Breast Revision in Orange County, CA
Over time, many women experience physical changes like pregnancy and weight fluctuations that can cause their implants to look unflattering. Others may encounter medical complications, such as implant rupture or capsular contracture, that can cause their breasts to look distorted. Breast revision is performed to address these issues and restore your confidence in the appearance of your breasts.
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What Is Breast Revision?
What Can Breast Revision Improve?
Unsatisfying Results
While most women are thrilled with their augmented breasts, unfortunately, some patients are unhappy with the results. Breast revision can modify the size and shape of your implants to help you achieve your aesthetic needs.
Post-Op Complications
Some women experience medical complications after their breast augmentation. Fortunately, breast revision can address these issues to restore the appearance of your breasts.
Damaged Confidence
Many women whose breasts have changed due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, or age may feel self-conscious. Breast revision surgery can not only restore your breasts to their former appearance, but it can also improve your confidence.
Common Reasons for Breast Revision Surgery
Capsular Contracture
The most common complication associated with breast augmentation is capsular contracture. It occurs when the scar tissue capsule that forms around the breast implant tightens and begins to squeeze the implants. This contraction of the capsule can cause several issues, from breast deformity to hardness of the breast to pain. The only way to address capsular contracture is breast revision surgery to release the scar tissue and remove or replace the implant.
Implant Malposition
During breast augmentation surgery, your surgeon creates a breast pocket where the implant is placed. Most of the time, the implants stay positioned correctly within the pockets, but in some cases, they move out of place. This is known as implant malposition, and there are several types, including:
- Lateral malposition: When the implants move to the outer edges of your chest near your armpits
- Low malposition: The implants “bottom out” and move below the breast crease
- Symmastia: When your implants meet in the center of your chest and create a “uniboob”
Implant malposition of any kind requires breast revision surgery to correct.
Leaking or Ruptured Implants
Breast implants, whether saline or silicone, are designed to be durable and last for over ten years. However, leaks and ruptures do occasionally happen, and when they do, breast revision surgery is necessary.
Capsular Contracture
There are several reasons you might choose breast revision surgery related to your implants, including:
- Changing out old implants
- Going up or down in implant size
- Changing the type of implant (from saline to silicone or vice versa)
Sometimes, your personal aesthetic preferences change, in which case you may choose to get your implants removed altogether.
Are you interested in a breast revision surgery?
Your Breast Revision Treatment
Consultation
During your consultation, Dr. Wald will examine the condition of your breasts to determine the best option for your procedure, taking into account your physical and aesthetic needs. Ideal candidates must be in good health, nonsmokers, and realistic about their expectations.
Breast Revision Procedure
Breast revision surgery is performed on an outpatient basis using local or general anesthesia.
The extent of your breast revision surgery and incisions will be based on the reason for the surgery, and the procedure can take a few hours to complete, depending on the level of correction needed. Whenever possible, Dr. Wald will use the same incision used for your initial breast augmentation in order to limit additional scarring.
What Can I Expect From My Breast Revision Recovery?
Immediately After
Following your breast revision procedure, you will be asked to wear a surgical garment to support your breasts and minimize swelling. Swelling and bruising will occur but should resolve after a few days. You will be prescribed medication to help with any pain or discomfort.
2 Week After
You will be able to return to work and resume all non-strenuous activities.
6 Weeks After
Most of the swelling and bruising should have resolved, and you can return to your exercise routine and regular activities unless instructed otherwise by your surgeon.
Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Revision Surgery
How soon after breast augmentation can I get breast revision surgery?
You should wait at least six months after your breast augmentation (and ideally at least a year) before seeking breast revision surgery. It takes several months for your breast implants to settle into their permanent position, and your body needs enough time to completely heal after your initial surgery.
Can I combine other procedures with my breast revision surgery?
Yes, you may add other cosmetic procedures to your revision surgery. Breast lifts are a common choice for women undergoing breast revision, but you can also choose other types of procedures, including a tummy tuck or liposuction.
Do you reuse my previous implants?
In some cases, your previous implants can be reused. However, in cases of capsular contracture, old implants are not reused. Whether or not new implants are used in your breast revision surgery is determined on a case-by-case basis according to what will offer the best, safest results for you.
Am I a candidate for breast revision surgery?
Any woman who is unhappy with the results of her breast augmentation surgery may be a candidate for breast revision surgery. The best way to determine if breast revision is right for you is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Wald.
Learn More About Breast Revision Surgery in Orange County
Dr. Wald and his team at The Aesthetic Institute are here to answer any questions or concerns that you may have. Schedule a consultation with us today to begin your cosmetic journey toward a more youthful and confident appearance.
Call The Aesthetic Institute today at 714-312-3549 to learn more.