Revisionary Breast Surgery in San Diego and La Jolla by Plastic Surgeon Dr. Mark Mofid

As the desire for Breast Enhancements increase so does the need for Revisionary Breast Surgeries. In 2007, plastic surgeons performed a total of 347,524 breast augmentation surgeries, up from just 212,500 in 2000, making breast augmentations the most widely performed cosmetic surgery procedure in 2007. This statistic represents a 64 percent increase over the number of procedures performed in the year 2000. Not every breast procedure performed is going to have 100 percent satisfaction result. Dr. Mofid understands this and feels prospective patients should have the option to obtain outstanding results. A revision surgery is more complex than the original breast surgery that was performed and requires an experienced surgeon to pay attention to detail and give the patient exactly what they yearn for.

Patients that are dissatisfied with the size or shape of their breasts or nipple position may opt to have additional surgery to increase or decrease the size of their breasts or to change the appearance of their nipple-areola complex.  If shape is the major concern, a mastopexy (breast lift) can be performed to give the breast a more youthful appearance.  Capsulated breast (hardening of implants), and ruptured or deflated breast implants require ex-plantation and re-augmentation of the implants.  If the original augmentation has caused a deformity or if the implant pocket is too large or too small or in the wrong plane, additional surgery may be necessary.  If you are experiencing any of these issues, you are invited to meet with Dr. Mofid to discuss your options and concerns. 

Dr. Mofid has pioneered a new surgical technique for the replacement of implants placed on top of the muscle to the plane under the muscle using Alloderm®.  He has taught this technique to other plastic surgeons at regional and national conferences and the article is in press within The Aesthetic Surgery Journal and set for publication in early 2009.