Breast revision for undesirable results
Dr. med. Thomas Biesgen
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery in Zurich.
Revision of breast augmentations with implants to correct undesirable final results.
In experienced hands, breast augmentation can result in fuller, firmer and better proportioned breasts. However, some women mistakenly translate the large number of breast augmentations performed each year to mean that it is a simple operation that can be performed by any surgeon.
However, this is not true and may be one reason why so many revision surgeries are performed today. The best way to have a breast augmentation is to do it right the first time.
There are many variables to consider when undergoing breast augmentation, so it is important that you clearly communicate your specific wishes for the surgery to your surgeon and ensure that your surgeon listens to you and understands exactly what look, shape and size of breasts you would like to achieve with the surgery.
Dr. Biesgen has performed many revision breast surgeries on patients and has found that there are several common variables (problems) observed in revision breast augmentation patients.
Brief information on changing implants
- General anesthesia
- 3-4 hours
- Stationary
- 1-2 nights
- Stitches after 2-3 weeks, partially self-dissolving
- Special bra for 4 weeks
1-2 weeks
- Slight movement after 4 weeks,
- Sports (tennis, swimming, jogging, horse riding) only after 3 months (with special bra),
- Sun exposure and sauna visits after 6 months
After 4-6 months
up to 10 years
During our consultation, I can show you various surgical results (before and after pictures).
Breast revision for undesirable results
In most cases, patients opt for a revision breast augmentation because a previous operation did not produce the desired result.
Patients who wish to have a breast augmentation revision may feel that their breasts are not as firm after breast augmentation.
- "too hard",
- "too soft" or "too limp"
- "too low" or "too high"
- "too far apart" or "too close together"
- or simply "too wrong"
are carried out.
Breast augmentation, like many other cosmetic procedures, is extremely "surgeon-dependent", meaning that much of the final result depends on the skill, judgment and experience of the operating surgeon.
In almost all cases, something can be done during revision breast surgery that can create a more desirable appearance of the breasts.
Exchange of breast implants
Some of the most common surgical revision procedures for breast augmentation include breast implant replacement.
The implant size, shape and / or type), the position of the implant pocket (above or below the pectoral muscle), the breast symmetry / shape or even the height of the breasts can be improved. When replacing the breast implants, the formation of scar tissue (capsular contracture) can also be resolved.
Optimal time for a breast revision
Typically, a revision breast augmentation is performed no less than six months after an initial breast surgery and is generally performed to correct irregularities and/or undesirable end results of a previous breast augmentation surgery.
Revision breast augmentation procedures are even more demanding than an initial breast augmentation as they require more aesthetic finesse in terms of perfecting contour irregularities that were not achieved during the initial surgery.
Reports on breast revision:
Day of breast surgery
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As a rule, health insurance companies cover the costs of removing the implants and the capsulectomy. The aesthetic part of a breast revision must be paid for by the patient herself.
The exact procedure and the amount of work involved are discussed and defined in detail with the patient during the consultation.
The fee includes the consultation, use of the operating room and materials, anesthesia, implant, as well as the fee for the procedure and aftercare. The cost is to be understood as a flat rate per case and must be paid in advance.
Questions and answers about aesthetic breast treatment
Arrange your appointment with Dr. Biesgen
Book your appointment for an initial consultation or a follow-up online. If no suitable appointment is available, please contact us by phone or email.
Discuss questions in the video meeting
Video consultation appointment (approx. 20-30 minutes, approx. CHF 100).
Arrange a consultation
Arrange your appointment at the practice in Zurich (approx. 45 minutes, tariff structure TARMED, approx. CHF 180-200).
Offsetting consulting costs
The consultation costs are credited in the event of an intervention within six months of the consultation.
Non-appearance dates
A fee of CHF 150 will be charged for unexcused absences from agreed appointments.
