SHORT ANSWER
Breast implant revision surgery is a further operation to replace, remove or reposition breast implants, or to correct a problem from an earlier operation. Reasons include capsular contracture, rupture, displacement or a wish to change size or shape.
Why might revision be needed?
Common reasons are capsular contracture, implant rupture or leakage, implant movement, asymmetry, changes after pregnancy or weight change, and a wish for a different size. Implants are not lifetime devices, so further surgery can be part of the long-term picture.
What does revision involve?
It may include removing or exchanging implants, treating the scar capsule, adjusting the implant pocket or adding a breast lift. The plan depends on the reason for revision and on the existing implants, which is why earlier operation records are valuable.
What is recovery like?
Recovery can be similar to a first operation, or longer if more extensive work is needed. The surgeon’s instructions on support bras, activity limits and wound care set the timeline.
Riskler nelerdir?
Risks include infection, bleeding, scarring, changes in sensation, thinning of tissue and the possibility that a problem returns.
Breast implant revision surgery in Turkey and Istanbul
People sometimes travel to Turkey, including Istanbul, for revision surgery, including to correct an earlier operation done elsewhere. A revision surgeon needs as much information as possible about previous surgery.
Questions worth asking before revision surgery in Istanbul or elsewhere in Turkey:
- What information about my existing implants does the surgeon need?
- Can previous operation notes or implant records be reviewed before I travel?
- What is planned for the implants and the scar capsule?
- Who will manage my follow-up once I am home?
When to consult a doctor
Seek advice promptly if you notice sudden change in breast size or shape, new hardness, pain, redness, fever or fluid leaking from a wound.