One Implant Still High 10 Months Post-Op – What would revision involve? (Photos)

The type of revision depends on the problems from the first surgery and your new goals. Previous surgery can change the normal structure of the breast, affect how the tissue heals, and leave behind scar tissue that makes the revision more complex. Often these cases require modification of the implant pocket with internal sutures and/or supportive mesh, support garments, and careful patient follow-through on activity restrictions and care recommendations post-operatively to help healing.Revision breast surgery is challenging so it’s important to meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine your breasts, understand your concerns, and recommend the best plan for your body and goals. Best of luck!
Dr. Brandon Lambiris Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon–Sarasota, FL

Dear ItsMeMags,

breast revision surgery is the most difficult plastic surgery procedure performed. Botched breast surgery alters normal tissue planes and laxity, the ability of breasts to heal properly, and leaves scar tissue that dramatically affects the level of difficulty of the corrective surgery.
Many patients come in to correct poor outcomes from their initial surgeries. The most common problems are due to implant malposition, bottoming out of the implant, poor scarring, and incorrect implant size.
While the type of revision required will depend on the result of the previous surgery and the desired result of the patient, some revisions involve extensive pocket repair that may or may not need specialized external bras.
If you are considering breast surgery revision, you should speak with a board certified plastic surgeon and have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Also, you have to make sure that your surgeon understands your breast augmentation goals.


Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

At ten months it is not likely that your implant will drop to the point of symmetry. As you surgeon as ruled out capsular contracture, the procedure should involve simply expanding the pocket in a lower direction to reposition the implant. There are occasions when the capsule turns out to have more integrity than anticipated. If this is found, your surgeon will be prepared to make an intraoperative decision and perform the necessary treatment.