Breast Implant Revision

Sometimes the outcome of a breast augmentation changes over the ensuing years. In other cases, a patient may be unhappy with the outcome of a previous operation. In these cases, changing the implants to a different size or shape may help address these concerns.

Sometimes including a breast lift or repositioning the position of the implants can help too. In other situations, a breast revision may include a fat transfer to the breasts to add volume or improve contour.

Good candidates will typically be in good health overall and not have any serious medical conditions. They'll be free of any infections and be non-smokers.

Also, they'll understand the procedure and have realistic expectations for their results. In following the National Law and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) guidelines, Dr Rizk recommends that you seek out a second opinion from another qualified healthcare provider. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks, so a second opinion is advised before moving forward with any cosmetic surgery.

Depending on the scope of your procedure, Dr Rizk will probably administer a general anesthetic for you, meaning you will be unconscious for the duration of your surgery. In more minor cases involving only fat transfer, he may choose to only use regional anesthetic on your chest and liposuction areas.

All of this will be discussed with you before the procedure so that you are comfortable and can adequately prepare. Dr Rizk will then create incisions — usually along the same lines as your original procedure — to allow him to replace and/or reposition your implants.

He'll make sure your underlying muscles and connective tissue are appropriate and make any adjustments as needed. After the revision work is complete, Dr Rizk will close the incisions with sutures or skin adhesives, and bandage any affected areas to protect the stitches and promote healing.

Results vary between individuals and further surgery may sometimes be needed.

The aim of breast revision surgery is to address your concerns as far as is realistically possible. Dr Joseph Rizk will work with you to set realistic goals. You can expect to see your final results within 12 months post-healing.

Keep in mind that final results are unique to every person, so your results may be different than someone else's. You can preserve and maintain results by looking after your breast skin and wearing appropriate sports bras while exercising, allowing your skin to have less stress on it during the most strenuous of exercise.