Breast Revision in Beverly Hills, CA
Breast revision surgery is an opportunity to correct complications from or dissatisfaction with the results of a previous breast augmentation, whether due to implant issues, poor aesthetics, or changes from aging and gravity. While breast augmentation surgery is meant to enhance your confidence, your results can sometimes fall short. Dr. Gabriel Chiu performs personalized breast revision procedures at his luxury Beverly Hills surgery center to restore symmetry, comfort, and natural-looking beauty to your silhouette. By customizing each breast revision surgery to your unique needs and anatomy, Dr. Chiu helps you reclaim the look you originally desired and renew your confidence in your appearance. Learn how breast revision can help you feel empowered and beautiful again.
Table of Contents
- What Is Breast Revision?
- What Are the Benefits of Breast Revision?
- Am I a Good Candidate For Breast Revision Surgery?
- Overview of a Typical Breast Revision Procedure
- What Is Recovery Like After Breast Revision?
- Results That Speak for Themselves
- What Can I Expect From My Breast Revision Results?
- Book Your Breast Revision Consultation in Beverly Hills Today
- Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Revision
What Is Breast Revision?
Breast revision surgery is designed to address issues arising after a previous breast augmentation procedure.
The procedure can benefit those whose results failed to live up to their expectations, who have experienced complications, or for whom the natural aging process has affected the appearance of their breasts. From replacing breast implants to improving breast shape, revision allows you to finally achieve the results you desire.
Some of the key reasons patients may need a revision procedure include:
- Capsular contracture (hardening of scar tissue around the breast implant)
- Replacing a ruptured implant
- Correcting a double bubble deformity (when your breast implant sits below the inframammary crease)
- Changing out breast implants for a different implant size or type (e.g., exchanging saline implants for silicone implants)
- Improving breast implant position
- Improving results following breast reconstruction surgery
What Are the Benefits of Breast Revision?
Breast revision surgery is an opportunity to correct unsatisfactory results or complications from a previous breast augmentation. Whether you’re unhappy with the size, shape, or position of your implants, revision surgery can help ensure that your physical appearance is aligned with your original vision.
Matching Your Results to Your Expectations
Breast revision can help you achieve a look that more closely reflects your desired aesthetic. If your initial breast augmentation didn’t produce the results you hoped for, revision can help refine those results, whether that means adjusting the size or type of your implants or improving symmetry and contour for a more balanced appearance.
Restoring Your Self-Confidence
When you’re unhappy with how your breasts look or feel, it can affect your confidence and body image. Isn’t that the purpose of undergoing breast augmentation in the first place? Breast revision restores a sense of control and can provide satisfaction when your concerns are addressed, improving your comfort in clothing, swimwear, and intimacy so you feel more at ease and confident in your body again.
Correcting Complications From a Previous Procedure
Breast revision surgery is often necessary to correct complications that have developed after your previous augmentation. Common issues include implant rupture or deflation, capsular contracture, implant malposition, and asymmetry. These complications can cause discomfort, visible distortion, or dissatisfaction with the appearance of your breasts. Revision surgery addresses these problems with the goal of restoring both the look and feel of your breasts while improving your comfort and satisfaction with your results.
Dr. Chiu is among the best plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills. No matter what your reason for seeking out breast revision surgery is, he will listen to your concerns and evaluate your body to determine the best options for achieving your breast revision goals.
Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Revision Surgery?
You may be a good candidate for breast revision surgery if you are unhappy with the results of your initial breast augmentation or are experiencing complications such as implant leakage or rupture, capsular contracture, or implant malposition.
You may also be seeking breast revision to update older implants, change your implant size or type, or address changes caused by aging, pregnancy, or weight fluctuations.
Ideal candidates for breast revision are nonsmokers in good overall health, at a stable weight, and who have realistic expectations about what revision surgery can achieve.
It is important that you genuinely feel that breast revision is right for you before proceeding, which is why your first step should be setting up a consultation with Dr. Chiu to discuss your concerns. The consultation process requires no commitment. Instead, it is a confidential discussion with a double board-certified plastic surgeon to explore your options to improve the appearance of your breasts. You will have the opportunity to clarify your goals and expectations, and Dr. Chiu can provide comprehensive information about the best path forward.
Overview of a Typical Breast Revision Procedure
Initial Consultation
First, you meet with Dr. Chiu to go over your situation and build a personalized treatment plan. He works closely with patients to create tailored results that align with patient expectations.
Preparing for the Procedure
Dr. Chiu will provide you with preparation instructions according to your health and procedure plan. These can include tasks such as:
- Stopping certain medications
- Avoiding any tobacco products
- Obtaining necessary bloodwork or lab tests
- Arranging for someone to drive you home after surgery
Day of the Procedure
Breast revision tends to be more complex than the patient’s original breast lift or breast augmentation procedure. This is because the procedure must not only reverse previous changes but also create new improvements. Additionally, patients may require revision for one or both breasts. Because of this, the procedure duration can vary, typically from one to four hours. Patients will receive general anesthesia to allow for total comfort. In some cases involving only minor changes, patients may need only local anesthesia.
What Is Recovery Like After Breast Revision?
