How Long to Wait for Breast Augmentation Revision?

 Using a bra with padding underneath or sometimes an underwire breast during the waiting period may be helpful and should be discussed during the waiting period which many surgeon like to wait 6-12 months following surgery"Bottomed Out" is the term given to implant displacement, where the implant drops down below the existing inframammary fold (natural crease beneath your breast). This may occur when the fold has been released excessively during surgery or may be due to factors of the patient’s collagen and tissue integrity. The implants end up sitting very low on the chest and there is lack of internal support for the implant itself.Correction usually involves restoring the crease beneath your breast to its normal position. This involves internal reconstruction including the capsule around your implant (capsulorrhaphy). Sometimes a biologic fabric (Acellular Dermal Matrix) can be used to attach to the breast tissue internally and support the implant.This corrects the placement of the implant, redefines the breast shape, and refines the internal fold.

You should wait until your body fully heals from the previous surgery. This usually takes about a year or so. The risks are the same as with your first surgery, however it can be more difficult to achieve the aesthetic improvement you want. Because surgery can be traumatic to the body, the decision to undergo any procedure should be taken seriously.

It is best to wait at least six months following your breast surgery to consider a revision.  That will allow for most swelling to resolve and the skin to stretch.  It will lead to a higher likelihood of success than if you were to rush back to the operating room in the early postop period.  Good luck.