Sometimes after undergoing breast augmentation surgery, patients develop regrets about the procedure. When a patient gets small or conservatively sized breast implants, she may be underwhelmed by the results. While smaller breast implants can be advantageous, it is possible to pick implants that are too small, making patients wish they'd gone larger to achieve more dramatic results.

Thankfully there are options for breast augmentation surgery patients who would like to get larger implants. The answer is breast augmentation revision. The team at our Dallas, TX plastic surgery center would like to go over the basics of breast augmentation revision to get bigger breast implants.

What Is Breast Augmentation Revision?

Breast augmentation revision is a secondary breast augmentation surgery that is performed to correct the results of a previous breast enlargement procedure. The revision breast augmentation procedure replaces the previous breast implants with new implants in order to achieve the patient's aesthetic goals.

Whether to increase the size of the breast implants, reduce the size of the breast implants, or remove the breast implants entirely, revision surgery can improve the initial breast augmentation results and improve patient satisfaction.

Ideal Candidates for Breast Augmentation Revision

Good candidates for breast augmentation revision are patients who were not satisfied with the results of their initial breast augmentation procedure. They should be in good health and not suffer from any health issues that would make a breast enhancement procedure a risk to general wellness.

Patients should understand the risks and benefits of the revision surgery and have realistic expectations about the treatment process.

How Big Is Bigger: Picking the Right Implant Size

When revising the size of the breast implants, it's important to pick the right size. It's possible to pick implants that are too large or too small to meet the patient's cosmetic needs. The corrective procedure should be an opportunity to finally get things right.

During the consultation process, we will work with patients to determine an ideal implant size for the revision procedure. We can also go over the proper shape and placement of the breast implants in order to achieve the most ideal outcomes.

Breast Augmentation Revision: The Surgical Procedure

In essence, breast augmentation revision is performed like any traditional breast augmentation surgery.

When possible, plastic surgeons will make incisions using the scars from the previous breast augmentation as a guide in order to reduce post-surgical scarring. The surgeon will carefully remove the old breast implants, place the new breast implants, and make any additional adjustments as needed to help improve the appearance of the breasts.

The Results of Breast Augmentation Revision

Patients who undergo breast augmentation revision often report high levels of satisfaction with the results. The bigger breast implants enhance the bust line while complementing the overall figure in the process. The enhancements to breast size and shape can contribute to improved confidence and a better sense of self.

Is Breast Augmentation Revision Right for Me?

If you have undergone breast augmentation in the past and are not satisfied with the results, we'd be more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the revision procedure. By getting answers to all of your questions, you'll be able to make the right choices based on your aesthetic needs.

Contact an Experienced Plastic Surgeon

To learn more about breast augmentation revision and whether or not it's the right option for you, be sure to contact our cosmetic plastic surgery center today. The team at our practice looks forward to your visit and discussing these matters in much greater detail.