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Can a breast revision & exchange be done using the same initial surgery incisions?

PetiteBAjourneySep 20, 2021
I’m looking into getting my breast implants exchanged and would like them placed lower, as they’re high profile and I wanted Mid profile. When doing a breast implant exchange and revision can the procedure be done through the original periareolar incisions or are more incisions required?

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