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Breast Revision FAQs

What procedures can be combined with breast revision?

Breast revision is often combined with mastopexy, also known as a breast lift surgery. Mastopexy helps to address breast sagging and create a more youthful breast profile with elevated nipples. By combining breast revision and breast lift, you experience less scarring and less recovery time overall. Fat transfer can also be combined with breast revision. A fat transfer procedure can help to create a more natural look and feel for your breasts without adding to your downtime.

What are the risks and complications?

Dr. Cohen does everything possible to lower your risks during breast revision surgery, and thanks to his meticulous attention to detail and conservative techniques, most clients experience a seamless recovery. However, as with any surgery, there are inherent risks, which include anesthesia risks, temporary numbness, bleeding, infection, poor wound healing, scarring, and a poor cosmetic result.

Can breast implant revision fix asymmetry between breasts?

Yes. One of the primary reasons why women undergo breast revision is to address asymmetry. Dr. Cohen will resize or replace the implants, perform breast lift or breast reduction, or find another solution to help solve this issue. Your final result will appear balanced and harmonized with the rest of your figure.

Will insurance cover my implant revision surgery?

Unfortunately, most insurance companies consider breast augmentation and breast revision to be purely cosmetic endeavors. You can always check with your carrier, however. Our team is standing by to help make the financing portion of your surgery as stress-free as possible.

Do implants drop and fluff after a complex breast revision?

Yes, implants may undergo a "drop and fluff" process after a complex breast revision. "Drop and fluff" is a common term used to describe how breast implants settle after surgery.

Right after a breast revision, implants may appear too high or firm. Over time, they gradually "drop" into a lower, more natural position on the chest and "fluff" as the tissues soften and reshape around them. This occurs as the implants settle into their final position, and the surrounding tissues relax, creating a more natural look. While this is common after the initial augmentation, the settling process following a revision may vary depending on the extent of the surgery and the body’s response to the changes.

Can you get a complex breast revision to increase implant size?

Absolutely. Many patients seek complex breast revision surgery to increase the size of their implants. Dr. Robert Cohen offers personalized consultations to discuss your goals and determine the appropriate implant size for your unique anatomy, ensuring both safety and aesthetically pleasing results.

What happens if you don’t replace or revise breast implants when necessary?

If breast implants are not replaced or revised when issues arise, such as rupture, capsular contracture, or asymmetry, you may experience discomfort, changes in appearance, or complications that could affect your health. Timely intervention through complex breast revision surgery can address these issues and restore both the function and aesthetics of your breasts.

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