Breast Revision Surgery

The best candidates for breast revisionary surgery in Fort Lauderdale are primarily patients who have existing breast implants they want to update and improve. In general, you may be a good breast implant revision candidate if:

• You are unhappy with the size, shape, or appearance of your breast implants
• You are concerned about the integrity or condition of your implants
• You are physically healthy and at a stable weight
• You have realistic expectations
• You are a nonsmoker

The benefits of breast revisionary surgery can be impactful long-term, and benefit patients in many ways: 

• The use of updated implant materials 
• Reshape or reposition the breast to look more natural
• Improve your appearance
• Improve your self-esteem

Each breast revisionary surgery is unique and personal and must be designed in a way that benefits you. The benefits and reasons for getting this procedure can also depend on the type of material initially used, and how long ago your first implant surgery was.

Before breast revisionary surgery, your surgeon may prep you for the procedure by asking you to fast for a certain amount of time or avoid certain medications such as blood thinners. It is important to follow all pre-operative instructions precisely, ensuring a smooth surgery and recovery process. 

On the day of your surgery, before beginning the procedure, your surgeon will walk you through the procedure explaining the techniques being used, as discussed in your consultation. 

The first step will be to administer a type of anesthesia to numb the area and minimize discomfort. 

Next, your surgeon will make the incisions on the breasts. The type of incision used will vary depending upon the type of procedures that will be performed, whenever possible Dr. Moon and Dr. Scurci will utilize existing incisions from previous surgery. The existing implants will be taken out, and new ones put in their place. The surgeon will also make adjustments to the placement, and size of your breasts if this is what you discussed beforehand. 

Once the new implants are in place, the final step is to close the incision using sutures. 

As your surgeon completes the procedure, you will be taken into a recovery room while the anesthesia wears off. 

We advise every breast revisionary surgery patient to arrange for transportation to and from the practice on the day of your appointment. 

Following your surgery, gauze dressings or bandages may be applied to your incisions. Depending on the details of your surgery, you may or may not be placed in a support bra or other type of garment. In some cases, a small, thin tube may be temporarily placed under the skin to drain any excess blood or fluid that may collect.

Before leaving our practice, your surgeon and medical team will carefully go over all your recovery steps and instructions, so you know what to expect. Some of the instructions may include: 

• Keeping the wound clean at home
• Type of medications needed to manage pain
• Activities to avoid in the immediate aftermath
• Clothing to avoid while in the healing stage
• What to expect during wound healing
• When to schedule your follow-up appointments. 

You can expect to see swelling and some pain in the initial days and weeks of your recovery. Healing will continue for several weeks as swelling decreases, and it can take up to a couple of months to be completely healed.