Breast revision surgery by a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon Adelaide
If you have had breast surgery in the past, and you now have concerns about the surgical result, then any further surgery is considered revision surgery.
Some of the reasons that people have revision surgery include:
- Pain or discomfort
- Aesthetic concerns
- Asymmetry
- Changes in attitudes towards their body compounded by
- Weight changes
- Ageing
- Breastfeeding
- Complications of breast implants such as
- Rupture
- Displacement
- Capsular contracture
These problems can affect you physically and emotionally.
The techniques employed in revision surgery are dependent on the problem.
It is important that you see a surgeon with all the skills required to tackle any issue that you may have with your previous breast surgery. Some of the techniques that are used in revisional breast surgery include:
- Removing and replacing breast implants
- Breast lift
- Breast reduction
- Breast fat grafting
- Breast flap reconstruction
- Scar revisions
Most commonly, a combination of these techniques is required. For most patients, the result is achievable in one stage. For some, more than one stage of surgery is required.
Dr Quoc Lam is a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon, with his main focus on aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery.
He would commonly see patients with problems following breast surgery providing both uncomplicated and more intricate solutions to their concerns.
Dr Lam will take the time to listen to your story and your concerns. You should feel assured that his approach to your situation will be easy to understand with a focus on your lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Question
Breast revision surgery, also known as breast implant revision or breast implant removal and replacement, is a surgical procedure performed to correct or improve the results of a previous breast augmentation or reconstruction surgery. It is typically done to address issues such as implant malposition, capsular contracture (hardening of the scar tissue around the implant), implant rupture or leakage, dissatisfaction with the size or shape of the breasts, changes in breast appearance due to ageing or weight fluctuations, or to address complications from previous surgeries.
During breast revision surgery, the surgeon may remove or replace breast implants, adjust the position of the implants, remove excess scar tissue (capsulectomy), perform a breast lift (mastopexy), or reduce the size of the breasts (breast reduction). The specific techniques used in breast revision surgery depend on the individual’s unique circumstances and desired outcomes.
It’s important to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specialises in breast revision surgery to discuss your concerns, objectives, and the best approach for your situation.
Suitable candidates for breast revision surgery are individuals who have undergone previous breast augmentation, reconstruction, or revision surgery and are experiencing issues or are dissatisfied with the results. Common reasons for considering breast revision surgery include:
- Implant-related issues such as rupture, leakage, or capsular contracture.
- Changes in breast appearance due to ageing, weight fluctuations, or pregnancy.
- Desire to change the size, shape, or type of breast implants.
- Asymmetry or unevenness of the breasts.
- Dissatisfaction with the results of a previous breast surgery.
It’s important for candidates to be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the outcomes of the surgery. A consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon specialising in breast revision surgery is necessary to determine if you are a suitable candidate and to discuss your objectives and concerns.
Common reasons for breast revision surgery include correcting issues like implant rupture, capsular contracture, changes in breast appearance due to ageing or weight fluctuations, asymmetry, desire for a different size or type of implant, and unsatisfactory results from previous surgery.