Breast Revision
Learn about breast revision surgery, including your options, recovery, costs, and whether the procedure is right for you.
Procedure:
BREAST REVISION
AKA:
REVISION BREAST SURGERY
Starting Cost:
$11,500+
Synopsis of Surgery:
Breast revision surgery is a procedure designed to address concerns from a previous breast augmentation or breast surgery. It may involve replacing or removing implants, correcting implant position, treating capsular contracture, improving symmetry, or updating implant size and shape.
Anesthesia:
General
Recovery:
Outpatient
Surgery
Take Off Work:
5–10 DAYS
Before Resuming Physical Exercise:
6 Weeks
Breast Revision
Capsular Contracture
Before & After
Recovery
Cost
FAQs
What is a Breast Revision Surgery?
Breast Revision Surgery is a procedure performed to correct, improve, or update the results of a previous breast augmentation or breast surgery. Patients may choose breast revision to address concerns such as implant complications, changes in breast appearance over time, dissatisfaction with implant size, implant rupture, capsular contracture, or breast asymmetry.
Depending on your goals, breast revision may involve implant replacement, implant removal, correction of implant position, capsulectomy, a breast lift, or a combination of procedures. The goal is to restore comfort, improve breast shape and symmetry, and help achieve a result that better aligns with your current preferences and anatomy.
Is a Breast Revision Surgery Right For Me ?
Breast revision surgery may be right for you if you have concerns following a previous breast augmentation or breast surgery, including:
- Implant rupture or deflation
- Capsular contracture (scar tissue around the implant)
Implant malposition or shifting - Breast asymmetry
- Changes after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss
- Desire to change implant size or type
- Rippling, wrinkling, or visible implant edges
- Dissatisfaction with a previous breast surgery result
During your consultation, your surgeon will assess your concerns and discuss the available options to help you achieve your desired outcome.
What Can a Breast Revision Surgery Correct?
Breast revision surgery is designed to address concerns that may develop after a previous breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast revision procedure. Depending on your goals and anatomy, revision surgery can help:
Implant Replacement
Replace older implants that have ruptured, deflated, or simply reached the end of their lifespan.
Implant Position Correction
Reposition implants that have shifted too high, too low, too far apart, or too close together.
Breast Symmetry Improvement
Address differences in breast size, shape, or position to create a more balanced appearance.
Implant Removal
Remove breast implants with or without replacement implants, depending on your goals.
Capsular Contracture Correction
Remove scar tissue surrounding the implant to improve breast softness, comfort, and shape.
Implant Size or Style Change
Exchange implants to achieve a different size, profile, shape, or overall look.
Rippling & Implant Visibility
Improve visible implant edges, rippling, or wrinkling that may occur in patients with thinner breast tissue.
Breast Lift with Revision
Combine revision surgery with a breast lift to address sagging and restore a more youthful breast position.
What Are My Options After a Breast Augmentation?
Breast revision surgery isn't always about correcting a problem—sometimes it's about adapting to changing goals. Whether you'd like a different implant size, a more natural appearance, improved breast shape, or no implants at all, revision surgery offers several options.
Depending on your needs, your surgeon may recommend replacing your current implants, removing them entirely, combining implant removal with a breast lift, or addressing concerns such as asymmetry, implant position, or scar tissue. During your consultation, we'll review your goals and help you understand the options available to achieve the look that's right for you.
Your Breast Revision Journey at Clinic 360.
Correcting Capsular Contracture
When a breast implant is placed, the body naturally forms a layer of scar tissue around it called a capsule. Sometimes, this scar tissue can become thick or tighten around the implant, a condition known as capsular contracture. This may cause the breast to feel firm, look misshapen, sit higher than normal, or become uncomfortable.
Breast revision surgery can treat capsular contracture with a procedure called a capsulectomy, which removes some or all of the scar tissue surrounding the implant. Depending on your needs, your surgeon may recommend one of several capsulectomy techniques, including:
- Partial Capsulectomy – Removal of a portion of the scar tissue capsule.
