How Many Times Can You Have Breast Augmention if Not Satisfied with Results?

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Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Your breasts are constantly changing. Even without surgery, they will not remain the same. Therefore, it is not reasonable to expect that one surgery will take care of it. As plastic surgeons, we would love the ability to mold the breasts out of a mold and create a perfectly symmetric and predictable result. Alas this is not possible. We are dealing with biology. Once you have had implants, you are almost guaranteeing yourself of having future surgery, Even if the breast implants remain intact for 40 years, Your breasts will age over the implant or with the implant. This will likely result in the need for future surgery.

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD · Answer

In reality, there is no definitive answer to how many time syou can redo a breast augmentation.  Certainly, everytime you go back in there, the chance for complications arises again.  However, there are some women who have surgery 5-6 times for wahtever reason ( changing sizes, types of implant, etc), and never have a complication.  It all depends on your tissue characteristics and your ability to heal.

David Whiteman, MD · Answer

The number of breast augmentation procedures a woman can undergo depends on her unique circumstances. If for whatever reason a patient is unhappy with the results of her breast augmentation procedure, breast revision surgery may be of assistance. Breast revision involves removing and/or replacing the breast implants that were used during a patient’s initial breast augmentation procedure to help achieve a more satisfactory result. This procedure can also help women who experience capsular contracture or other breast implant complications (although these are rare). Because a prior breast surgery can cause scar tissue, it’s important to first speak to a board-certified plastic surgeon in-person to be evaluated and confirm that you are a good candidate for breast revision.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Is this a trick question? Are your expectations realistic? Be sure prior to any surgery you fully understand the risk/benefit ratios before asking can I redo it over and over again. There is NO perfect result.

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Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Having multiple operations on the breasts changes the dynamics.  The tissues get scarred and more than likely thinned. Do not do it too often to get "perfect" breasts.  Perfection is impossible.

How Many Times Can You Have Breast Augmention if Not Satisfied with Results?

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Answer: Number of times you can have breast augmention if not satisfied with results

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How Many Times Can You Have Breast Augmention if Not Satisfied with Results?

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Answer: Number of times you can have breast augmention if not satisfied with results

Answer: Number of times you can have breast augmention if not satisfied with results

Answer: Redo breast augmentation

Answer: Redo breast augmentation

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