When is the Right Time for Revision Surgery on Reconstructed Breast? (photo)

asked 7 months ago by Rebraca1
Latest answer by Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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Tags: Axillary breast tissue, expander, recovery, revision, timing

I have a 585cc cohesive gel implant (under muscle) as a result of double mastectomy w/construction. I have "side boob" and I'm wondering if this warrants a revision? I'm expecting to have expander exchange on other breast in early '12. Should I wait 'til the other breast is finished before anything is revised? How is a revision done? What is recovery like?

3 answers to When is the Right Time for Revision Surgery on Reconstructed Breast? (photo)

Revision of reconstructed breast works very well.

Hi. Your problem look very easy to fix. Some skin and fat need to be removed from the side. I would do it at the same time as the expander exchange on the other breast.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Revision breast reconstruction surgery

Regarding the revision of a breast reconstruction surgery. it does seem that the left breast need some revision to make the breast look less boxy. Possible liposuction laterally and some skin and soft tissue excision vs. rearrangement. Other options include fat injections as well as use of an acellular dermal matrix. Usually about 6 months after the last surgery is a good time to perform the revision!! Good luck !!

Tal T. Roudner, MD
Coral Gables Plastic Surgeon