Table of Contents
When to have breast revision surgery will depend on your unique situation. There are several factors to consider before scheduling surgery.
This 30 year old patient wanted larger implants and correction of some slight asymmetries. She changed from 350cc saline implants to 600cc silicone on the left and 650cc silicone on the right.
Breast Implants Take Time to Settle
Most women are immediately happy with their breast augmentation surgery. However, some women are disappointed with their results and want a breast revision right away. Patients need to understand that their results may take 6 months to a year before the implants relax into their final position. Once the implants have settled in, most patients find that they are happy with their outcome. The body needs time to recover from major surgery. If after a year the patient is still unhappy, then revision surgery should be considered.
The most common reasons for dissatisfaction with breast augmentation are; the size of the implants, the choice of saline or silicone, the shape, or the style.
Choosing the Right Breast Implant
Dr. Miguel Delgado, M.D. spends a great deal of time with his breast augmentation patients to help them choose the right implant the first time. He has them do the “rice test” which allows them to visualize the size. He has them hold a saline implant and a silicone implant so they can feel the difference. Dr. Delgado explains in detail how different projections and size will fit their chest based on their chest size.
Each patient needs to decide how comfortable they are waiting to have surgery for aesthetic purposes. At some point, they may need a revision for a complication that needs to be addressed such as; a capsular contracture, a ruptured or deflated implant(s), a double bubble, asymmetry, symmastia or other complication. If the patient wants to change the size, style, or type of implant, ideally the time would be best when another revision is needed. However, this is a personal decision and the right time for surgery is when she is ready, and her body is ready.
Call Today!
Call (415) 898-4161 for an appointment today to meet with Dr. Delgado to discuss any breast revision concerns you may have.