- Total Capsulectomy – Removal of the entire capsule surrounding the implant.
- En Bloc Capsulectomy – Removal of the implant and surrounding capsule together as one unit, without opening the capsule.
Your surgeon will recommend the most appropriate approach based on your individual situation and goals. Capsulectomy may be performed on its own or combined with implant exchange, implant removal, or implant repositioning to improve breast comfort and appearance.
Considering a Breast Revision?
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How a Breast Revision Surgery is Performed
Breast Revision Recovery
Recovery after breast revision surgery varies depending on the complexity of the procedure. Most patients can return to desk work within 1–2 weeks, although swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort are common during the early stages of healing. A supportive surgical bra is typically worn for several weeks, and strenuous exercise should be avoided for approximately 6 weeks or until cleared by your surgeon.
Breast Revision Results
Breast revision surgery can improve breast shape, symmetry, comfort, and overall appearance by addressing concerns related to previous breast surgery. While many improvements are visible immediately, your final results will continue to develop as swelling subsides over the following months. The specific outcome will depend on your anatomy, surgical history, and the goals of your revision procedure.
Breast Revision Risks
Like any surgery, breast revision surgery carries potential risks. These may include infection, bleeding, scarring, delayed healing, changes in nipple or breast sensation, implant-related complications, asymmetry, fluid accumulation, and anesthesia-related risks. During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss the specific risks associated with your procedure and the steps taken to help minimize them.
Before & After
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How Much Does a Breast Revision Surgery Cost?
Breast revision surgery starts at $11,500, but the total cost can vary significantly depending on the complexity of the procedure. Factors such as implant exchange, implant removal, capsulectomy, implant repositioning, breast lift, and the condition of the existing implants can all affect pricing.
During your complimentary consultation, your surgeon will assess your concerns, discuss your goals, and provide a personalized treatment plan and detailed quote.
Breast Revision Surgery FAQs
What is breast revision surgery?
Breast revision surgery is a procedure performed to address concerns related to a previous breast augmentation or breast surgery. It may involve implant exchange, implant removal, capsulectomy, implant repositioning, or a breast lift.
Why do patients choose breast revision surgery?
Common reasons include implant rupture, capsular contracture, implant malposition, breast asymmetry, rippling, changes after pregnancy or weight loss, or a desire to change implant size or shape.
How do I know if I need breast revision surgery?
If you're experiencing discomfort, changes in breast appearance, implant-related concerns, or are unhappy with your previous results, a consultation can help determine whether breast revision surgery is appropriate.
Can I change my implant size during breast revision surgery?
Yes. Breast revision surgery can be used to increase, decrease, or otherwise change the size, shape, or profile of your breast implants.
Can I remove my implants without replacing them?
Yes. Some patients choose implant removal without replacement. Depending on your anatomy and goals, a breast lift may also be recommended to improve breast shape after implant removal.
Can breast revision surgery be combined with a breast lift?
Yes. A breast lift is commonly combined with breast revision surgery to address sagging and improve breast position and shape.
What is capsular contracture?
Capsular contracture occurs when scar tissue around a breast implant tightens and hardens, potentially causing discomfort, firmness, or changes in breast shape. Breast revision surgery can often correct this condition.
How long is recovery after breast revision surgery?
Most patients can return to desk work within 1–2 weeks. Recovery time varies depending on the complexity of the procedure and whether additional procedures are performed.
Will breast revision surgery leave new scars?
Breast revision surgery may involve new or revised incisions, although surgeons often use existing scars whenever possible. Scars typically fade over time with proper healing.
Is breast revision surgery more complex than breast augmentation?
In many cases, yes. Breast revision surgery often involves working with existing implants, scar tissue, and previous surgical changes, making it more complex than primary breast augmentation.
Is breast revision surgery covered by OHIP?
Breast revision surgery is generally not covered by OHIP when performed for cosmetic reasons. If your surgery is medically necessary, your surgeon can discuss whether any portion may qualify for coverage.
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