Do You Use the Same Breast Implant for Revisions?

If the implants are in good condition and less that five years or so old, I will recommend reusing them to save $, and because there is no clear indication to replace.  If the indication for revision is implants too large, implants too small, implants ruptured, infection, or if the implants are injured during the revision procedure or found to be in some way defective or abnormal, they should be replaced.  In any case, the surgeon should have a back up implant(s) available in the operating room at the time of your revision procedure should they be needed.

It really depends on what caused the need for a revision.

For example, if the implants were in the wrong position, and implant size was not the cause, then the same implants can be used. However, if the revision was due to visible wrinkles from saline implants, then a change to silicone gel implants would be appropriate.

If you can provide more information regarding the type of implants you have and the cause for revision, you may get a more specific opinion.