Breast Revision in Los Alamitos, CA

BREAST REVISION SURGERY IN LOS ALAMITOS, CA

Serving Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Seal Beach, Long Beach, Cypress, Cerritos, Lakewood, Huntington Beach, Irvine & Costa Mesa

1) What Is Breast Revision?

Breast revision addresses concerns after prior augmentation or lift: size change, implant rupture/deflation, capsular contracture, rippling, malposition (lateral, high, low), symmastia (“uniboob”), double bubble, animation deformity, or aesthetic goals that have evolved. Our goal is to restore balance, softness, and symmetry while reinforcing long-term stability.

2) Common Reasons for Revision

• Size or profile change (too big/small or preferences changed).
• Capsular contracture (tight, firm capsule).
• Rupture/deflation (saline deflates; silicone rupture may be silent).
• Pocket problems (lateral drift, bottoming out, high-riding implants).
• Rippling/visibility, especially in thin tissue.
• Aging or post-pregnancy changes requiring lift or reshaping.

3) Solutions We Use

• Implant exchange (size/type/profile update).
• Capsulotomy/capsulectomy (release or remove tight capsule).
• Pocket modification/plane change (e.g., convert to dual-plane/subfascial).
• Internal support with sutures and meticulous pocket design.
• Fat grafting to soften edges and improve upper-pole contour.
• Lift (mastopexy) if sagging appears or for shape refinement.

4) Planning Your Revision (Evaluation Matters)

We review prior operative notes (if available), examine skin quality and implant position, and discuss realistic improvement. Revision cases are bespoke—we’ll outline options and prioritize safety, longevity, and your aesthetic goals.

5) The Procedure – Step by Step

Under anesthesia, we remove or adjust implants, address the capsule, reinforce or create a new pocket, and add fat grafting or lift as indicated. Intra-operative sizers help fine-tune symmetry. Layered closure, steri-strips, and a supportive bra complete the case. Duration varies by complexity.

6) Recovery & Aftercare

Expect swelling and soreness for 1–2 weeks; most return to desk work in ~7–10 days. Activity restrictions last 4–6 weeks, and final settling takes 3–6 months. You’ll receive a custom recovery plan and follow-up schedule.

7) Risks & Safety

Revision carries a higher complexity profile: bleeding, infection, wound separation, recurrent capsular contracture, malposition recurrence, or dissatisfaction with shape. We mitigate these by setting clear goals, using cautious sizing, and precisely reinforcing the pocket.

8) Cost & Financing

Costs depend on how many components are required (capsulectomy, fat grafting, lift, plane change). We’ll provide a comprehensive estimate and financing options.

9) FAQs (Full-Paragraph Answers)

Can you fix my rippling or visible edges?
Often yes—through pocket change, fat grafting, implant swap, or all three. Thicker coverage and a more suitable profile can soften edges dramatically, especially for slender patients in Los Alamitos and surrounding OC cities.

What if my implants keep moving outward?
“Lateral drift” can be corrected by tightening the pocket and sometimes switching to a different plane or profile. Careful internal suturing and post-op support are key to long-term stability.

How do you treat capsular contracture?
Depending on severity, options include capsulotomy (release) or capsulectomy (removal) plus pocket changes and implant exchange. We’ll also discuss strategies that may help reduce recurrence risk.

Can you go smaller—and will I need a lift?
Yes, we can size down. If downsizing is significant, adding a lift often ensures a tight, perky envelope so the breast doesn’t look deflated.

Can you correct “double bubble” or symmastia?
These complex issues usually require precise pocket reconstruction and possibly plane change or supportive internal suturing. We’ll map a tailored plan to restore a clean inframammary fold and natural cleavage.