When you first got your breast implants, replacing them in the future was probably the last thing on your mind. But now, you might feel dissatisfied, uncomfortable, or frustrated with your breasts.

Dr. A. J. Khalil, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA, understands that things change over time, and he’s highly empathetic to the needs of all women in this situation.

Known for achieving natural and proportionate results, Dr. Khalil recently won the Patients’ Choice and Compassionate Doctor awards. His commitment to patient care makes him a trusted choice for women seeking improved breast augmentation results. In this blog, we explain the reasons for breast implant revision and when you may need it.

When Is Breast Implant Revision Necessary?

Breast implant revision involves removing and replacing your implants with new ones that work better for your needs. There are several main reasons women have revision surgery, including:

Dissatisfaction With Appearance

You may seek breast implant revision if you dislike the size, shape, or placement of your implants. You might want to go smaller or larger or adjust the implant position for optimal symmetry.

Changes Over Time

Over time, factors like weight changes, aging, or pregnancy can affect the appearance of your implants. Breasts may sit lower than before, or one or both implants may change position in unexpected ways. After a big change in your body, your implants might not fit you well anymore. For example, after major weight loss, your implants may excessively dominate your frame.

Complications

Certain surgical complications can make breast implant revision necessary.

  • Capsular Contracture: When scar tissue hardens around the implant.
  • Uniboob: Medically known as symmastia, this happens when the two implants move closer together and create a “ledge” in the middle of the chest.
  • Malposition: When implants move out of their normal spot, creating problems such as a “double bubble” with an extra fold above or below the inframammary crease.
  • Rippling: A possible complication of saline implants, rippling can cause wrinkles in the breast skin.
  • Rupture: Saline implants can rupture, leaking their contents and deflating. Silicone implants can also rupture, but it’s rare.

These issues can affect both the appearance and comfort of your implants, making revision surgery an essential step for many patients.

Breast Implant Revision Considerations

Dr. Khalil removes or replaces your implants during revision surgery and addresses any complications or concerns.

He personalizes every revision surgery, considering your current implant condition, overall health, and desired outcome to help ensure you’re comfortable and confident after implant revision surgery.

Breast Implant Revision in Beverly Hills

If you’re ready to address your concerns with breast implants, call our office at 310-385-8601 in Beverly Hills, CA, to schedule your consultation.