Question about breast implants

Question: Have you come across or taken out silicone implants that have been in a 50 year old female patient for 20 years, if there no visible or obvious problems or concerns with them, is there any reason to have them remove. Beside a bit of sagging going on.
thank you for your wisdom and advice.
Violette
Answer: Thank you for contacting my office. Your question is a popular one. Because I have been performing breast surgery for over 20 years many of my own patients ask the same question. Basically, many doctors believe ,'If it ain't broken don't fix it.'
In other words if you are not having any problems with your old silicone breast implants why mess with them.
The breast implant manufacturers, Mentor, recommend patients exchange breast implants for new ones after 10 years.
To Rule out any concerns you may have about breast implant ruptures I would recommend regular mammogram's and MRI'S.
The FDA now recommends that Silicone breast implants be replaced after 10 years and that MRI'S be done every 3 to 5 years.
I have many patients who have had silicone breast implants for 20 or more years who are now coming in for breast implant exchanges along with a lift.
If you would like me to personally examine you so I can give you my recommendations please contact
  us at (714) 671-3033 to book an appointment.
Sincerely, Dr. Corbin

consultation please

Question: Can I schedule a Consultation please?
Answer: Call the office at (714) 671-3033 to arrange for a consultation with Dr. Corbin.

nipple reconstruction questions

Question: Can you add/recontruct a nipple if implants(silicon) are already in, and have you done a procedure like that and cost???
Answer: Yes nipple reconstruction can be performed with Silicone breast implants present. After breast reconstruction following breast cancer, I generally do the nipple and areolar reconstruction last. It is like the icing on the cake.
I have been performing breast reconstruction surgery for over 20 years.
For surgery fees contact Dee (714) 671-3033 and she will assist you.
Sincerely, Frederic H. Corbin M.D.

Plastic Surgery Q and A What causes Capsular contracture?

Question: What causes Capsular contracture?
Answer: Some patients heal more aggressively than others and some form capsular contracture which is scar tissue that forms around the breast implant. The scar constricts and pulls against the breast implant. Capsular contracture can happen in one or both breasts and it may only happen once or in a small percentage of patients it can reoccur. Capsular contracture may be painful and it may also distort the shape of the breast. In some extreme cases it may cause an implant rupture because the scar is so tightly contracted around the implant. Capsular contracture can happen soon after breast surgery or years afterwards. It varies. Generally if capsular contracture occurs surgery is recommended to remove the capsule and remove and replace the breast implants.

Plastic Surgery Q and A Capsular Contracture

Question: What is capsular contracture?
Answer: Capsular Contracture is scar tissue that forms around the breast implant. The scar constricts and pulls against the breast implant. Capsular contracture can happen in one or both breasts. Capsular contracture may be painful and it may also distort the shape of the breast or breasts.

Do I have to be put to sleep to have breast surgery?

Q. Do I have to be put to sleep to have breast surgery?

A. Yes. My Anesthesiologists do use general anesthesia for breast surgeries like breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lifts etc…

Will breast implants affect my ability to have children?

Q. Will breast implants affect my ability to have children?

A. Breast implants will not affect your fertility. However, even without breast implants there are no guarantees a woman can have children. This is something to discuss with a fertility expert.