Breast Implant Revision

Implants themselves cannot be made smaller. You can opt for smaller implants with a revisional procedure, however.

Some patients have their implants removed permanently for various reasons. Dr. Kayastha can recommend the best way to restore your breasts to their natural state.

Breast implants themselves do not change shape - however, factors like settling or complications can change the appearance of your implant surgery results.

Candidates for breast implant revision are those who are unhappy with their current implants and would like them replaced. This can be done for a number of reasons. Your surgeon might recommend an implant replacement if your implants are over ten years old in order to reduce the risk of a rupture occurring. Implants should be revised and replaced at the first sign of a leak or rupture to restore their strength. You can also choose to have a revision if you change your mind about your implant shape, size, or material. Candidates must wait until they have fully healed from their previous procedure to consider a revision.

Saline implants are very obvious when ruptured since they cause the breast to deflate. Silicone implants can be tougher to detect, so Dr. Kayastha will make sure you understand what to look for.

There are risks that come with every type of surgery, but a board-certified plastic surgeon can help you make an educated decision about how to mitigate them.

A breast implant revision is a procedure to remove and replace breast implants. This can be done for a number of reasons, both medical and cosmetic. Patients might change their mind about the size, shape, or material of their implants and choose to have them replaced. In the case of a rupture, leakage, or other complication, an implant revision procedure would be required. The procedure is similar to a regular breast augmentation once the old implant has been removed.

Moderate to severe capsular contracture must be fixed by removing the breast implants and the scar capsule that forms around them. This process should always be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Fat transfer can be used for minimal breast augmentation if you have enough donor tissue on your body. Your plastic surgeon can help you determine your best options.

Breast implants are designed to be lifetime medical devices. However, they can still be subject to things like ruptures that mean they will need replacement.

During a breast implant revision, your old implants will be removed using your existing incision line. If capsular contracture is present, scar tissue will be removed and corrected. Your new implant will then be placed into the breast pocket and sutured like your original breast augmentation procedure.

Health insurance will sometimes cover breast revision surgery if youre experiencing complications like rupture, capsular contracture, or infection. We encourage each patient to check with their insurance provider ahead of their breast revision consultation.

You should be fully recovered from breast augmentation and give your results plenty of time to settle in. Its often recommended to give yourself one year before considering a revisional breast procedure.

Any time the skin is cut to perform surgery there must be a scar. The length of your scar will depend on the type of surgery and how extensive it is. Dr. Kayastha is committed to using the shortest scars possible while still achieving the results you want. Dr. Kayastha takes great care to ensure that you will have the best scar possible. Surgery is performed precisely and gently. After surgery multiple techniques including taping, silicone sheeting, scar cream, massage and lasers may be used to optimize the appearance of your scar.

The cost of your breast implant revision will depend on your unique circumstances. A consultation is needed to get an accurate cost estimate. See our pricing page for average costs for the procedure you are interested in. We offer financing (kplasticsurgery.com/resources/payment-options/) to help pay for your procedure if needed. Call / contact us to schedule you consultation and to get a cost estimate for your breast implant revision.