmetic surgeon to offer me correct guidance on safe and appropriate procedures?
• Am I comfortable enough to freely ask this surgeon any questions or express concerns that I may have during the mommy makeover process?

Why select an ABPS board certified surgeon?

The patient should preferably work with a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) for her mommy makeover procedure. This is the only board that the American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes. The board uses a strict selection process to award this prestigious certification. 

When working with a board-certified plastics surgeon, the patient is guaranteed that the surgeon has undergone a minimum of two years of exclusive plastic surgery training. ABPS board-certified plastic surgeons usually invest in best medical practices and superior quality standards and follow the updated safety protocols. 

Board-certified surgeons remain updated with innovative surgical techniques and technologies to provide their patients with safe and outstanding results. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for mommy makeover.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.