When is breast revision necessary?
Revision may be appropriate for patients who experience complications after primary breast surgery, are dissatisfied with size or shape, have implant malposition, develop capsular contracture, suspect implant rupture, experience rippling, or wish to change implant size or type.
Can old implants be replaced?
Yes. Depending on the clinical evaluation, implants may be exchanged or removed. If an implant is damaged, replacement or removal may be recommended after clinical evaluation and imaging.
What causes capsular contracture?
Capsular contracture occurs when scar tissue around the implant tightens, making the breast feel firm and altering its shape. The appropriate management is planned individually after clinical evaluation.
What is implant rippling?
Rippling refers to visible or palpable implant folds. It may occur particularly in patients with thin soft tissue coverage.
How long is recovery after revision surgery?
Recovery depends on the complexity of the revision and whether implants are exchanged, removed, or additional procedures are performed. Your surgeon provides an individualized timeline.
How is implant rupture diagnosed?
Suspected rupture is assessed through clinical evaluation and imaging. Newline's breast imaging and assessment system includes ultrasound evaluation before revision planning.
What happens during revision planning?
Every revision begins with a medical history review, implant assessment, physical examination, breast imaging when indicated, a discussion of treatment goals, and personalized surgical planning.
Can revision correct breast asymmetry?
Revision surgery can address asymmetry, implant position, contour irregularities, or aesthetic concerns depending on the underlying cause. What can be achieved depends on your anatomy and existing tissue.
Do I need imaging before revision surgery?
Breast imaging is performed when clinically indicated. It helps identify the underlying cause so the correction can be planned appropriately rather than assumed.
