Correct implant complications or refine your breast appearance with breast implant revision. At Addora Plastic Surgery, double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Kamal Addagatla provides personalized breast revision surgery to address implant position, complications, or changing aesthetic goals with thoughtful surgical planning.
Resolve Implant Concerns With Tailored Surgery
Breast implant revision, aka secondary implant revision, is surgery performed to address concerns following a previous breast augmentation or implant-based procedure. Dr. Addagatla may revise your implants to treat complications like capsular contracture, rupture, or implant displacement, or to change their size, shape, or position. Surgery may involve replacing or removing implants, modifying the implant pocket, addressing scar tissue, and reshaping the surrounding breast tissue for improved contour.
Common Reasons for Breast Implant Revision:
- Capsular contracture and tightening around an implant
- Breast implant rupture or suspected implant failure
- Implant displacement or malposition
- Changes in breast shape or symmetry after previous implant surgery
- Implants that no longer match your preferred size or proportions
- Visible or palpable implant irregularities, including rippling
- Changes in breast tissue associated with aging, pregnancy, or weight fluctuations
- Concerns with the aesthetic outcome of a previous breast implant procedure
Dr. Addagatla’s Approach to Breast Implant Revision
Dr. Addagatla begins by evaluating your implants, breast tissue, implant pockets, scar tissue, and the changes you want to address. During surgery, he typically accesses the implant through your existing scar when appropriate. After removing the breast implant, he examines the surrounding capsule and pocket. Depending on the problem, he may release or remove scar tissue, repair the pocket, or reposition its boundaries to improve implant placement.
Your next steps depend on your anatomy and goals. Dr. Addagatla may place new implants with a different size or shape, reposition your implants, or remove them without replacement. Breast reshaping, fat grafting, or a breast lift may also be incorporated when appropriate. He then carefully evaluates breast position and symmetry before closing your incisions.
Breast Implant Revision Services
Advantages of Breast Implant Revision:
- Corrects complications such as capsular contracture, rupture, or implant displacement
- Restores or improves implant position within the breast
- Allows you to change implant size, shape, or other characteristics
- Addresses breast asymmetry or contour changes after previous implant surgery
- Provides an opportunity to remove implants when you no longer want them
- Allows the implant pocket and surrounding scar tissue to be revised when necessary
- Can incorporate fat grafting or a breast lift when appropriate for additional contour refinement
FAQs
Can I Have My Implants Removed Without Replacing Them?
Yes. If you no longer want breast implants, Dr. Addagatla can remove them without placing new implants. Depending on how your skin and breast tissue have changed, implant removal may be combined with a lift or fat grafting to reshape the breasts. He will explain what your breasts may look like after removal and whether additional procedures could help address your goals.
What Are the Risks of Breast Implant Revision?
Potential risks include bleeding, infection, scarring, asymmetry, changes in sensation, delayed healing, recurrent capsular contracture, and implant displacement. If new implants are placed, implant-related risks such as rupture and future revision remain possible. Revision surgery can also be more complex because previous operations create scar tissue. Dr. Addagatla reviews your specific risks before surgery.
Why Choose Dr. Kamal Addagatla
for Breast Implant Revision?
Dr. Kamal Addagatla is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who approaches breast implant revision as a highly individualized procedure. Previous surgery can change your breast tissue, implant pocket, and internal scar tissue, so revision requires careful evaluation. At Addora Plastic Surgery, he takes the time to understand what has changed, what concerns you, and what you hope to achieve before recommending a surgical plan.
That thoughtful approach means you have time to understand both the problem and your options. Dr. Addagatla explains his recommendations clearly and remains closely involved throughout your recovery. Located in Westchester and serving patients from Westchester and surrounding counties, Addora Plastic Surgery provides advanced breast surgery within a personalized private-practice experience. Schedule a consultation for breast implant revision in Westchester to discuss your concerns and next steps.
