Breast Revision Surgery in Tucson, AZ

Dr. Sanchez-Navarro is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 13 years of experience performing breast revision surgeries in his Tuscon, AZ, practice to help patients achieve their aesthetic goals. He can adjust implant size, fix asymmetry, replace old implants, revise scars, and correct any deformities from the initial surgery. With advanced skills and an artistic eye, Dr. Sanchez-Navarro strives to create beautiful, natural-looking results that boost confidence and excite patients. We provide top-level care at our state-accredited surgical facility and help women feel comfortable in their bodies again.

What Is Breast Revision?

Breast revision is a procedure that corrects or improves the results of an original breast surgery. It aims to help women who are dissatisfied with the outcomes of their first operations performed by other plastic surgeons. Patients usually want a more desirable breast shape, size, symmetry, or lift. Dr. Sanchez-Navarro completes breast revisions in 2-4 hours under general anesthesia in his state-accredited surgical center. This surgery offers women an opportunity to finally achieve the desired results.

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Types of Breast Revision Surgery

Breast Augmentation Revision

Breast Implant Removal

Breast implant removal involves surgically taking out breast implants. Common reasons for this procedure include capsular contracture, implant rupture or deflation, and dissatisfaction with size. Breast implant removal is an outpatient surgery that requires 2 weeks of passive recovery. The implants are taken out through the original incision to minimize scarring. The breasts may look deflated or uneven afterward. Therefore, many patients combine such breast reduction with a lift.

Breast Implant Replacement (Implant Exchange)

Breast implant replacement surgery substitutes old implants with new ones. Women undergo this procedure when they want to change sizes, upgrade implant types, correct rippling or wrinkling issues, or replace a leaking implant. The breast pocket may need adjustments to optimize it for new implants.

Breast Pocket Revision

This surgery modifies the implant pocket to change its placement, improve symmetry, or fix cosmetic issues like bottoming out and double-bubble deformity. Dr. Sanchez-Navarro accesses the pocket through the initial or new incision, makes changes to the size/shape of the pocket using sutures or tissue grafting, inserts the implants, and closes the incisions. Such corrections help implants sit higher on the chest. In addition, the surgeon may remove scar tissue from capsular contracture.

Fat Transfer

This procedure involves harvesting fat via liposuction from places like the thighs or abdomen, processing this tissue, and injecting it into the breasts. Fat grafting is a great option for improving contours, correcting asymmetry, or enhancing décolleté without implants. The transferred fat integrates into the surrounding tissue over several months. Fat grafting makes it possible to increase breasts by no more than 1 cup size.

Breast Lift Revision Surgery

This breast surgery corrects issues from a previous mastopexy. Typical reasons for breast lift revision are residual sagging and asymmetry. Corrections may include adjusting the nipple position, tissue removal, and more reshaping. The main goals are to achieve better breast contour, lift, and symmetry.

Breast Reconstruction Revision

This plastic surgery improves the outcome of prior breast reconstruction. The most common reasons include asymmetry, implant malposition, size change, capsular contracture, and tissue necrosis. Revision may involve implant replacement/repositioning, fat grafting, flap adjustments, and other procedures.

Scar Revision Surgery

Scar revision surgery aims to improve the appearance of existing scars from past breast surgeries. Techniques like scar excision, Z-plasty, dermabrasion, laser therapy, steroid injections, and resuturing can reshape thick, raised scars. They become less noticeable and blend with the natural breast skin.

Consultation & Preparation for Breast Revision

The first step in the breast revision journey is a consultation with Dr. Sanchez-Navarro. During this meeting, the patient’s goals and concerns are discussed so the surgeon can evaluate what changes must be made. Preparation also involves lab tests to ensure that the candidate is in good health for surgery. Dr. Sanchez-Navarro recommends avoiding certain vitamins and medications that can increase bleeding risks or negatively interact with anesthesia.

Breast Revision Procedure

Anesthesia

All breast revisions are performed in a state-accredited surgical facility, which includes the latest equipment and top-level professionals. Our board-certified anesthesiologist uses general anesthesia to keep the patient comfortable and pain-free during the procedure. We carefully monitor vital signs and adjust the anesthesia levels as needed. Medications are administered through an IV line before the operation starts.

Incisions

The original scar from the previous breast surgery is used to access the breast tissue. If additional incisions are needed, they are placed in inconspicuous locations for the best cosmetic results. Dr. Sanchez-Navarro always aims to minimize visible scarring after healing.

Reshaping Procedures

Procedures like breast lifts, reductions, or augmentations may be performed to resize and recontour the breasts to achieve the patient’s cosmetic goals. Excess skin is trimmed, and the remaining breast tissue is reshaped. Nipples and areolas may be repositioned higher on the breast. The surgeon can remove or replace implants with newer versions.

Closing Incisions

Once the desired corrections are complete, the incisions are thoroughly cleaned and closed. Dissolvable sutures and surgical tape are used to accurately realign the tissue and minimize visible scarring.

Recovery After Breast Revision

Recovery from breast revision surgery varies depending on the type  of procedure performed. After surgery, there is usually swelling  and bruising of the breasts that can last up to 6 weeks. Most of the sutures are dissolvable and do not need to be removed. It is normal to feel some pain and discomfort for the first 7 days, which can be managed with prescription pain medication.

Patients are advised to take 1-2 weeks off work and avoid strenuous  activity for at least a month to allow time for healing. The first follow-up appointment is usually 7 days after surgery to check wounds, change dressings, and monitor recovery.

Restrictions are gradually lifted over the next several weeks, but final  results are not fully visible until the swelling has completely subsided,  which requires nearly six months. Wearing a support bra can help  facilitate healing during the recovery period.

Candidates for Breast Revision

Women who are unsatisfied with the cosmetic outcomes of previous breast surgery

Women who have experienced complications, such as capsular contracture, infection, or implant rupture

Women whose breasts have changed over time (for example, drooping or deflation of the implant)

Women who need revision surgery due to weight gain or loss that significantly altered the contours and proportions

Women who want to change implant material, size, or shape to better match their aesthetic goals

Women requiring revision surgery to treat post-mastectomy pain syndrome or improve sensation and function in the reconstructed area

Benefits of Breast Revision

Improves the appearance and proportion of the breasts

Fixes capsular contracture issues, such as hardening or distortion  of the implant

Replaces old breast implants with newer, safer ones if there are concerns about the material or texture

Adjusts the size of implants, whether larger or smaller, to better match  the patient’s body and goals

Repositions implants that have shifted out of place for a more optimal  and symmetrical look

Treats implant rippling or wrinkling that is visible through the skin

Reduces visible implant edges to make augmentation results less noticeable

Corrects symmastia (when breasts look like one large breast) after augmentation surgery

Cost of Breast Revision in Tucson, AZ

The cost of breast revision surgery in Tucson ranges from $3,000 to $15,000. It depends mainly on the complexity of the procedure – minor adjustments tend to be cheaper, while more complicated revisions are on the higher end. Patients can receive accurate price quotes during the initial consultation with Dr. Sachez-Navarro, which can be conducted online or in person.

What Makes Us Different  
From Others?

Our practice offers exceptional care for patients seeking breast revision surgery. With over 13 years of experience specializing in plastic surgery and over 20,000 procedures performed, Dr. Sanchez-Navarro has extensive knowledge and advanced skills to properly revise unsatisfactory operations. He performs all surgeries at his private, state-licensed facility that meets strict quality and safety standards. Our dedication to patient care and artful approach make Sanchez-Navarro Plastic Surgery an ideal choice for flawless breast revision results.

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