Breast Revision in Houston

Breast revision is a corrective surgery to resolve unsatisfactory results due to technical or medical complications from a prior breast procedure. A breast revision in Houston is also ideal for any woman who had a successful augmentation, but who desires a further change or to revert to her native breast size. It takes skilled hands to perform revision surgery, and Dr. Lind is a master of this custom procedure.

What is breast revision surgery?

At the Lind Institute of Plastic Surgery in Houston, breast revision surgery may involve switching from saline to silicone implants, or vice versa. Implants can be re-positioned, made larger, made smaller, or removed, and the breasts restored to their original size. Every breast revision surgery is 100% customized, as the problems that arise vary from person to person.

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Do I need revision surgery?

Breast revision surgery addresses mistakes that were made during the initial breast augmentation or problems with the implants that occurred afterward. Sometimes changes in the breast can occur years after breast implants have been placed. The technical errors and other problems that may arise after primary breast augmentation include the following:

Implant rippling and/or folding
Implant shifting out of place
Asymmetry
Capsular contracture
“Double bubble” (the implant moving beneath breast crease, creating a double mound)

Uneven position
Breast implant rupture
Saline implant deflation
Breasts too large
Breasts too small
Implants that are over 10 years old

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The breast revision procedure

The techniques applied in a custom breast exchange in Houston will vary, reflecting the extent of the alterations needed in your case. It can include the re-positioning of nipples and areolae, the removal or exchange of implants, or simply a change of implant size or type. Sometimes work needs to be performed on the capsule surrounding the breast implant. Correction surgeries will typically take from one to four hours to perform. In most cases, the incisions are placed in the same location as your primary surgery to avoid added scarring.

Reasons to undergo breast revision surgery in Houston

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your breasts after breast augmentation surgery, you may choose to undergo a revision. Some of the reasons our patients come to us at the Lind Institute of Plastic Surgery include:

The shell on a silicone implant has ruptured
The breasts have begun to feel hard
A saline implant has ruptured and deflated
A patient may be experiencing pain
Implants have shifted out of position
The edge of the implant shell is visible under the skin
The implants are old and need to be replaced
The patient is unhappy with her breast size
The patient’s skin and tissue have contracted around the implant

What is the recovery time?

The results of the breast revision surgery are usually long-lasting, unless there are dramatic alterations to your figure. It is important to remember that factors like pregnancy, aging, and gravity will change the structure of your breasts. We advise our patients to visit with us yearly to ensure all is well.

Detailed instructions for post-surgical care will be provided to you by Dr. Lind. It is common to experience temporary pain, swelling, stiffness, and bruising as the effects of anesthesia start wearing off.

A compression bra must be worn to reduce swelling and help your tissues settle into their new position. In most cases, a few days of rest are nice to have before you can return to your usual activities. Physically strenuous activities must be avoided until you have thoroughly recovered, which is usually in about six weeks.

To arrange a consultation with Dr. Lind and learn more about breast revision surgery, contact us today.

Why choose the Lind Institute of Plastic Surgery?

Making the right choice of surgeon for a breast revision surgery is essential. You don’t want to risk experiencing disappointing results twice. This is why you should work with Dr. Jeffrey Lind. He is a medical professional with years of experience in the field, and he has an outstanding reputation for surgical excellence. His luxury, state-of-the-art clinic provides a world-class patient experience, with every procedure performed in privacy and personalized attention and care. Dr. Lind is a double board-certified plastic surgeon who is known in the industry as being among the most talented breast surgeons in the Houston area.

Breast Revision