Plastic Surgery Services of Fredericksburg

Frequently Asked Questions: Breast Implant Revision or Removal

1. How can I tell if I need Breast Implant Revision?

If there is firmness, shape change or pain it indicates a capsular contracture. In addition with time,

gravity and childbirth drooping can occur which can also be treated.

2. Why consider a breast implant removal?

Only if there is dissatisfaction with the increased volume.

3. What should be my main concerns when choosing new breast implant sizes?

Usually to see any significant increase in size a patient needs to add at least 100 cc’s to the existing

implant.

4. Can I increase the size of my exiting breast implants?

Yes, if they are saline implants usually a small amount of fluid can be added to the existing implants.

However, new implants are usually necessary to obtain significant change in size.

5. What are common breast implant complaints?

Firmness, Asymmetry, and discomfort.

6. How does breast implant revision work? Is it the same as a breast augmentation?

It usually does not require any muscle revision, but it may require possible scar release.

7. How does breast implant removal work?

This can frequently be performed under local anesthetic through a small incision in the fold under

the breast.

8. How long should I wait before revising my breast implants?

If an augmentation was just performed, then a patient should wait at least 3 months before

considering any changes.