Breast Revision Beverly Hills & Torrance

While every patient hopes for a perfect result from their initial surgery, sometimes a breast implant revision is necessary to achieve the desired outcome. Dr. Zampell provides the best implant and breast revision surgery in Beverly Hills. Each procedure is personalized to correct concerns regarding shape, size, symmetry, or projection.

Breast Revision Table of Contents

What is Breast Implant Revision?

Breast revision surgery addresses concerns that may arise after a prior breast augmentation, reconstruction, lift, or reduction. Dr. Jamie Zampell offers breast implant revision for patients seeking improved results due to changes over time, complications, or dissatisfaction with their initial outcome.

While some patients may feel uncertain about a secondary procedure, Dr. Zampell’s expertise in complex breast surgery provides clarity at every step. Each case is carefully evaluated to decide between fine-tuning your initial results or performing a complete reconstructive update tailored to your needs.

Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Revision?

Candidacy for a breast implant revision depends on your physical needs and specific aesthetic goals. Most patients seek a revision to correct complications or address changes in their appearance over time. Generally, you are considered a strong candidate for Beverly Hills breast revision surgery if you meet the following criteria:

Good Overall Health: You are in stable physical condition, ensuring a safe surgical experience and a more efficient recovery.
Realistic Expectations: You understand that the goal of revision is to significantly enhance your results and address specific concerns rather than achieving absolute perfection.
Specific Aesthetic or Functional Concerns: You are looking to improve the size, shape, symmetry, or comfort of your previous breast surgery.

Successful breast revision surgery patient in bra and underwear on bed

Common Reasons for Breast Revision Surgery

Malposition

Occasionally breast implants will shift either towards each other in the center, away from each other, downwards or upwards, and this malfunction is called malposition.

Asymmetry

On occasion, one breast implant will migrate, creating an unbalanced appearance in the chest.

Rippling

When patients lack sufficient breast tissue to obscure the implant, unsightly visual rippling may occur.

Implant Exchange

Now and then a breast implant patient will desire to change their implant size, either going up or down a cup size.

Removal of Implants

This occurs when someone who has undergone breast augmentation decides to remove their implants completely, returning to their natural breast shape.

Capsular Contracture

This occurs when the capsule that holds the breast implant becomes tight and hardened, squeezing the implant and often distorting the appearance of the breast.

Before & After

Breast Augmentation Revision

What to Expect During Breast Revision Surgery?

Breast revision surgery is a highly customized procedure performed under general anesthesia. During the surgery, Dr. Zampell will work to correct the specific issues with your previous breast augmentation or reconstruction. Incisions are made with precision, often using your existing scar lines to minimize additional scarring.

Depending on your needs, the procedure may involve removing or replacing implants, correcting capsular contracture, and reshaping the breast tissue to achieve a more natural and symmetrical outcome. The surgery can take several hours, after which you will be moved to a monitored recovery area before returning home.

What Will My Recovery Be Like?

Breast revision surgery recovery is typically more extensive than for a primary breast augmentation procedure. Patients should plan to set aside several weeks for healing and should limit their upper body motions for at least a week. It may be good to hire a helper to assist with household chores and childcare. The breasts will settle into a new shape about two months after your implant revision in Beverly Hills & Torrance. Dr. Zampell will provide a thorough aftercare plan and pain medications to ensure total comfort and recovery.

Are There Risks to Breast Revision Surgery?

Breast revision surgery aims to modify or correct previous breast augmentation or reconstruction procedures, but like any surgery, it carries certain risks. Potential complications include infection, bleeding, scarring, and adverse reactions to anesthesia. Specific to breast revision, risks may involve capsular contracture (scar tissue forming around the implant), implant rupture or leakage, changes in nipple or breast sensation, asymmetry between breasts, and dissatisfaction with aesthetic outcomes. It's crucial to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon to thoroughly understand these risks and discuss minimizing them through proper pre-operative preparation and post-operative care.

Dr. Zampell is a miracle worker that gave me back my sense of self in a body that feels like mine. After I experienced disappointing outcomes with other surgeons during my breast reconstruction journey, my luck turned around when I met Dr. Z. Her dedication, impeccable skills and expertise, high-standards, as well as her unwavering commitment to helping women with breast cancer, carried me through this very difficult process.

Dr. Zampell resolved an issue that others I spoke to said they could not. For context, I had a previous PAP flap procedure that did not achieve the outcomes promised with another surgeon. Because I am on the thinner side, my donor sites and vessels did not have a typical amount of yield. Dr. Zampell chose to perform a delay procedure prior to my DIEP that was like an insurance policy so that my vessels and donor tissues were viable and robust. This made my DIEP surgery so much easier to get through. A few months later and I had my final revision with her (fat grafting and scar revision) and I’m so thrilled with the outcome.

There is no one else I trust more than Dr. Zampell. She listens, deeply cares, and is painstakingly dedicated to achieving the best result unique to each patient. And I really like her as a human.

Tracy P. (Former Patient)

Why Choose Dr. Zampell for Breast Revision Surgery?

Our breast impant revision surgery in Beverly Hills requires meticulous attention to detail and an innate understanding of the complex nature of breast surgery complications. Dr. Zampell is a highly experienced and consummate breast reconstructive surgeon who studied under world-renowned pioneer Dr. Robert Allen at the Ochsner Medical Center in Louisiana. She is passionate about delivering customized results that celebrate her patients’ assets and restore quality of life and a sense of personal confidence.

Dr. Zampell graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine and subsequently pursued an elite residency in plastic surgery at New York University Medical Center. She then continued to hone her expertise with a demanding fellowship in the industrious field of microsurgery at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Breast Revision FAQs

How soon after breast augmentation can I consider implant revision?

It’s generally recommended to wait six months to a year before considering implant revision, allowing the implants to settle. However, complications like rupture may require earlier intervention.

What should I expect during recovery from implant revision surgery?

Recovery is similar to the initial surgery, with swelling and discomfort for a few weeks. Most patients need to avoid strenuous activities for 4-6 weeks, and follow-up appointments will help monitor healing.

Will insurance cover my breast revision surgery?

Insurance may cover revisions addressing medical complications—like capsular contracture, implant rupture, or asymmetry stemming from the original procedure—but elective cosmetic revisions may not be covered. A tailored consultation can clarify your options.

Can I switch implant types or sizes during revision?

Yes. Breast implant revision offers a chance to change implant size, shape, or material (e.g., silicone to saline), or even go implant-free. Dr. Zampell will recommend the best option based on your anatomy, goals, and lifestyle.

Will there be new scars from the revision surgery?

During breast revision surgery, the goal is always to use existing incision lines whenever possible to minimize additional scarring. However, depending on the complexity of the issues being addressed, new incisions may be necessary. Dr. Zampell will discuss this with you during your consultation and create a surgical plan that aims to achieve the best possible aesthetic outcome while being mindful of scarring.