Breast augmentation surgery can greatly improve a woman’s self-confidence, making it one of the most sought-after plastic surgery procedures. However, some women could run into complications or become unhappy with their bodies after some time. If you are rethinking your breast implants, you may be looking into breast revision and breast explantation. This blog explores the differences between the two procedures to help you better understand your choices after breast implant surgery.
Table of Contents
- See the Difference: Breast Revision and Explant Before and After Photos
- Breast Revision and Explant Patient Reviews
- What Is Breast Revision For?
- What Is Breast Explant For?
- Which Breast Procedure Is Right for Me?
See the Difference: Breast Revision and Explant Before and After Photos
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Breast Revision and Explant Patient Reviews
“All in all, great experience with Dr. H and their office! I will be going back for another revision 🙂 and I highly recommend!” – I. C.
“Cannot recommend Dr. Hochstein enough!! I had 13 year old implants with major side boob so I knew my [. . .] surgery was going to be a bit complicated [. . .] Dr. Hochstein knew exactly what to do and I couldn’t be happier with my results.” – W. G.
What Is Breast Revision Surgery for?
Breast revision surgery is for women who are experiencing complications, discomfort, or have a damaged implant.
Complications that can lead to breast revision include:
- Implant leak or rupture
- Implant displacement
- Capsular contracture
- Double bubble deformity
- Implant rippling
- Implant size change
Breast implant revision is a good choice for women who want to fix their complications but don’t want to completely step away from implants. Implant replacement with a healthy one can help reduce the risk of complications recurring. You can also change to smaller or larger implants to achieve your new aesthetic goals.
What Is Breast Explant Surgery for?
Breast explant surgery, or breast implant removal, is for women who decide they no longer want breast implants. This could be due to complications, but it could also be due to a change in aesthetic preferences.
Reasons for getting breast explantation include:
- Wanting to return to your natural breast appearance
- Increased breast comfort
- Breast implant complications
- Breast implant illness concerns
Breast explantation can also be combined with a breast lift to avoid droopy, sagging breasts after implant removal.
If you are experiencing capsular contracture or implant rupture, en bloc capsulectomy removes the implant and the surrounding scar tissue together.
Which Breast Implant Procedure Is Right for Me?
The correct breast procedure depends on your personal experience and goals. The best way to decide which procedure to choose is to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon, such as Dr. Leonard Hochstein.
If you’re experiencing complications but enjoy the look of an augmented chest, a breast revision may be a better choice for you. If your body goals have changed, and you would like to return to your natural boob appearance, then a breast explant may be a better choice for you. Dr. Hochstein will provide you with detailed recovery instructions based on your needs and personal goals.
Discussing your ailments, anatomy, and goals with Dr. Hochstein will help him determine which surgical procedure will achieve the results you’re looking for.
Schedule Your Breast Surgery Consultation Today – Miami, FL
If you’re considering breast procedures after breast augmentation, you don’t have to make that decision on your own. Dr. Hochstein and his staff will help you make more informed decisions about your implants to feel more confident in your body.
Schedule your consultation by calling (305) 931-3338 or by filling out our online contact form.