Breast augmentation is a popular and effective way to enhance your overall silhouette and boost your confidence in your appearance. However, even with the best results, changes to your breasts, such as pregnancy, weight fluctuations, aging, changes in personal preferences, or implant-related concerns, can all affect how they look and feel years after your initial surgery.

Breast augmentation revision is a surgical procedure designed to address these changes, correct issues from your original breast augmentation, and create natural-looking results that truly reflect your current aesthetic goals.

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What Is Breast Augmentation Revision?

Breast augmentation revision is a customized surgical procedure performed to improve or correct the results of a previous breast augmentation. Unlike an initial breast augmentation, revision surgery focuses on addressing existing implants, surrounding breast tissue, and any changes that have occurred since the original procedure.

Depending on your needs, breast augmentation revision may involve replacing implants with a different size, shape, or material, removing implants altogether, correcting implant position, treating scar tissue, or combining implant modifications with a breast lift for more youthful and perkier breasts.

Reasons for Breast Augmentation Revision

Breast augmentation revision can address both cosmetic concerns and medical complications that develop after your original surgery.

Common reasons for revision include:

  • Capsular contracture
  • Implant rupture or leakage
  • Implant malposition
  • Breast asymmetry
  • Visible implant rippling
  • Changes in breast shape caused by aging, pregnancy, or weight fluctuations
  • Different implant size, shape, or type
  • Desire to remove implants altogether

When you come in for your breast revision consultation, Dr. Agullo will listen to your concerns and reasons for choosing the procedure, and recommend the option or combination of options that will yield beautiful, natural-looking results.

Am I a Candidate for Breast Augmentation Revision?

Good candidates for breast augmentation revision are nonsmokers in good overall health who:

  • Experienced complications (such as capsular contracture or implant displacement) after their initial breast augmentation
  • Desire breast implants of a different size or type
  • Have asymmetrical or otherwise unsatisfactory results

The best way to determine if you’re a good candidate for breast augmentation revision is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Agullo. He will evaluate your breasts and let you know if the procedure is right for you, as well as recommend other procedures to help you achieve your aesthetic goals.

Schedule a breast augmentation revision consultation today by calling (915) 590-7900 or completing our online contact form.

How Is Breast Augmentation Revision Performed?

Breast augmentation revision is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia. Dr. Agullo’s goal is to use the same incision for the revision as was used in your initial breast augmentation, in order to minimize additional scarring. However, because your breast implant concerns and desired results are unique, he will approach your surgery with a personalized plan and using techniques designed to address your specific needs.

Based on Dr. Agullo’s surgical plan for your breast augmentation revision, your procedure may include one or more of the following options:

  • Implant exchange
  • Implant removal
  • En bloc implant removal
  • Complete capsulectomy
  • Capsulotomy
  • Breast lift surgery to reshape and elevate the breasts
  • Fat transfer to restore lost volume using your own tissue

After your breast augmentation revision is complete, you’ll spend time in the recovery area while our team monitors your healing before you return home in the care of a responsible adult.

Breast Augmentation Revision Options

Implant Exchange

Implant exchange is typically performed if you’re unhappy with your current breast implants and want to change to implants that are a different material, shape, size, or projection, or if you’ve had your current implants for 10–15 years and need to replace them.

Saline Implants

Filled with sterile saline after placement, these round implants allow for precise volume adjustments during revision surgery, making them a good choice for correcting breast asymmetry. Saline implants also create a fuller, rounder breast shape with more pronounced cleavage. Because they are filled after placement, they also require relatively small incisions.

Silicone Implants

Silicone gel implants are known for their soft, natural feel and realistic movement that closely mimic the look and texture of natural breast tissue. Their cohesive gel helps reduce visible rippling while maintaining an attractive and natural-looking contour.

