Breast Augmentation Revision
Recovery
- 1–2 weeks: Rest; avoid heavy work or lifting
- 2–4 weeks: Back to normal daily life
About Breast Augmentation Revision
Breast augmentation revision is corrective surgery to change, replace, or remove breast implants you already have. It fixes problems, improves comfort, or updates your look to match what you want now.
Because the tissue has been operated on before, this procedure needs extra skill and experience, always choose a qualified, specialist plastic surgeon.
🔄 Implant Exchange
- Take out old implants; put in new ones
- Change size, shape, or material
- Best for: updating look or replacing worn implants
🛡️ Capsule Treatment (Capsulectomy)
- Remove or release hardened scar tissue around the implant
- Makes breasts soft, comfortable, and natural‑feeling again
- Best for: hardening, pain, or shape distortion
📍 Repositioning
- Reshape the pocket inside your breast so implants sit exactly where they should
- Fixes unevenness, sliding, or too high/low placement
⬆️ Revision + Breast Lift
- Combine implant work with lifting excess skin
- Gives a firm, high, youthful shape, perfect if skin has stretched or sagged
💉 Fat Grafting
- Use your own fat to smooth edges, fill dents, or hide implant outlines
- Softens the look and feel completely naturally
❌ Implant Removal (Explant)
- Take implants out entirely
- You can choose to just leave them out, or add a lift to reshape your natural breasts
Ideal Candidate
🩺 Medical or Safety Reasons
- Hardening tissue (capsular contracture): Scar tissue around the implant becomes hard, tight, or painful
- Implant damage: Leak, rupture, or wear over time
- Discomfort: Unnatural feel, pressure, or pain
⚖️ Position or Shape Problems
- Implants sit too high, too low, or slide outward
- Breasts look uneven or lopsided
- “Bottoming out” (implants drop too low) or “symmastia” (too close together in the middle)
- Visible rippling or edges showing
✨ New Aesthetic Goals
- Want larger or smaller size
- Prefer a different implant type (e.g., switch from saline to silicone)
- Want a more natural, softer, or lifted shape
- Tired of implants and want them removed
Proven Results
- Softer, more comfortable breasts
- Symmetrical, natural shape
- Implants sit correctly and securely
- Size and style exactly as you want now
- Pain or tightness gone
- More confidence and comfort
Your Timeline
Preparation
Complete breast imaging (mammogram, MRI or ultrasound) for implant integrity. Stop smoking 4+ weeks. Discontinue blood thinners 2 weeks prior. Pre-anaesthesia clearance and consultation regarding implant size or profile options.
Followup Care
Wear surgical bra 4-6 weeks. Limit overhead arm movement initially. Attend follow-ups at days 3, 10 and weeks 3, 6. Implant surveillance imaging every 2 years thereafter.
· Next Step
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