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Discover the Path to Self-Assurance

If you're experiencing visible wrinkling and rippling, an implant that has shifted into an unsightly position, excess scarring/capsular contracture, sagging, asymmetry, or other visible irregularities from a previous botched surgery, seeking breast revision can restore your confidence. You deserve to feel whole again, and there's hope in every step you take toward reclaiming your body.

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What is Breast Revision?

Breast revision addresses and corrects complications, concerns, or changes in appearance that may arise after a previous breast augmentation surgery. This includes replacing or adjusting breast implants, reshaping breast tissue, or addressing issues like implant rupture, deflation, malposition, or dissatisfaction with implant size or shape. Improving aesthetics and resolving any concerns is the goal.

Is a Breast Revision for You?

Candidates for breast revision typically include individuals who have undergone previous breast augmentation procedures and are experiencing concerns or complications related to their implants. Common reasons for seeking breast revision may consist of the following:

  • Shift of implant
  • Tightening of scar tissue around the implant
  • Implant exceeding lifespan
  • Dissatisfaction with original breast implant surgery
  • Change of shape due to weight fluctuation or pregnancy
  • Implant complications, like rupture, leakage, or capsular contracture
  • A desire for size, shape, or symmetry adjustments
  • The natural aging or life changes affecting implant appearance
  • Implants impacting overall health or well-being
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Discover the Various Techniques

Breast revision techniques encompass a range of procedures designed to address and improve the outcome of prior breast augmentation surgeries. These techniques can address implant type or size changes, capsule management, implant pocket adjustments, and soft tissue enhancements. Some essential breast revision techniques include:

  • Elective Implant Exchange from Saline to Silicone: Transitioning from saline to silicone implants, often chosen for a more natural feel and appearance.
  • Changing from smooth to textured implants or round to anatomical implants: Altering the implant surface or shape to achieve specific aesthetic goals.
  • Scar capsule removal and release: Correcting issues related to capsule contracture or scarring around the implant.
  • Soft tissue reinforcement with support materials: Utilizing support materials to provide additional stability and support to the breast tissue.
  • Explantation and complete capsulectomies with non-implant reconstruction: Removing implants and the surrounding scar tissue, often followed by non-implant-based breast reconstruction.
  • Breast Lift surgery (mastopexy): Elevating and reshaping the breasts for a more youthful and perky appearance.
  • Internal pocket tightening: Adjusting the implant pocket to enhance positioning and symmetry.
  • Exchanging implants from over to under the chest muscles: Changing implant placement to achieve different aesthetic outcomes.
  • Breast tissue removal: Reducing tissue volume to achieve a desired size or shape.
  • Fat grafting to correct any implant visibility: Utilizing fat transfer to address implant visibility or rippling issues, ensuring a smoother and more natural look. These breast revision techniques can be tailored to individual patient needs, providing a customized solution to improve the appearance and feel of the breasts following prior augmentation procedures.

Exceptional Results

Breast revision delivers a remarkable transformation, resulting in smaller, perkier breasts that beautifully complement your figure. The procedure addresses previous concerns, providing a harmonious balance to the body's overall appearance while minimizing visible scarring for discreet results. Patients can expect improved breast symmetry, reduced physical discomfort, and renewed self-confidence.

Your Recovery Process

Immediately Post-Op (Days 1-2)

  • Patients typically spend the first few hours in the recovery room under medical supervision
  • Discomfort, swelling, and bruising are common, and pain medication is prescribed to manage any pain
  • Dressings and bandages are applied to the surgical sites
  • Drains may be used to manage excess fluid buildup in some cases
  • Patients are encouraged to rest and limit physical activity

Week 1

  • Patients should continue to rest and limit physical activity
  • Swelling and bruising may peak during this time but will gradually subside
  • Stitches and dressings may be removed or replaced during a follow-up appointment
  • Patients may be advised to wear a surgical bra for support and compression

Weeks 2-4

  • Patients can gradually increase their daily activities and light exercise
  • Swelling continues to decrease
  • Many patients can return to work, and regular daily routines, but strenuous activities should still be avoided
  • Some discomfort and tightness may persist but should improve over time

Months 1-3

  • Swelling and bruising should have significantly subsided by this point
  • Scars will continue to fade and flatten
  • Most patients can resume regular exercise and physical activities
  • The final results start to become more apparent

Months 3-6

  • The breasts continue to settle into their final position and shape
  • Any residual swelling or minor asymmetry may continue to improve
  • Patients can typically wear regular bras and swimwear

1 Year & Beyond

  • By this time, most patients have achieved their final results
  • Scars will continue to fade but may take up to two years to reach their full maturity
  • Regular follow-up appointments with the surgeon are essential to monitor progress

Breast Revision FAQ

What are the risks?

Is breast revision surgery painful?

Does breast revision affect breastfeeding?

What are the risks?

Complications can occur with any cosmetic surgery, although they are relatively rare. Possible risks include infection, adverse reactions to anesthesia, blood clot formation, or fluid buildup. Temporary side effects may involve soreness, bruising, swelling, and numbness of the skin and areola. We use the safest techniques to ensure risks are minimized.

Is breast revision surgery painful?

While discomfort is common after surgery, pain levels can vary among individuals. Your surgeon will prescribe pain medication to manage post-operative pain.

Does breast revision affect breastfeeding?

Breast revision surgery can impact breastfeeding, depending on the technique and individual factors. Discuss your breastfeeding concerns with your surgeon, and we can provide personalized insights and recommendations based on your unique situation to help you make an informed decision.

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Let Athēnix Guide Your Breast Revision

Previously, breast implants had a shelf-life and needed replacing after ten or more years. With today’s technology, implants could last you up to a lifetime; however, consulting a physician about implant safety and your body is crucial. You shouldn’t have to feel like you have to make do with an undesired figure. Athēnix's physicians will work directly with you to achieve your ideal shape and breast size. Call Athēnix today at 888-276-1535 to schedule your consultation.

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