You may be a good candidate for breast revision for the following reasons:

• Indication of shell leak in a silicone implant
• Implant deflation (loss of saline volume)
• Capsular contracture (the tightening of scar tissue around the implant
• To correct symmastia
• Double-bubble deformity
• A shift in implant position
• Increase or decrease implant size
• Change in breast tissue shape or volume due to loss of weight, weight gain or the stretching of skin

During an initial consultation, you will discuss the problem you are experiencing and what results you would like to achieve through surgery. Dr. Azharian will outline exactly what will take place during the process and give you detailed pre- and post-operation instructions.

Just as during a breast enhancement procedure, medications and general anesthesia are administered to ensure the comfort of the patient. Strategic incisions are made to cut down on the appearance of scars.

The exact methods Dr. Azharian employs during a breast revision procedure vary depending on what needs to be corrected and what you would like to achieve. When there is a need to remove implants, the implants will be drained and then removed, along with scar tissue and, in the case of silicone implants, muscle and tissue. In cases of capsular contracture, Dr. Azharian can correct the problem by cutting open the capsule or removing it entirely. If implants are being replaced, new implants will often be placed immediately after the old ones are removed.

Again, the length of recovery is dependent on what your breast revision procedure entails. Breast revision is typically an outpatient procedure so you can go home the same day. Breast revision is typically less invasive than an initial breast augmentation, meaning for a quicker recovery period. Strenuous physical activity should be avoided for at least two weeks following surgery, but returning to a normal work schedule can often take place after 7 to 10 days.

Dr. Azharian will divulge advice specific to your individual healing before and after surgery, and her staff will make sure you are supported throughout your recovery. No matter where you reside in the Tampa area — be it Wesley Chapel, St. Petersburg, or elsewhere — we will keep an eye on you from the beginning to the end of your breast reduction process.

One of the best ways to ease a patient’s mind about undergoing a breast revision procedure is to see before and after photos of similar surgeries. During your consultation at the Magnolia Plastic Surgery Center, Dr. Azharian will be pleased to show you a collection of breast revision before and after pictures that help you fully understand the results that can be achieved through this process.

Since one breast revision procedure can vary dramatically to the next, Dr. Azharian and her staff encourage you to contact us directly in order to discuss your individual case and the cost associated with it. There are many ways to pay for your surgery. Visit our finance page to learn more.

Breast implant revision surgery is not a standard or routine procedure and needs to be tailored specifically to the patient’s goals and desires. Therefore, this surgery should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon who is well-trained and experienced in all types of breast surgery and who will listen to the patient’s goals and desires and will develop a surgical plan specifically to address all of the issues at the time of surgery.

Over time, breast implants can change shape or size, and the overlying breast tissue can also change, creating an appearance or feel to the breast that is less desirable than the original result. Also, many breast implants have a lifetime warranty on the actual implant device, but after ten years the costs associated with having surgery to replace the implants are no longer covered. Because of this, many women will elect to replace or update their breast implants at or around the 10-year time frame.