Revision of Previously Reconstructed Breasts

Revision surgery is to be expected as part of the breast reconstruction process. It is require to fine-tune your results. Remember, breast reconstruction is a process to build an aesthetically pleasing breast from what mastectomy took away; it is not an overnight process. Breast reconstruction revisions may be needed to reduce the breast size, improve breast projection or shape, reduce excess tissue, or revise mastectomy/lumpectomy/IV port scars.

Revisions of a breast made of autologous tissue are often thought to be one of the most artistically challenging surgeries in breast reconstruction. It is an area in which the patient’s choice of plastic surgeon is an important choice. With a revision, an experienced and proven plastic surgeon can often turn a mediocre reconstruction into an excellent restoration.

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