Implant Removal With Breast Lift

If you’ve decided that breast implants no longer fit with your lifestyle or prefer a smaller, more natural appearance, implant removal with a breast lift may be ideal. If you choose implant removal with a breast lift, Dr. Agullo will develop a surgical plan based on your anatomy, skin quality, and aesthetic goals. You may also choose to add fat transfer to your implant removal, along with a lift, to naturally replace volume.

Tissue Reinforcement

Over time, your breast tissue may have weakened due to aging, significant weight loss, previous surgeries, or breast augmentation complications, so additional internal support may be beneficial. Depending on your needs, Dr. Agullo may strengthen the breast pocket by using a biologic or synthetic support mesh and/or creating a new implant pocket to improve implant positioning and provide longer-lasting results.

Fat Transfer

Fat grafting can be performed alongside implant revision to improve breast contours and create a smoother, more natural-looking transition around your implants. After gently harvesting fat from another area of your body through liposuction, the purified fat is strategically injected into your breasts. This technique can soften implant edges, reduce the appearance of rippling, improve symmetry, and provide subtle, natural-looking volume.

What Can I Expect From My Breast Augmentation Revision Recovery?

Recovery after your breast augmentation revision varies depending on the complexity of your procedure and whether additional treatments were performed. You will experience swelling, bruising, tightness, and mild to moderate soreness for several days after your surgery; however, prescription or over-the-counter pain medications can alleviate any discomfort.

You’ll wear a supportive surgical bra (no underwires) during your recovery to help minimize swelling and support your healing breasts. Light walking is encouraged, but you should avoid strenuous exercise and activities until cleared by Dr. Agullo.

You will typically be able to return to desk work within one to two weeks, although you may need more time off if your job is physically demanding. Swelling will gradually improve over the following weeks, and carefully following Dr. Agullo’s post-operative instructions will help ensure optimal healing and long-lasting results.

When Will I See My Breast Augmentation Revision Results?

You’ll notice changes in the appearance of your breasts immediately after surgery; however, your final results will be obscured by swelling and the normal healing process. Healing after breast augmentation revision surgery is gradual, so be patient as your breasts slowly soften and settle into a more natural position.

Most swelling diminishes within six to eight weeks, with your final breast augmentation revision results typically visible within three to six months after surgery. By monitoring your implants and maintaining a stable weight, you can enjoy the beautiful, long-lasting results of your breast augmentation revision for years to come.

How Much Does Breast Augmentation Revision Cost?

The cost of your breast augmentation revision surgery will vary depending on several factors, including your surgeon’s fees, anesthesia and surgical facility fees, and whether you choose to add other cosmetic procedures to your revision.

When you come in for your breast revision consultation, Dr. Agullo will create a customized treatment plan that includes the total cost of your surgery, based on your specific needs and desired results.

Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Augmentation Revision

How long should I wait before having breast augmentation revision?

Unless you’re experiencing a complication that requires immediate treatment, it’s usually recommended that you wait at least six to twelve months after your original breast augmentation before undergoing revision surgery. This allows your implants to settle and your tissues to completely heal, making it easier for Dr. Agullo to evaluate your breasts and develop an effective revision plan.

Can I combine breast augmentation revision with any other cosmetic procedures?

Yes! Many patients choose to combine breast augmentation revision with complementary aesthetic procedures. Depending on your goals, Dr. Agullo may recommend combining your breast revision with liposuction, fat transfer, or body contouring to achieve more comprehensive results.

Will breast augmentation revision leave new scars?

Dr. Agullo can typically perform your revision using the same incision locations as your original breast augmentation, which will minimize additional scarring. However, if new incisions are necessary to achieve the best results, he places them as discreetly as possible. With proper care, your breast augmentation revision scars will fade significantly within a year.

Learn More About Breast Augmentation Revision in El Paso

If you’re experiencing complications after breast augmentation or want to address concerns about the appearance of your breasts, breast augmentation revision surgery may be the solution. To learn more and schedule a consultation with double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Frank Agullo, call Southwest Plastic Surgery today at (915) 590-7900 or complete the online contact form.

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