Breast revision is typically an outpatient procedure, so you will return home the same day. The overall recovery experience can vary from person to person, but most patients will experience the following:
The First Week
You will need to take time off from work and any other activities. Particularly in revision surgery, proper rest and healing are essential to seeing results. Be sure to follow your post-procedure instructions and care for the surgical sites well. Swelling and bruising are normal. You may need to wear a compression garment to aid in healing.
The Second Week
Patients may need to continue with time off work, though generally can return to nonstrenuous work by the end of the week. Continue to care for your breasts as swelling and bruising gradually fade. Dr. Chiu typically sees patients for a follow-up appointment around this time.
Third to Fourth Weeks
You may resume minor activity, such as short walks. But continue to stay away from anything strenuous, particularly anything involving the chest muscles. Swelling and bruising should have faded, with only residual swelling left to resolve.
One Month and Beyond
You can make a gradual return to your full routine, including strenuous activity, by around the eighth week. However, listen to your body and avoid pushing it beyond its limits until fully healed.
What Can I Expect From My Breast Revision Results?
When working with a qualified surgeon like Dr. Chiu, patients can expect to see optimal outcomes for breast revision surgery in Beverly Hills.
You will usually see improvements the very next day, with the initial results appreciable after about two weeks, once the majority of swelling has faded. Your final results should be apparent after a few months, as residual swelling typically takes time to subside. While lingering swelling is not really noticeable at this point, it does need to fade before your final results are visible. Following Dr. Chiu’s post-procedure instructions is essential for seeing the best outcome with gorgeous results that can last for years.
Book Your Breast Revision Consultation in Beverly Hills Today
Dr. Chiu is proud to perform breast revision for patients in Beverly Hills and the surrounding areas. Start your journey toward reclaiming a sense of control over your body when you schedule a consultation for breast revision surgery at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery™. Call our office at (310) 888-8087 or use our online form to take that first step and begin working with a leading, board-certified plastic surgeon to achieve the body you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Revision
How long do I have to wait before undergoing breast revision?
It is typically recommended that you wait at least 6 to 12 months after your original breast augmentation before considering revision surgery. This allows your body enough time to heal, swelling to subside, and your breast implants to settle into their final position. Exceptions may be made in cases of complications like implant rupture, infection, or capsular contracture, which may require earlier intervention.
Am I a candidate for breast revision?
You may be a candidate for breast revision surgery if you are dissatisfied with the appearance, feel, or placement of your implants or are experiencing complications such as capsular contracture, ruptured or leaking implants, or asymmetry. Ideal candidates for breast revision surgery are patients in good overall health who are nonsmokers and have realistic expectations about what a breast revision procedure can achieve.
Will I have any additional scarring from my breast revision procedure?
Breast revision occasionally results in some additional scarring, but Dr. Chiu uses your original breast augmentation incision sites whenever possible to avoid creating new scars. However, if significant adjustments or repositioning are required, new incisions might be necessary. Any scars will fade over time, and silicone scar treatments can be used to lessen their appearance.
Do I have to keep the same implant type for my revision surgery?
No, you do not have to keep the same type of implant during breast revision. Many patients choose to switch from saline to silicone (or vice versa), or opt for newer-generation implants that offer different shapes, sizes, or materials. However, if you are only replacing one implant, you will need to keep the replacement implant the same material as the other existing breast implant.
If you do wish to change your breast implant type, Dr. Chiu can help you select the best option based on your body type and desired aesthetic.
How can I prepare for my breast revision procedure?
Preparation for your breast revision surgery is similar to that of breast augmentation. During your consultation appointment, you will be given specific instructions that detail how to prepare for your personalized procedure, including:
- Quitting all tobacco use for at least six weeks before and after surgery
- Temporarily avoiding certain medications or supplements prior to your procedure
- Completing all lab work and breast exams before your scheduled surgery
What type of anesthesia is used during breast revision?
To ensure patient safety and comfort, Dr. Chiu performs this breast revision surgery using general anesthesia under the supervision of a board-certified anesthesiologist.
Is breast revision surgery painful?
You can expect some discomfort following breast revision surgery; however, it is usually easily managed with prescription or over-the-counter pain medications. The level of pain after breast revision may depend on the extent of the procedure, such as whether capsular contracture is being treated or new implant pockets are created.
Does insurance cover the cost of breast revision?
In most cases, breast revision surgery is considered an elective cosmetic procedure, so it is typically not covered by medical insurance. However, exceptions may apply if the revision is deemed medically necessary. This can be the case if your original breast augmentation was part of a breast reconstruction procedure to correct anatomical deformities that result from injury, congenital condition, or mastectomy. When you come in for your consultation, Dr. Chiu can help you determine if your insurance will finance your breast revision.
How long do the results of breast revision last?
While breast revision results are considered long-lasting, the appearance of your breasts can still change due to aging, pregnancy, and weight fluctuations. Like with breast augmentation, you can preserve your results by maintaining a stable weight and wearing supportive bras.
What are the risks associated with breast revision surgery?
As with any surgical procedure, breast revision comes with some risks, including bleeding, infection, anesthesia complications, and poor wound healing. Specific to breast revision, there may also be risks of implant leaks or rupture, capsular contracture, changes in nipple sensation, asymmetry, or dissatisfaction with your cosmetic results. Choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Chiu, who has extensive experience in breast procedures, significantly reduces these risks.
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