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Breast Augmentation Revision Surgery

In some cases, patients who have had breast augmentation have needed further surgery to get the results that they wanted. A procedure to correct a problem from a previous surgery or refine the results is called revision surgery. Breast augmentation revision surgery is the procedure to correct or improve the results of a prior breast augmentation procedure.

Some breast augmentation revision surgeries are needed to correct a medical problem, such as infection or a problem with the implant, such as a deflated or ruptured implant or an implant that has migrated out of place. Other revisions are for aesthetic reasons, such as to exchange the implants for larger or smaller models.

Reasons for a breast augmentation revision can include any one or a combination of the following:

Areolae too large
Asymmetry (uneven)
Breast lift (mastopexy)
Bottoming out
Capsular contracture
Changing from unders to overs and vice versa
Change of implant type
Displacement
Exchange for larger implants
Exchange for smaller implants
Extrusion
Infection
Placement in general
Pocket revision
Removal
Scar problems (keloid, hypertrophic)
Symmastia
Breasts too high
Breasts too low

Your original surgeon can correct any of these problems, although for severe problems such as symmastia or bottoming out soon after surgery, it may be best for you to seek out a specialist. You might also decide to change surgeons if you feel that you were not treated well by your original surgeon.

The Costs of Breast Augmentation Revision Surgery

You should discuss the complete costs of a breast augmentation revision with your surgeon before you have breast augmentation surgery. Some surgeons will perform revision surgery for no additional costs when certain problems need to be corrected. You must determine this issue before your primary surgery and get it in writing. Your surgeon may waive his or her fee for a revision, but you still may have to pay for medications, the operating room, and anesthesia costs out of pocket.

Your surgery may be covered, all or in part, by the warranty from the implant maker if the implant is defective.

Insurance Issues with Breast Agumentation Revision Surgery

Health insurance will almost never cover the costs of cosmetic surgery. However, your health insurance may cover the removal of your implants in cases of severe capsular contracture or displacement that is causing pain. However, all policies are different, so be sure to review yours.