Revision Breast Augmentation & Surgery in Westchester County, NY

Revision breast augmentation is a surgical procedure for improving the outcome of a previous breast augmentation. The procedure may be indicated for medical reasons or it may be the patient’s personal choice. Dr. Goldberg performs revision breast surgery in Westchester County for patients who seek removal or replacement of their breast implants. Breast implant removal is frequently followed by replacement with a different breast implant type or a breast lift procedure.

Why Undergo Revision Breast Surgery?

Some patients decide that breast implants no longer fit into their lifestyle, while others decide that a different implant size or type is appropriate.  In either of these cases, breast implant removal will be necessary.

There are also medical indications for breast implant removal, which may include trauma, disease, or a surgery complication. Complications of breast augmentation may necessitate breast implant removal or revision surgery.  Some of these complications are as follows:

• Capsular contracture
• Implant displacement
• Visible implant rippling
• Ruptured implant
• Nipple malposition

What to Expect in Surgery

Breast implant removal is a relatively straightforward procedure.  The implant is typically approached through the same surgical incisions as your original breast augmentation.  Surgery may be as short as one hour, but this will vary depending on your particular condition.

After Breast Implant Revision

Removing breast implants carries a possibility for an undesirable aesthetic outcome, especially if you’ve had them for several years.  When breast augmentation is first performed, the skin stretches to accommodate the implants.  If they are removed, it is likely that your skin will not shrink back to a satisfactory state.

While it is possible that your breasts will return to their pre-augmentation appearance, most patients will benefit from another cosmetic procedure.  Dr. Goldberg may recommend a breast lift to tighten the tissues and excess skin.  To meet your appearance goals, he may also recommend a different implant size or different implant type.

To learn more about revision breast augmentation, contact the office of Westchester County plastic surgeon Dr. Neal Goldberg.