Breast Repair
Breast repair, sometimes referred to as "Revision surgery" can improve upon the results of a previous breast procedure.
Breast repair is appropriate to help patients who would like to see change in the results of a previous surgery on their breasts. The reasons for which you may desire or have a breast repair recommended include:
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Outcomes of prior procedures did not meet your expectations.
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Complications have arisen such as excess external or internal scar tissue (capular contracture), rippling, a double bubble (breast tissue is sagging around the implant) bottoming out of an implant, or malposition of implants such as too far apart, too high, too low, or too close together (symmastia).
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Your body has changed and you desire changes in the shape, size or appearance of your breasts.
Breast repairs can generally be performed through the same incisions by which you had your previous breast surgery. Specialized techniques and the use of tissue substitutes or fat grafting may be recommended if you lack tissue to cover an implant or require additional support for the implant.
The Breast repair surgeries are most often done as outpatient procedures but occasionally may require an overnight stay if it is extensive or when combined with other procedures.
The procedures are typically done under general anesthesia unless minor changes are being performed.
Recovery depends on the extent of your breast repair. You can return to light activities within 2-3 days and your regular activities within 2-3 weeks.
Results may be long-term, but weight loss/gain, future pregnancy, or natural aging may alter your appearance.