There is a $150 fee to book a consultation. The deposit will be credited towards your treatment if you receive a service within 30 days of your consultation.

Is Revision Breast Surgery Painful?

A revision breast surgery will be performed similarly to a breast augmentation or breast lift, where patients will undergo anesthesia to avoid any discomfort. The deposit will be credited toward your treatment if you experience discomfort during the procedure. Following the procedure, you will be required to wear a surgical bra as the breasts adjust once again to their new shape. Any pain or discomfort felt during this time can be managed with prescription medication or over-the-counter medication.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

The number of revision breast surgery appointments will be determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the patient’s aesthetic goals and overall health. Follow-up appointments will be necessary to monitor patient health and ensure there are no further complications. The number of appointments necessary may also depend on the extent of surgery required to safely and sufficiently correct the underlying issues caused by the previous breast surgery. To understand the number of appointments needed for your revision breast surgery, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Chopra.

How Long Until I See Results?

A revision breast surgery may take longer to heal than an average breast surgery procedure due to the previous complications, so Dr. Chopra advises patients to exercise patience as their breasts adjust to their new shape. If you are receiving new implants, you may notice an immediate difference in the size and shape of your breasts. However, Dr. Chopra urges patients to wait until their breast tissue has recovered for at least four to six weeks before evaluating the final results.

Can I Combine Revision Breast Surgery With Other Procedures?

Yes, though Dr. Chopra advises proceeding with caution, considering the complications posed by your previous breast surgery. Many of our patients in the Fairfax, VA, and Washington D.C. area choose to combine their revision breast surgery with additional surgical procedures such as a tummy tuck or liposuction to emerge from their recovery period fully refreshed. To add these procedures to your revision breast surgery, please mention your interest at the time of your consultation so Dr. Chopra may create the safest surgical plan for you.

What Are the Risks Associated With Revision Breast Surgery?

As with any breast surgery, a revision breast surgery is associated with the following risks: Capsular contracture Implant rupture or leakage Bleeding Infection Swelling Bruising Seroma

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Revision Breast Surgery

Introduction

Introduction to Revision Breast Surgery

Sometimes, a breast augmentation can go awry, necessitating an expert breast surgeon to address the issues created from a previous breast surgery. The implants placed in the breasts may rupture or create an unsatisfactory shape, weight loss or gain may alter the appearance of recently-shaped breasts, or the breasts may not achieve symmetry as expected from a previous surgery. In these instances and more, it is especially important to consult a breast surgeon expert to course correct and reshape the breasts to achieve your desired figure.

Dr. Vinod Chopra specializes in aesthetic and cosmetic surgery for the face and body through cutting-edge techniques and technology by integrating procedures with an artistic and holistic approach. At Chopra Cosmetic Surgery, patients in Fairfax, VA, and Washington, D.C., can feel confident that they are in the best of hands. Read on to learn more about revision breast surgery, and schedule your consultation today!

What is Revision Breast Surgery?

Revision breast surgery is a surgical procedure that corrects the results or issues created from a previous breast augmentation, breast reduction, or breast lift. This procedure may involve removing existing breast implants and replacing them with more appropriate implants for the patient, recontouring the breasts to the desired lift, shape, and volume, and correcting any underlying issues with the breast tissue itself. The revision breast surgery can also address asymmetry or additional complications arising from the initial breast surgery.

However, it is important to receive an evaluation to determine the best time to undergo a revision breast surgery. This may not be after the body has sufficiently healed from its initial procedure. To learn more, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Chopra.

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What Are the Benefits of Revision Breast Surgery?

Our patients in Fairfax, VA, and Washington, D.C., often choose revision breast surgery for the following benefits:

Improved breast shape, volume, and structure
Placement of correct implants for the patient’s proportions and body
Correction of any asymmetry
Addressing underlying issues with the breast tissue created as a result of the prior breast surgery

Who Are the Best Candidates For Revision Breast Surgery?

Dr. Chopra may recommend that patients pursue a revision breast surgery if they exhibit some or all of the following characteristics:

Experiencing implant rupture or leakage
Dissatisfied with the results from the previous breast surgery
Have developed capsular contracture or related issues
Maintain realistic expectations for their revision breast surgery

What’s the First Step?

