Breast Revision

While any surgery comes with a degree of discomfort, most patients find breast revision manageable and, in many cases, less painful than their original augmentation. You may feel tightness, pressure, or soreness for the first few days, especially if significant scar tissue was removed or a lift was performed. Most discomfort subsides within a week and is well-controlled with the prescribed medications and proper rest.

Your breast revision experience with Dr. Macias will include several key appointments in the Los Angeles area meant to ensure your safety, satisfaction, and long-term results. After your initial consultation, you’ll return for a pre-operative appointment to finalize your surgical plan, go over lab work, and receive pre-surgery instructions.

Following your revision surgery, Dr. Macias will schedule a series of post-operative visits to monitor your healing progress, remove any necessary sutures, and answer your questions. On average, patients have approximately four to five total visits, although this can vary depending on the complexity of the case or whether additional procedures are performed. These touchpoints are crucial to ensuring optimal outcomes and your comfort throughout the entire process.

You’ll notice an immediate change in the appearance of your breasts after your breast revision surgery with Dr. Macias in Marina del Rey, especially if your implants were removed, repositioned, or replaced. However, it’s essential to note that your final results will take some time to settle. Swelling, bruising, and the natural healing process will temporarily affect the shape and position of your breasts.

Most patients begin to see their refined contours taking shape within 2 to 3 weeks, with significant improvements continuing over the next few months. By 3 to 6 months, your body will have fully adjusted to the changes, and your breasts will feel softer and more natural.

Absolutely. In fact, many women choose to combine their breast revision surgery with other procedures to enhance their overall figure and minimize recovery time. At Aesthetic MdR, Dr. Macias frequently pairs breast revision with a breast lift to restore a more youthful, elevated contour, especially in cases where implants are removed or downsized. Patients may also opt to include body contouring procedures such as liposuction, a tummy tuck, or fat transfer for a more comprehensive transformation.

Are you concerned about the risk of developing anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL)? It is essential to have accurate information. If you do not have any symptoms, which include swelling, rashes, asymmetry, fluid developing around your breast, hardened breasts, or pain, you can choose to replace your implants for your own safety or leave them in place. If you have been diagnosed with ALCL limited to the area around the breast and do not require other treatment, Dr. Macias can perform treatment by removing the implants and the scar tissue capsule and replacing them with smooth implants.

Scar tissue around the implant (capsular contracture), poorly positioned implants, implant displacement, visible rippling, and implant rupture are all complications that must be addressed with a revision. However, many Marina del Rey patients undergo a breast revision simply to change the size, shape, and appearance of their implants.

Choosing to remove or replace your breast implants is a personal decision. Dr. Macias has experience performing both procedures and can help you determine which option will provide your desired aesthetic look. If you choose to remove your implants, you will likely require a lift, as your natural breasts may appear deflated after the procedure.