Breast Revision / Implant Removal at Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center

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What Is breast Revision?
What Are The Benefits Of breast Revision
Meet Our Doctors
What Is The breast Revision procedure Like
Recovery From breast Revision surgery
Candidates For breast Revision
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Do your breasts need a do-over? Breast augmentation is one of our most popular cosmetic treatments here at Sarasota Plastic Surgery. Most of our patients feel delighted with their initial breast augmentation results immediately after the procedure and for many years after. However, even with an exceptional surgical team and outstanding aesthetic results, occasionally breast implants require removal or replacement through breast implant revision surgery. If you need breast revision in Sarasota, FL, turn to the plastic surgery experts at Sarasota Plastic Surgery.

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Benefits:

Corrects implant concerns, improves comfort and appearance, and updates previous breast surgery results

Avg. Cost:

Starting at $8,000–$16,000+, depending on complexity

Downtime:

Approximately 1–2 weeks

Treatment Areas:

Breasts and chest contour

Duration:

Approximately 2–4 hours

What is Breast Revision?

Breast revision surgery involves removing, replacing, or repositioning previous breast implants to correct complications or achieve updated aesthetic goals. Because every patient’s situation is unique, the procedure is highly individualized. Our surgeons evaluate your anatomy, prior surgical outcomes, and personal goals to recommend the best approach.

What are the Benefits of Breast Revision

Breast revision can provide several key benefits, including:

Correcting complications such as capsular contracture, rippling, or implant malposition
Improving symmetry and overall breast shape
Updating implant type or size to match changing aesthetic goals
Restoring confidence in appearance after dissatisfaction with prior surgery
Addressing changes caused by aging, pregnancy, or weight fluctuations

Meet Our Doctors

Many doctors perform cosmetic and plastic surgery in Sarasota. However, if you’re pursuing a result that only a handful of doctors in the world can achieve, you will want to enlist the help of Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center’s renowned plastic surgeons. Our top-rated surgeons have a delicate touch, vast experience, and an aesthetic eye. Known throughout Florida for their exceptional and natural results, the SPSC board-certified and board-eligible physicians have the highest possible credentials and training.

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What is the Breast Revision Procedure Like

Breast revision surgery typically involves removing a previous breast implant, correcting complications, and replacing the implant (if desired). Since the reasons for revision surgery vary so widely, this procedure looks different for each patient.

After examining your breasts and discussing treatment goals, our team can offer personalized treatment recommendations for your breast revision procedure. We can help you decide whether implant removal or implant replacement is the right step forward.

Recovery from Breast Revision Surgery

Recovery varies depending on the complexity of the revision. Patients typically experience swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort, which can be managed with prescribed medications. A supportive surgical bra helps maintain proper breast positioning during healing.

Most patients return to light activities within one to two weeks, while more strenuous exercise or heavy lifting should be avoided for four to six weeks. Scars gradually fade over several months, and final results are visible as swelling subsides and implants settle.

Candidates for Breast Revision

There are many reasons for seeking breast revision surgery or implant removal after your initial surgery. Sarasota Plastic Surgery has earned a reputation throughout Florida for our exceptional surgical results. We often see patients who have had their initial breast surgery elsewhere.

Common reasons for breast revision include the following:

No longer want breast implants: After breast augmentation, some women may be dissatisfied with their results or decide they no longer desire breast implants; some women decide to remove their implants due to health concerns.
Implant rupture: Leaks and ruptures are rare, but can happen. When an implant leaks or ruptures, a surgeon must remove it and replace it with a new implant, if desired.
Capsular contracture: Your body naturally forms a thin scar tissue capsule around each breast implant. Sometimes, this capsule tightens around the implant, leading to painful hardening and tissue distortion, a condition called capsular contracture.
Double bubble: When breast implants shift, they can distort the breasts’ appearance. Sometimes the breast may have two rounded areas, called a double bubble. Left untreated, this condition can be quite noticeable, especially in tight clothing.
Breast rippling: Occasionally, the breast implant is visible through the breast tissue, causing rippling or wrinkling. This issue is typical in thin patients with little natural breast volume and is more noticeable with saline breast implants.
Desire to change breast size: As life changes, so can aesthetic ideals. Some women desire a change in their breast size. You can accomplish this by removing the breast implant and replacing it with a larger or smaller implant size.
Breast aging since breast augmentation: The breasts continue to age after breast augmentation. Sagging may develop, especially if patients undergo pregnancy or significant weight loss.
Switch to a different breast implant type: You may choose to undergo surgery if you want to change from a saline or silicone breast implant to another type. Commonly, older saline breast implants are swapped for silicone implants.
Unhappy with previous breast surgery results: Patients who are unhappy with the results of a previous breast surgery use breast revision to improve their appearance and boost their self-esteem.