Many women who choose to get breast augmentation are satisfied with their results and enjoy their increased feminine curves. Yet, over time, breast augmentation results may change in appearance due to gravity, the natural aging process, or implant complications. Additionally, while breast augmentation patients may love their results initially, it is not uncommon for them to change their minds over time, especially years after their procedure. Later down the line, some women may wish to have smaller or larger breasts.
Kadz Plastic Surgery offers breast implant revision to help breast augmentation patients address implant complications and achieve their new aesthetic vision for their breasts.
What Is Breast Implant Revision?
Whether your augmented breasts have changed in appearance, experienced a complication, or you have simply changed your mind and desire a new look, breast implant revision can provide a solution. Breast implant revision, sometimes called secondary breast augmentation, is a customized surgery that involves removing the old breast implants, exchanging the implants, and addressing complications.
Am I a Candidate for Breast Implant Revision?
If you’re dissatisfied with your previous breast augmentation results, a breast implant revision procedure may be able to address your concerns. It is typically recommended that patients wait at least one year after their initial breast augmentation before pursuing breast implant revision to allow for all swelling to subside and the full results to be apparent. However, if the breast revision is being performed to correct implant complications, then it may be performed sooner.
You might be a good candidate for breast implant revision surgery if you:
- Want to change the size or shape of your implants
- Want to fix the implant placement and position
- Want to remove your implants altogether
- Wish to correct breast asymmetry
- Are experiencing pain from capsular contracture
- Have a ruptured implant
- Have reasonable expectations for surgery
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Kadz in Beverly Hills, CA, to learn if breast implant revision is right for you.
What Are My Breast Implant Revision Options?
Every patient will have unique concerns and goals to address with breast implant revision. During a consultation with Dr. Kadz, patients will have their breasts examined and discuss their goals for their revision surgery. Dr. Kadz will evaluate their medical history and inform patients which options best suit their needs.
Changing Implant Size, Shape, or Type
Women who have decided they want smaller or larger breasts than their original augmentation size may choose to exchange their implants for their new preferred size. In addition to a new size, patients may also choose implants of a different shape or material.
Exchanging for New Implants
Some women may be perfectly happy with their implants and wish to keep their same breast aesthetic—however, breast implants are not designed to last forever, which means that at some point, they will need to be taken out and replaced to maintain the same look and feel. Many women who experience no implant complications but wish to keep their augmented breasts will choose to exchange their old implants around 10 to 15 years after their initial augmentation.
Removing Capsular Contracture
Capsular contracture is a common breast implant complication that occurs when the scar tissue hardens around the implant. The hardening of the scar tissue can cause the breasts to change appearance and make them feel overly firm. This can also cause pain in the breasts. For patients who are dealing with capsular contracture, Dr. Kadz can surgically remove the hardened scar tissue and replace the implants to restore the desired breast profile.
Removing Breast Implants
After having their augmented breasts for a period of time, some women may decide that they no longer want breast implants and wish to restore their natural breasts. For these patients, the breast implants can be removed, giving them their natural breast size back.
Adding a Breast Lift
As the natural aging process progresses over time, it is natural for the breasts to sag. Since many women want their breasts to appear youthful and perky, adding a breast lift is a popular choice among breast implant revision patients. A breast lift involves tightening the breast skin, removing excess saggy skin, and repositioning the nipple-areola complex.
How Is Breast Implant Revision Performed?
Patients will be put under anesthesia before the surgery begins to ensure comfort throughout the procedure. Dr. Kadz will create incisions around the breasts; the locations of these incisions will depend on the patient, and if possible, the incisions will be made in the same place as the initial augmentation to reduce additional scarring. Once the incisions are made, Dr. Kadz will make the necessary adjustments, depending on which options the patient has chosen for their breast implant revision. After all adjustments have been made, the incisions will be closed, and the breasts will be bandaged.
What Is the Recovery From Breast Implant Revision Like?
After breast implant revision surgery, patients can expect to wear a compression bra throughout their recovery period. The breasts will be swollen, and you may experience some pain and discomfort as your body heals. Similar to breast augmentation recovery, it is essential to not put any additional pressure on the breasts as they heal. You’ll be instructed not to lift your arms for some time and to sleep on your back at an inclined angle to help reduce swelling. The length of your recovery depends on the components of your surgery, and you should be prepared to have certain restrictions on strenuous physical activities during this time. Make sure to follow Dr. Kadz’s aftercare instructions to have a safe and successful breast implant revision recovery.
What Results Can I Expect After Breast Implant Revision?
It can be difficult to see breast implant revision results immediately after surgery since swelling will obscure their appearance. For some patients, the swelling may take six to twelve months to fully subside and see their final results.
How Much Does Breast Implant Revision Cost in Beverly Hills?
Since the breast implant revision procedure is highly tailored for each patient, costs can vary widely depending on the specificities of the surgery. Typically, the more extensive the procedure is, the more it’ll cost (i.e., removing capsular contracture and replacing the old implants will cost more than a simple breast implant removal that doesn’t involve inserting new implants). Patients should understand that the total breast implant revision cost will involve their surgeon’s fee, surgical facility costs, anesthesia fees, compression bras for recovery, and pain medications. Additionally, for those getting new implants, it is important to factor in the cost of these implants and understand that different implant types vary in price.
What Procedures Can Be Combined With Breast Implant Revision?
Combination procedures may be a desirable option for patients interested in treating more than one body area with one surgical appointment. Candidacy for combination procedures will vary depending on the patient and the surgeries they wish to have. Some procedures that may be combined with breast implant revision are:
Want to Learn More About Breast Implant Revision in Beverly Hills, CA?
For those considering breast implant revision, scheduling a consultation today can mark the start of your new breast rejuvenation journey. To learn more about breast implant revision in Beverly Hills and your options, call Kadz Plastic Surgery at (980) 372-5239 or complete our online contact form today.
