Is It Time for an Upgrade? 4 Signs You Should Consider Breast Revision Surgery

Your breast implants may have once given you exactly the look you wanted, but your body, preferences, and implants can change over time. Breast revision surgery offered at Dr. Brandon Plastic Surgery addresses concerns that develop after an initial augmentation.

Here are four signs it may be time to consider a conversation about breast revision surgery.

1. Your breasts have changed over time

Aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, and changes in your skin can all affect the appearance of your breasts. You may notice sagging, changes in breast shape, or a difference in how your implants sit. Sometimes, a breast lift performed along with revision surgery can help restore a more youthful or balanced position.

2. Your implants have been in place for many years

Breast implants aren’t considered lifetime devices, and they may eventually need to be replaced or removed. This doesn’t mean that something is wrong. If you’ve had your implants for many years, it may be worth scheduling an evaluation to assess their condition and discuss your options. 

Dr. Brandon Elnekaveh can evaluate your implants and surrounding breast tissue and help you determine whether monitoring, replacement, removal, or another approach makes sense for you.

3. Your implants no longer fit your lifestyle or aesthetic goals

Sometimes, nothing is medically wrong with your implants. You may simply have different preferences than you did when you had your original augmentation. Perhaps you want a smaller or larger size, a more natural appearance, or a different breast shape.

A breast revision consultation gives you the opportunity to reassess your goals and determine what approach can help you achieve a result that better reflects what you want today.

4. You’re experiencing discomfort or other symptoms

You shouldn’t ignore persistent discomfort, tightness, changes in sensation, or other new symptoms. While some symptoms can have relatively simple explanations, others may be associated with complications that require evaluation.

Changes in the appearance, position, or feel of an implant may also be worth discussing, particularly if they develop suddenly or continue to worsen.

An in-person examination with Dr. Brandon can help determine what’s happening and whether he can address the concern without surgery or whether breast revision surgery may be appropriate. He can explain your options and help you understand what to expect based on your individual circumstances.

Is breast revision right for you?

Breast revision surgery is highly individualized. Depending on your concerns, treatment may involve implant replacement, implant removal, a breast lift, correction of asymmetry, or a combination of procedures.

If your breasts no longer look or feel the way you want them to, a consultation can help you understand your options.  Call Dr. Brandon Plastic Surgery, or use the online tool to book an appointment.