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Bookmark or Share- Breast reconstruction with implants - Mayo ClinicPre-pectoral breast implant. A breast implant that's placed on top of the chest muscle is called a pre-pectoral breast implant. It's often done in two operations. First, a surgeon places a tissue expander under the skin. The tissue expander is a temporary breast implant. It works like a balloon. The size can be adjusted to the size you prefer.
- Breast implants: Saline vs. silicone - Mayo ClinicIf an implant tears, the approach might depend on whether the implant is saline or silicone. Ruptured saline implant. If a saline breast implant tears, the implant will flatten. This will change the size and shape of the breast. Leaking saline solution isn't a health risk. But removing the silicone shell requires surgery.
- Silicone breast implants: What happens if they rupture? - Mayo ClinicIf a ruptured silicone implant causes symptoms, it needs to be removed. If you want a new implant, that typically can be placed during the same surgery. If you choose not to have another breast implant, you might want to have surgery to reshape your breast after the implant is removed.
- Breast lift - Mayo ClinicA breast lift is a surgical procedure performed by a plastic surgeon to change the shape of the breasts. During a breast lift, a plastic surgeon removes excess skin and reshapes breast tissue to raise the breasts. A breast lift is also known as mastopexy. You might choose to have a breast lift if your breasts sag or your nipples point downward.
- Breast reconstruction with flap surgery - Mayo ClinicBreast reconstruction with flap surgery is the most complex breast reconstructive option. Your surgeon transfers a section of skin, muscle, fat and blood vessels from one part of your body to your chest to create a new breast mound. In some cases, the skin and tissue need to be augmented with a breast implant to achieve the desired breast size.
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