There is corrective breast surgery for all types of problems, such as softening up of a hard breast (or capsular contracture). There are many ways to treat capsular contracture. The simplest technique is a capsulotomy, where the scar tissue surrounding the implant is opened up. A capsulectomy involves removal of a portion or all (complete capsulectomy) of the scar tissue. Sometimes plastic surgeons will close off one breast pocket (such as a pocket under the muscle) and create a brand new, virgin breast pocket in a new location (such as above the muscle). A final technique is creation of a neopectoral pocket, where a new pocket is made above a current under-the-muscle breast pocket. In most cases these corrective breast surgeries can result in a soft, realistic breast with no discomfort. There is, however, always a risk that the scar tissue will come back.
Other breast implant problems include implant displacement, malposition, deflation, leak, and asymmetry.
It’s also important to realize that any patient who has a complication or untoward result from previous breast surgery is at significantly higher risk than the average patient for a less-than-ideal result from revision surgery.
Corrective Breast Surgery Before
Corrective Breast Surgery After
How long is the recovery time for corrective breast surgery?
It varies depending on what type of correction is needed. In most patients the recovery time is significantly less than with the first surgery. Dr. Youn will take extensive time during a consultation to inform you on your options available, as well as the recovery time that is necessary.