If you believe you are a strong candidate for a revision breast surgery, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Chopra at Chopra Cosmetic Surgery of Fairfax, VA and Washington, D.C. Dr. Chopra will meet with you to review your medical history, evaluate the areas of concern with your breasts, and make recommendations for the best way to address your current breast issues. If both you and Dr. Chopra agree that a revision breast surgery is necessary to correct the issues created by your previous breast surgery, he will create a surgical plan to address your breast surgery complications and deliver results closer to what you desire. You may then schedule your revision breast surgery with a member of our patient care team.

What to Expect on the Day of Revision Breast Surgery

A revision breast surgery will be conducted similarly to a breast augmentation or lift procedure. Dr. Chopra will first mark the areas on your breasts for incisions. You will then be placed under general anesthesia to avoid any discomfort for the duration of the procedure.

Dr. Chopra will then proceed to make the incisions and draw out the implants, replacing them if necessary. He will then reshape and recontour the breasts to the desired lift and shape, as well as address any other issues, such as scar tissue or capsular contracture.

When complete, you will be taken to a recovery room, where you will be monitored until you awake from the anesthesia. You may return home in the company of a trusted friend or relative.

Revision Breast Surgery Recovery

If you have received new implants, your body may need some time to recover and adjust to its new shape. Depending on how soon you undergo a revision breast surgery after your initial breast surgery, your body may require more time than average to heal from both procedures sufficiently. Please avoid any strenuous activity or lifting heavy items for at least one week until Dr. Chopra clears you for further activity at your follow-up appointment.

How Much Does Revision Breast Surgery Cost in Washington, D.C.?

The cost of Revision Breast Surgery in Washington, D.C, and Fairfax, VA, will be based on the type of implants chosen (if any), surgical expertise, and the extent of treatment required to deliver optimal results. Pricing may also vary based on the number of appointments required to deliver the desired results. To understand the cost of your individual revision breast surgery, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Chopra to receive a comprehensive cost breakdown.

Why Choose Dr. Chopra?

Dr. Vinod “V” Chopra received his undergraduate degree and graduated with honors from the University of Virginia. He then went on to receive his Medical Degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine. After medical school, he completed residencies in general and plastic surgery, a fellowship at Weill-Cornell Medical Center in New York, and an ASAPS-endorsed fellowship in Advanced Aesthetic Surgery Techniques.

Dr. V is one of only a few surgeons to have completed a cosmetic and aesthetic fellowship. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) endorses his prestigious fellowship.

Whether you want to increase your self-confidence or simply enhance your appearance, Dr. V is passionate about providing confidence and joy to every patient.

Revision Breast Surgery FAQ’S

A revision breast surgery will be performed similarly to a breast augmentation or breast lift, where patients will undergo anesthesia to avoid any discomfort. The deposit will be credited toward your treatment if you experience discomfort during the procedure. Following the procedure, you will be required to wear a surgical bra as the breasts adjust once again to their new shape. Any pain or discomfort felt during this time can be managed with prescription medication or over-the-counter medication.
The number of revision breast surgery appointments will be determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the patient’s aesthetic goals and overall health. Follow-up appointments will be necessary to monitor patient health and ensure there are no further complications. The number of appointments necessary may also depend on the extent of surgery required to safely and sufficiently correct the underlying issues caused by the previous breast surgery. To understand the number of appointments needed for your revision breast surgery, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Chopra.
A revision breast surgery may take longer to heal than an average breast surgery procedure due to the previous complications, so Dr. Chopra advises patients to exercise patience as their breasts adjust to their new shape. If you are receiving new implants, you may notice an immediate difference in the size and shape of your breasts. However, Dr. Chopra urges patients to wait until their breast tissue has recovered for at least four to six weeks before evaluating the final results.
Yes, though Dr. Chopra advises proceeding with caution, considering the complications posed by your previous breast surgery. Many of our patients in the Fairfax, VA, and Washington D.C. area choose to combine their revision breast surgery with additional surgical procedures such as a tummy tuck or liposuction to emerge from their recovery period fully refreshed. To add these procedures to your revision breast surgery, please mention your interest at the time of your consultation so Dr. Chopra may create the safest surgical plan for you.
As with any breast surgery, a revision breast surgery is associated with the following risks:
- Capsular contracture
- Implant rupture or leakage
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Seroma

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