Is it Time for a Breast Implant Revision?

Let’s say you have breast implants, but for any one of a number of reasons, you wish to have them replaced or removed.

What is Breast Implant Revision Surgery?

Dr. Prysi performs breast implant revision surgery, which commonly involves removal and/or replacement of silicone or saline implants. A breast revision surgery can be done to change the size or type of your existing implants or to correct any complications from your previous breast augmentation. His overall goal is to restore your youthful breast contour and appearance through a carefully planned revision procedure.

When to Consider Breast Revision

• Your saline breast implants have deflated, or an X-ray or MRI suggests your silicone implant has a shell leak also known as an implant rupture
• If you want to change your implant/breast size or exchange them for new implants.
• If you have tightening of the scar tissue around the implant (capsular contracture) or your breast implants have shifted in position
• If your breast tissue has changed as a result of skin stretching or weight gain or loss.
• When implants are placed above the muscle in women with small breasts or thin breast tissue, they may be noticeable, or there may be rippling.
• Your implant has shifted to the center of your chest, creating a “uniboob.”
• Gravity and aging have altered the size and shape of your breasts
• You should have undergone a breast lift with your initial augmentation, and are wanting a breast lift now
• You are unhappy with the results of previous surgery due to poor implant placement or other aesthetic problems

Dr. Prysi will need your surgical records from your first augmentation when he meets with you for a breast implant revision consultation in his Naples office. He will discuss your individual situation, and devise a breast implant revision procedure treatment plan to address the issues you are experiencing.

If you have concerns regarding silicone or saline implants, fear no longer! Today’s silicone gel implants are nothing like the ones that caused problems many years ago. The gel implants we use today are much safer and are designed to mimic real breast tissue.

Breast Implant Revision Procedure

Dr. Prysi, a board-certified plastic surgeon, will make small incisions in the skin under your breast and place your new implants under the skin and tissue of the breasts. This surgical procedure typically takes about 60 minutes under general anesthetic and can be done on an outpatient basis. You can expect to be back at work within a week, although you should avoid heavy lifting for about two weeks. You can resume some physical activity in two to four weeks.

What to Expect After Your Breast Implant Revision Surgery

While revision surgery is never considered a standard or routine procedure, Dr. Prysi’s expertise in plastic surgery ensures a smooth and natural-looking result. After surgery, you will regain a youthful breast shape with improved symmetry, whether you choose to increase or decrease your breast size through breast surgery.

Contact Us

If you are interested in breast implant revision surgery, contact us today at Prysi Cosmetic Surgery by completing our online contact form to schedule a consultation.