What is Breast Augmentation Revision Surgery?
Breast augmentation revision involves removing and replacing existing implants or revising existing breast augmentation procedures and reshaping, resizing, or correcting breast or implant issues from previous implant surgery or breast augmentation.
Surgery Time
2 -3 Hours
Overnights
1 Night
Time Off
1 Week
Full Recovery
2 - 6 Months
Reasons for Breast augmentation revision?
The main reason for choosing to undergo a breast augmentation revision is to go bigger and increase the size of breasts with implants. Other reasons include:
- Correct previous breast augmentation
- Opting for a larger implant to increase breast size
- Breast asymmetry
- Pain from Capsular Contracture
- A shift in the position of the implant
- Unhappy with the size and shape from previous breast augmentation
Lifestyle choices may impact the decision to undergo breast augmentation revision such as wanting bigger-sized breasts due to droopiness or age. Many people may have originally chosen a larger-sized implant when having breast implant surgery but maybe want to change the implant size to a smaller size. This is possible when performed by a professional and qualified plastic surgeon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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During revision surgery, a small incision is made, and implants are removed, and new implants are added. Depending on the initial surgery, bigger implants may be used if you are looking for larger breasts.
Breast revisions surgery recovery will be discussed with you by your surgeon. Average recovery time can take up to 6 weeks. Post-op you should avoid strenuous activities such as heavy lifting, exertive exercise
If you have made the decision after breast augmentation surgery that you need revision surgery it is important to wait until you have recovered; as the results from the first surgery may take time to heal and settle. This may take up to 6 months for final results. If you are unsure whether you are ready for revision surgery, book a consultation to discuss.
The results are long-lasting however, they are not guaranteed lifetime or permanent results as natural ageing processes or lifestyle changes can affect the shape and appearance such as weight loss or gain. Maintaining good health and following proper aftercare during recovery will help the results and prolong the achieved appearance of the breasts.
If you have previously undergone a breast augmentation procedure and have had issues such as scar tissue, are unhappy with the results, or simply want to change your appearance then revision surgery may be suitable for you. It is also important that you are in good health including not smoking.
If you are not looking to increase cup size but are unhappy with the shape, then you may be a good candidate for a breast lift. (Internal Link to breast lift)
Breast augmentation procedures are completely safe if performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon. There are always risks with plastic surgery which is why it is important to make your surgeon aware of any health conditions. Not following proper aftercare is a big risk as you may slow down the healing process.
Depending on the reason for choosing revision surgery and the results you are hoping to achieve, the procedure will be specifically designed to meet your needs. This will involve deciding to use saline breast implants or silicone implants and whether the implants will be located above the pectoral muscle or above. It is important to discuss the process and what results you expect during a consultation.
