Breast Implant Exchange in Gilbert, AZ

Breast implant revision, also known as breast implant removal or breast explant surgery, is a secondary surgery aimed at correcting or revising the previous, or primary breast augmentation procedure. This may involve correction of a complication like implant malposition or rupture, style preferences like upgrading implant size and technology, refreshing dated implants by exchanging them for new ones, or lifestyle changes that have impacted breast tissue, like pregnancy and breastfeeding, aging, and weight fluctuations.

If breast revision surgery is performed at the same incision points and the location of insertion is identical, pain and recovery associated with the procedure are reported to be less, with a shorter recovery time. This is because the incisions and pockets holding the implant were previously created and stretched.

However, if the revision requires new incision points and the insertion is performed differently than during the previous surgery, the second surgery is likely to be more difficult for several reasons. First, the surgeon must manipulate anatomical changes caused by the previous implants and stretch new, previously unstretched tissue, creating a new insertion pocket. Additionally, the presence of scar tissue can make a good result less predictable. Finally, another crucial component that determines a successful breast revision is the reason for the desired surgery; certain types of revisions are easier, more predictable, and less invasive overall.

Technically, you may have as many breast surgeries as you want to achieve the look and feel you desire. Regarding safety, there is no designated or magic number and no limit to the number of breast revision procedures a person can have. However, it is necessary to wait at least six months before seeking a revision to ensure swelling, bruising, and trauma from your previous procedure have resolved. It may also take time for your brain to adjust to the new look and feel of your new body, and the recovery process is part of this adjustment period. We specialize in breast augmentation revision surgery and can explain your options and our process in detail so that you can make an informed decision regarding surgery.

Breast revision surgery is a personal decision based on a variety of factors, but it routinely occurs when a person isn’t happy about the size, shape, or symmetry of their breasts. The most common reason for a revision is the desire to “go bigger” to further enhance the breast. Whether saline or silicone, breast implants are not a lifetime device and have a “shelf-life” of approximately 15 to 20 years. So, revisions are common, and a second surgery is widely accepted as normal or customary. The average number of breast procedures in one’s lifetime is 2.5 per person.

Breast implant revision surgery routinely starts at $10,000 and increases when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon. If performed by a cosmetic surgeon, the procedure is usually less expensive because the surgeon’s training, residency, experience, and overall qualifications are far less extensive. Many other variables factor into the final cost, which patients must evaluate when considering breast implant revision.

No, typically, breast revision surgery is a similar price to the original procedure, assuming the procedure is identical to your first surgery. There are other variables to account for, however, that can make a breast implant revision more complex and individualized, which can increase the price of the procedure. Adjunct procedures like a breast lift may also be required to achieve the desired outcome, which will add to the total and final cost of your breast implant revision surgery.

Patients need to replace their implants if they are experiencing a leak or have ruptured implants. Another reason patients need to replace their breast implants is if they’ve developed capsular contracture, which is when scar tissue forms in the pocket around the implant, hardening to an uncomfortable degree, which causes pain, tenderness, and unevenness.

Patients more commonly replace their breast implants because they’re unhappy with their initial results or desire a change in size. Age, weight, and childbirth are significant factors in breast implant procedures and impact the long-term durability of breast implants, causing them to droop, sag, and fluctuate in size, shape, and symmetry.

When breast implants are removed without replacement, breasts may appear deflated and less full and hollow, depending upon the size of the implant being removed and the amount of breast tissue that remains intact. Additionally, the surrounding skin, which was previously stretched, will loosen and become saggy, droopy, and wrinkled. Other changes that may occur include chest wall concavity, puckering, dimpling, and ptosis. One option to counter these changes is to replace the artificial implant with native fat through fat grafting. This is a naturopathic option to restore volume, shape, and symmetry by extracting fat from your body and injecting it strategically into the breast tissue.

No, patients should not feel any pain or discomfort during the breast removal procedure. Referred to as breast explant surgery, patients will be under a local anesthetic that keeps them comfortable, numb, but awake during this 30 to 45-minute in-office surgery. However, patients should expect some mild soreness and discomfort post-procedure. The pain will subside after about a week, but tenderness may persist for several weeks.

At DrSkin Med Spa, breast implant removal procedures are done in-office, under a local anesthetic. Patients are comfortable and numb but awake, eliminating the possibility of complications associated with general anesthesia. However, as with any surgery, there are risks involved with breast implant removal. These include, but are not limited to, bleeding, infection, and scarring.

If you or a loved one is considering breast implant removal surgery, an implant revision, or is uncertain as to what breast implant procedure you need, we’re here to help. Dr. Jaiswal has performed thousands of breast rejuvenation procedures and is available to lend his expertise and provide guidance. Please use our online form to schedule a consultation with Dr. Jaiswal or call us at (602) 726-4218. We look forward to hearing from you!

Breast revision surgery is a permanent procedure, and although you can expect long-lasting results, the surgery doesn’t stop the process of aging. Much like the rest of your body, your breasts will continue responding to age and gravity over time. Successful breast revision surgery will restore your confidence and self-esteem, increase your happiness, and rejuvenate your figure, keeping you looking and feeling younger for longer than without surgery.