Breast Revision Surgery

A Second Chance for Your Ideal Breasts

With any surgical procedure, there are no guarantees for a perfect outcome, even in the hands of an experienced surgeon. When it comes to cosmetic procedures, such as breast augmentation, a less than ideal result can be devastating. Secondary breast revision is a growing field within cosmetic breast enhancement. Some patients see their results worsening with time while others were never pleased with their outcome from the beginning.

Whatever your reason for pursuing secondary breast revision surgery, the most critical factor in a successful procedure is the choice of surgeon. Breast revision is a technically challenging procedure and demands the expertise of a highly-trained and experienced cosmetic breast surgeon such as board certified Denver plastic surgeon Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACS, PCEO.

Should I get a Breast Revision?

A few of the more common reasons for undergoing secondary breast revision include the following:

Repositioning Breast Implants

For most patients, both breast implants eventually settle to the same position after the body has fully healed. Unfortunately for some, this never occurs and results in breast asymmetry. To reposition your breast implants, Dr. Buford will make adjustments to the scar capsule surrounding your implant to allow the implant to settle in a lower, more natural, position.

If your breast fold is too high or too low, adjustments can be made to the fold itself which will then adjust the position of the implant. Similarly, if your implants touch in the middle (“symmastia” or “breadloafing”), your medial fold can be adjusted.

"I have known Dr. Buford for many years now. I had an extreme case that left me with severe burns and gaping open wounds. Dr. Buford and his team were willing to take on something that turned out to be a very very long process for me and painful as well until I found him! I was told by the doctor before him to do my own wound care until I went to ER . Since then he and his team have done nothing but worked with me day in and day out to do the best that they can to get me the best results. I am so thankful for everyone and all of their compassion and kindness. His nurse Shazia by far has also gone above and beyond. She has been there by my side from day one and always responded to phone calls and any questions or concerns that I ever had.

Once again I had a severe case but Buford came in and he fixed and literally saved me! So thankful for this wonderful team of people can't express the gratitude that I have. Thank you Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACS, PCEO!"

—Real breast reconstruction revision patient

Reversing Firm, Misshapen Breasts

Occasionally, breast augmentation patients develop "capsular contracture," a condition that occurs when the tissue capsule that naturally forms around the implant shrinks and begins squeezing the implant. Thanks to improvements in both surgical techniques and the breast implant itself, this condition is becoming less and less common.

Unfortunately, for reasons unknown, some women still experience capsular contracture and the accompanying firmness, distortion, and breast pain. By removing or opening up this capsule and replacing the implant, a softer more natural result can be achieved with minimal downtime and dramatic results.

For many patients with older implants, there may be associated disruption of the implant shell. Thankfully, this is a relatively straightforward procedure and can produce a very natural end-result.

Resizing Breast Implants

For some patients, size is an issue. While you may have once been happy with your choice of implant, life changes or aging may leave you less than pleased with the size of your breasts. If you are interested in either increasing or decreasing your cup size or improving the shape and contour of your breasts with a breast lift, Dr. Buford can help.