How to Determine the Right Time for Breast Revision Surgery

Demand for breast augmentation is steadily increasing, but in proportion to that, some people experience results that are completely different from what they originally expected, or develop side effects, and the number of people who need breast revision surgery is also increasing.

If you notice something that is wrong, it is generally best to correct it right away, but in the case of breast revision surgery, it is a little different.

Today, together with Gangnam W Plastic Surgery, which is known for doing breast revision surgery well, let’s take a look at the right timing for breast revision surgery.

When is the best time to have breast revision surgery?

Breast revision surgery is performed after breast augmentation when the size or shape is not satisfying, or when side effects such as capsular contracture or implant rupture occur.

If a problem arises, it would be best to have revision surgery right away, but after the first surgery, it is recommended to observe the progress for at least about 6 months before proceeding. Although it varies by individual, around 1 year and 6 months after the first surgery, the tissue at the surgical site becomes stabilized, and this is considered the most ideal timing for breast revision surgery.

Breast revision surgery, why shouldn’t it be done immediately?

Breast augmentation surgery is an operation that requires an incision in order to insert implants. Because of this, time is needed for the surgical site to heal.

If revision surgery is performed before the surgical site has stabilized, it may lead to other, more serious problems.

The purpose of breast revision surgery is to correct the problems that appeared in the previous surgery and create a beautiful bust, but it can be seen as the body being injured again at the site of a previous wound.

Also, since breast surgery is a type of surgical procedure, swelling may occur after surgery, and some people may mistake swelling that has not fully gone down for a side effect.

For these reasons, it is best to observe sufficient healing first and proceed with revision surgery only if it is still needed.

However, in urgent situations such as severe capsular contracture or implant rupture, early breast revision surgery may be performed based on the medical team’s thorough judgment.

At Gangnam W Plastic Surgery, the chief surgeon, a board-certified plastic surgeon who has focused on breast surgery for over 20 years, has been in charge of breast augmentation as well as breast revision surgery.

With extensive know-how and careful diagnosis, the surgeon thoroughly evaluates each patient’s condition, performs revision surgery at the most appropriate time, and carries out the operation using the proper method according to the patient’s specific situation. Through this, the clinic has always worked to resolve the problems that appeared in the previous surgery and help provide patients with the healthy and beautiful bust they originally dreamed of.

From consultation to surgery and aftercare, Chief Director Oh Hyuk-su personally handles everything, and we will help you recover a beautiful new bust and the confidence you may have lost through revision surgery performed at the right time and with the appropriate method.