Breast Implant Revision
Conveniently located to serve New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and the surrounding Tri-State area
Breast Implant Revision
Conveniently located to serve New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and the surrounding Tri-State area
Patients who have had a breast augmentation with implants in the past and are dissatisfied with the results regularly consult the experts at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology to explore their options for breast implant revision surgery. Double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg and his team of exceptionally trained medical professionals are considered leading surgeons in breast implant revision in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island.
During their years of experience developing customized care strategies, they have provided lasting, helpful results for their patients. If you want to restore your self-confidence with this procedure, we’ll happily meet with you.
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Breast Implant Revision
What Is a Breast Implant Revision?
Am I a Good Candidate for a Breast Implant Revision?
The Breast Implant Revision Consultation
What to Expect During Breast Implant Revision Surgery
What to Expect After a Breast Implant Revision
How Much Does a Breast Implant Revision Cost?
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What Is a Breast Implant Revision?
A breast implant revision is a surgical procedure designed to rectify cosmetic concerns and other issues caused by a patient’s breast implants. The exact process of a breast implant revision depends on why it is needed. These reasons may include:
- Dissatisfaction with breast size, shape, or position
- Breast asymmetry
- Implant(s) that are ruptured or have lost their integrity
- Ongoing pain or pressure in the breasts due to capsular contracture, a condition that involves irregular scar tissue formation around the implant
To alleviate discomfort and accomplish a patient’s aesthetic goals, breast implant revision surgery may require removing scar tissue, removing or replacing the implants, or changing the implants’ positions.
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Am I a Good Candidate for a Breast Implant Revision?
Breast implant revision candidates are looking to correct problems with their breast implants after a breast augmentation. Candidates for this procedure should be fully recovered from their primary breast implant surgery. All breast implant revision patients must be in good health and willing to cease smoking for at least a month before and after the procedure.
The Breast Implant Revision Consultation
In order to create a detailed and individualized treatment plan for your exact needs, one of our renowned plastic surgeons, Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS; Jason M. Weissler, MD; Stephanie A. Cooper, MD; or Christopher L. Johnson, MD, MSc, FACS, will meet with you for a consultation. This appointment will allow our surgeon to learn more about your reasons for seeking a breast implant revision.
Multiple diagnostic tools may be used to examine the breasts and determine the presence of a ruptured implant, capsular contracture, and/or other important symptoms. Your surgeon can then develop your customized treatment plan.
If you are a candidate for this procedure and/or additional cosmetic surgeries to improve the appearance of your breasts (such as a breast lift or breast reduction), a member of our caring staff can assist you with scheduling your treatment(s) at either our state-of-the-art outpatient facility or a hospital.
What to Expect During Breast Implant Revision Surgery
All cosmetic surgery procedures begin with either general anesthesia or intravenous sedation with local anesthesia to keep the patient completely comfortable. Your surgeon will then make incisions on the breasts to access the implants and underlying tissue.
Any excessively tightened scar tissue will then be removed if necessary. If the current implants are being moved and not replaced, their location will be corrected relative to the surrounding breast tissue, as discussed in the consultation.
If the old implants are being replaced, your surgeon will delicately remove them. If they were ruptured, he or she will take special precautions to take them out safely. New implants can then be inserted into the breasts near the pectoral muscle, centered behind the nipple. Once the operation is complete, the incisions will be closed.
What to Expect After a Breast Implant Revision
A breast implant revision is typically an outpatient procedure. Within a few hours of your surgery, your surgeon will release you into the care of a friend or family member you’ve designated to drive you home.
You’ll have bandages over your incisions and may need to wear a surgical support bra for proper healing. Sometimes a small tube may be left in each incision to allow excess blood and fluid to drain.
To ensure an optimal outcome, you’ll need to follow the specific aftercare instructions to ensure an optimal outcome. Most patients have minor swelling for the first week of breast implant revision recovery. This symptom is a normal part of the healing process, and you can refer to your aftercare directions for details on how to use a cold compress to ease this post-op effect.
Your post-procedure instructions will also include activity restrictions. It is critical that you only engage in approved, low-intensity activities for the first several days of your recovery. As the healing process progresses, your surgeon will advise you when you can reintroduce moderate-intensity exercise. Strenuous activities must be avoided for at least a month or as otherwise directed.
How Much Does a Breast Implant Revision Cost?
A breast implant revision is a highly individualized procedure, so an exact price cannot be determined until your consultation. The cost is generally based on whether the implants are being replaced, the severity of the concerns, and if other alterations are taking place.
Contact Us to Learn More
If you are interested in breast implant revision in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island and want to learn more about this procedure, contact Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology today. We’ll schedule an initial consultation so one of our professional plastic surgeons can examine your breasts and offer a course of action best suited to your needs and goals.
Reviews
“Dr. Greenberg has blown me away with his talent! I went to him three weeks ago for a breast lift and implant., and Today they took my bandages and I started to tear up because i couldn’t believe how AWESOME my breasts look and what an AMAZING job he did on me!! He is very nice and very friendly, and every time I leave he always lets you know that u can call him at anytime with any problems or questions I may have! His staff is amazing!! Every single one of them Treats you very nice!! I definitely recommend him to be your plastic surgeon!! Thank you Dr. Greenberg for everything!!”
“I cannot speak highly enough of Dr. Greenberg and his wonderful staff. I received a decent-sized raise a few months ago and wanted to reward myself by getting breast implants. After hearing about Dr. Greenberg through friends, I booked an appointment for a consultation. Even though I wanted the procedure, I wasn’t completely comfortable with it at the time (mostly I was concerned for safety reasons and the potential that they wouldn’t look natural). Dr. Greenberg was excellent at comforting me and explaining in full detail what the surgery would entail and what I would expect. He really put me at a comfort level that made me confident before going into surgery. The procedure itself came out GREAT. I couldn’t be happier. There are no visible scars and my breasts look great. Dr. Greenberg has significantly boosted my confidence level. Between his attentiveness, kindness, and producing great results, I would easily come back to Dr. Greenberg again if I needed plastic surgery in the future.”
“He did my breast implants/lift, with liposuction. They came out great!! Dr. Greenberg is fantastic. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone!! I already sent 2 friends to him and they look great also.”
Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg
Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a renowned double board-certified plastic surgeon based in Manhattan, Southampton, Woodbury, and Smithtown in New York and Boca Raton, Florida.
Related Procedures
BREAST REDUCTION
Dr. Greenberg performs breast reductions in one of his affiliated hospitals. The procedure for breast reductions removes fat, glandular tissue, and skin from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and firmer. It can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple.
BREAST IMPLANT REVISION
If you are not satisfied with the results of a breast augmentation surgery, or if you have experienced a ruptured breast implant or other complication, Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S performs breast implant revision surgery at his practice.
BREAST LIFT
Dr. Greenberg performs breast lifts on patients who have lost volume in their breasts because of pregnancy, weight change, age, or loss of firmness. Breast implants may also be inserted during breast lifts to help give the breasts a fuller look.