Breast revision surgery involves removal or replacement of breast implants. It is to fix or enhance primary breast augmentation.
Preparing for breast revision surgery:
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Get lab testing or a medical evaluation
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Take certain medications or adjust your current medications
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Get a baseline mammogram before surgery and another one after surgery to help detect any future changes in your breast tissue
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Stop smoking
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Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding
ABOUT BREAST REVISION
TIME REQUIREMENTS
Average length of stay abroad: 1 week
Method used it can take between 1 and 3 hours to complete. Most people are able to return to work after a week, but you will need to avoid strenuous physical activity for at least 2 weeks.
Take the next steps in your medical journey by inquiring with Healthticket below. Our Care Team will help you to find the right clinic, and get your free treatment plan and cost estimate.
Interested in Breast Revision abroad?
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If you are facing complications (leaking implants, displaced implants)
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Changes in the breast tissue causes by weight loss/gain
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Desire to change size of implants
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Remove implants
AM I ELIGIBLE?
Step 1 - Consult your surgeon.
Step 2 - Depending on your desire and discussion with the surgeon you can remove, reposition or change the implants.
Step 3 - Surgeon will perform the surgery as per your choice.
Step 4 - Surgery completed. See results.
HOW IT IS PERFORMED?
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Post procedure care
You will be encouraged to move around and get out of bed the day after surgery as this will help promote healing. You must be careful to avoid heavy lifting and anything that is going to stretch you too far – this includes vigorous exercise, for 6 weeks.
Possible discomfort
Soreness and tenderness are to be expected for several days after your breast revision surgery, but many people return to work in a week.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER BREAST REVISION
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT BREAST REVISION
Not recommended for
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Smokers (Stop at least 6 weeks before surgery)
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Pregnant Woman
Restore youthful shape
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Pros
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You will regain a youthful breast shape.
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You may increase or decrease your breast size.
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You will improve breast symmetry.
Cons
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Gravitiy and aging will alter the size and shape of your breasts.
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The weight of your implants can affect breast appearance with time.