Disappointed With Your First Breast Surgery? Samsao Breast Revision Surgery

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Sometimes the results of breast augmentation differ from what you expected, or the breast shape changes over time.

In particular, implant displacement, capsular contracture, or implant rupture can cause not only changes in appearance but also discomfort.

In these cases, it is important to accurately assess the existing implant and surrounding tissue and plan a revision surgery that addresses the root cause of the problem.

Today, together with Samsao Plastic Surgery, we will look at when breast revision surgery is needed, the surgical methods, and the appropriate timing.

When is breast revision surgery needed?

✔️ Capsular contracture: The capsule around the implant tightens, causing the breast to feel hard or become misshapen.

✔️ Breast asymmetry: The implants sit at different positions or heights, making the two breasts look uneven.

✔️ Implant rupture or deformation: Damage or rupture of the implant requires removal or replacement.

✔️ Dissatisfaction with size or shape: The breast size, volume, or overall shape differs from what you expected.

Breast revision surgery requires a precise surgical plan that takes into account changes in the existing implant, capsule, and surrounding tissue.

At Samsao Plastic Surgery, we carefully examine the condition of the implant and capsule to identify the cause of the problem, and we plan customized surgery for each patient.

We also use Full HD endoscopy for delicate dissection to minimize unnecessary tissue damage, and we clear away the capsule and residual material as needed.

Through this approach, we focus on restoring a natural breast shape and balance.

When can you have breast revision surgery?

Breast revision surgery can generally be considered at least 6 months after the initial procedure. This is because it is important to operate once the postoperative swelling has subsided and the implant and surrounding tissue have stabilized.

However, the appropriate timing may vary depending on individual recovery and the cause of the problem. If implant rupture or infection is suspected, prompt medical evaluation is needed.

Bottoming-out correction surgery to restore implant position

Bottoming out occurs when an implant shifts lower than its normal position, distorting the inframammary fold and making the overall breast proportions look unnatural.

Bottoming-out correction focuses on repositioning the implant that has dropped and correcting the enlarged implant pocket and the inframammary fold.

At Samsao Plastic Surgery, we analyze the position of the existing implant and the condition of the surrounding tissue, and provide personalized correction to restore a natural breast contour and balance.

The following is a real case of breast revision surgery performed at Samsao Plastic Surgery.

Before the revision, implant rupture had deformed the breast shape and caused asymmetry. After the revision, in which the existing implants were removed and replaced, the breast shape and balance have improved.

Depending on the condition of the existing implant and surrounding tissue, the extent and difficulty of breast revision surgery can vary, so a systematic safety management system is essential.

Samsao Plastic Surgery maintains a safe surgical environment through a doctor-on-call system, an on-site anesthesiologist, and 24-hour operating room CCTV monitoring.

We also carefully check each patient's recovery after surgery and support stable healing through systematic aftercare.

Breast revision surgery requires accurately identifying the cause of the problems with the previous surgery and planning a surgical approach suited to the changed breast tissue.

If you are concerned about changes in breast shape or implant position after your first surgery, we hope you will choose the surgical approach that suits you through thorough consultation and precise diagnosis 🤎

Thank you 😊

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I get breast revision surgery?

Breast revision surgery can generally be considered at least 6 months after the first procedure. It is important to proceed once the swelling has subsided and the implant and surrounding tissue have stabilized. However, the appropriate timing depends on your recovery and the cause of the problem, and if implant rupture or infection is suspected, prompt medical care is needed.

When is breast revision surgery needed?

Breast revision surgery may be needed in cases of capsular contracture, breast asymmetry, implant rupture or deformation, or dissatisfaction with size or shape. Capsular contracture refers to a condition in which the capsule around the implant tightens, causing the breast to feel hard or become misshapen.

What is bottoming out, and how is it corrected?

Bottoming out is when an implant moves lower than its normal position, distorting the inframammary fold and making the overall breast proportions look unnatural. Correction surgery focuses on repositioning the displaced implant and correcting the enlarged implant pocket and the inframammary fold.

What is checked before breast revision surgery?

It is important to carefully examine the implant and capsule to determine the cause of the revision. Surgical plans take into account changes in the existing implant, capsule, and surrounding tissue, and the extent and difficulty of the surgery can vary depending on the condition of the surrounding tissue.

What should I do if I suspect implant rupture?

If implant rupture or infection is suspected, prompt medical evaluation is needed. The appropriate timing for revision surgery depends on your recovery and the cause of the problem, so it is best to decide through a consultation.