Are you a woman unsatisfied with the results of your last breast augmentation procedure? If so, you are not alone because thousands of women out there have experienced some issues with their breast implants after getting the surgery. The most common post-surgery problems include:
- Breast implants are too small or big
- Breast implants are too high or low
- Breast implants too far apart or close together
- Breast implants’ edges are visible under the skin
- Breasts feel too hard
- Breast implants leaky or damaged
- Breast implants move too much
- Breast implants appear asymmetrical
The good news is that you don’t need to get another breast augmentation surgery to fix these problems. Instead, there is a less expensive and more effective procedure known as breast implant revision surgery that can correct these issues before they cause excess scarring, pain, discomfort, or worsening appearance.
Breast implant revision surgery focuses primarily on fixing the issues that need correction with your breast implants and nothing more. After an initial consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, you can schedule an appointment for a breast implant revision surgery where the surgeon will restore the breast appearance that you desire.
For example, suppose your previous breast augmentation procedure did not give you the proper breast symmetry, shape, or size that you wanted. In that case, the revision surgeon will work to provide you with the breast symmetry, shape, and size you initially wanted from the breast augmentation procedure.
What to Expect
If you managed to tolerate the breast augmentation procedure, then you should make it through the breast implant revision surgery just fine. It is worth getting the surgery because it will make you happier and feel more confident about the appearance of your breasts.
The typical breast implant revision surgery requires you to undergo general anesthesia before the procedure begins. Then, the board-certified surgeon can do a number of breast implant revision procedures depending on what you need to get done.
For instance, the surgeon can perform a capsulectomy to remove breast scar tissue. But if you need the symmetry corrected, the surgeon can do a capsulectomy to adjust the position of the breast implants. In some cases, the surgeon may replace one or more of the breast implants if they are ruptured or faulty.
You can expect the breast implant revision surgery to take anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on how much that needs to be revised. When it is over, the recovery time could take up to six weeks before your skin fully heals. You can usually resume normal daily activities about two days after the surgery. However, you should wait around three weeks before doing any heavy lifting or physically strenuous activities.
It’s also important to follow your surgeon’s aftercare instructions closely to ensure optimal healing. You might experience some swelling and bruising during the initial recovery period, but these symptoms generally subside within a few weeks. Remember to attend all follow-up appointments, as they are crucial for monitoring your progress and addressing any concerns promptly.