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Breast Revision

Surgery

An unsatisfactory breast surgery can leave you more dissatisfied with your breast appearance than ever before. You may be unhappy with the results of your breast augmentation, or complications may be distorting the appearance of your breasts. No matter the reason for your unhappiness, correction surgery may be necessary to provide you with the breasts you desire. Breast revision surgery can improve the size, shape, and placement of your breast implants for more attractive and natural-looking breast augmentation results.

Customize Your Breast Revision

  • Capsule Work

    Capsulorrhaphy:

    • Capsulorrhaphy is designed to shrink the pocket to better hold your breast implants
    • Typically used in cases of implant disposition such as bottoming out or symmastia
    • Sutures may be placed around the breast pocket to hold the implant in place, and a biological mesh may be used as well

    Capsulectomy:

    • Capsulectomy is performed in cases of capsular contracture
    • In minor cases, an incision is placed into the scar tissue to release its hold of the breasts
    • In severe cases, the scar tissue and implant are completely removed and new implants are placed
    • Textured implants may be placed to minimize your risk of developing capsular contracture again
  • Lift

    Standalone:

    • A breast lift may be performed as a standalone procedure in women with implants
    • Typically performed when there is breast tissue pooling below the implant that causes double bubble deformity
    • Involves removing excess tissue, using sutures to reinforce breast tissue, and repositioning the nipple-areola complexes in some cases

    With Implant Exchange:

    • A breast lift may be required in patients who are going from large implants to smaller ones
    • The weight of the large implants weakens breast tissue, and the size stretches the breast tissues
    • A breast lift with an exchange helps ensure that you achieve long-lasting quality results

Reasons for Breast Revision

  • Wrong Size
    • Wrong implant size can be caused by a number of factors, including your natural frame, chosen volume, and implant placement
    • Dr. Wilson will help you determine the best new implant size to meet your needs
  • Implant Disposition
    • Implant disposition occurs when the implant slips out of the breast pocket
    • Bottoming out occurs when the implant slips below the inframammary line
    • Symmastia occurs when implants shift towards the midline of the chest
  • Capsular Contracture
    • Capsular contracture occurs when the natural scar tissue shell surrounding the implant begins to tighten and harden
    • Contracture can cause the breast to become tight, hard, and in some cases, painful
  • Implant Rupture
    • An implant rupture can occur because of capsular contracture, trauma, or wear on the implant over time
      • Saline implant ruptures are immediately noticeable
      • Silicone implant rupture can take years to become symptomatic

Changing Implant Placement

  • The placement of your implants (submuscular or subglandular) can affect the overall look and positioning of your breasts
  • If your breasts sit too high or lack an attractive shape, changing their position can help
  • In most cases, women choose to move their implants to a submuscular placement to create a more natural breast slope
  • If you are choosing to change to a submuscular placement, you may experience more discomfort during recovery that you did following your original augmentation

Concerns about Breast Revision

  • Scars

    Dr. Wilson always takes great care to place incisions in discreet locations, and in many situations, the original incision site is used. Some patients are more genetically prone to scarring than others. Patients who develop visible scarring will likely see an improvement in their scars over time. Most scarring eventually fades.

  • Pain

    You may feel a tight, new pressure on your chest from the change in the weight of your implants. This discomfort can last for several days. During this time, oral medication can be taken to control any pain you may experience.

  • Risks

    Breast revision is a safe procedure with a low risk of complications. As with any surgery, you should follow your aftercare instructions carefully to avoid infection. Discuss with your surgeon how to best care for your breasts following surgery and how to identify any possible complications that may develop.

  • Cost

    The cost of breast revision surgery is determined by several factors. Surgical fees, implant fees, facility fees, anesthesia fees, and the extent of correction required are all reflected in the cost of your breast revision. The type of implant used, including material and shape, can affect the cost of your procedure. A customized quote will be provided for you following a thorough consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Each woman’s body is built differently and has different needs. Multiple issues may be affecting your breast appearance. Dr. Wilson strives to tailor each breast revision to suit the aesthetic needs and goals of each patient.
Breast revision is performed as an outpatient procedure with the patient under general anesthesia to ensure comfort and safety.
Minor swelling that persists following breast augmentation surgery can affect the appearance of your breasts. Unless a medical complication occurs, you should wait at least a year before undergoing revision surgery.
There is no medical evidence to suggest that any long-term complications, such as breast cancer, are associated with implant ruptures. However, it is best to fix a rupture as soon as it is identified.

Before & After

Patient Before Breast Revision Surgery
Patient After Breast Revision Surgery
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