Secondary Mammoplasty
Duration of intervention
60/120 minutes
Anesthesia
General
Recovery
7 days
Night shelter
No
Breast revision surgery
There secondary mammoplasty It is a revision surgery indicated for patients who are dissatisfied with the results obtained after a first breast augmentation and wish to undergo a second corrective procedure. It is indicated for women who wish to:
- Correct an unsatisfactory aesthetic result
- Replace outdated prostheses
- Change the size or shape of your breasts
- Correct complications that arise after the first surgery
- Restore symmetry and harmony to the décolleté
There may be various reasons for this: a first procedure performed by a non-specialist surgeon, a change in aesthetic desires, the passing of time, pregnancy, or the use of prostheses that are no longer adequate. In other cases, complications may arise that compromise the aesthetic or functional outcome.
Secondary breast surgery allows you to restore a more harmonious and natural result through a personalized procedure.
The preoperative phase is crucial for analyzing the outcome of the initial procedure and defining the most appropriate corrective strategy. The surgeon evaluates the quality of the tissues, the position of the implants, any surface irregularities, and the presence of capsular contracture or dislocations.
Whenever possible, we try to make the incision in the same location as the previous procedure, so as not to create new scars. Depending on the identified problem, we plan to remove or replace the implants and, in some cases, combine them with lipofilling to improve coverage and symmetry.
- Duration: 60/120 minutes
- Anesthesia: general
- Day surgery: yes (without overnight shelter)
The procedure may involve replacing the implants, repositioning them, or correcting specific defects. Conditions that may require secondary mammoplasty include:
- Rippling: Visible undulations in the skin due to poorly fitting or poorly cohesive implants, especially in patients with thin tissue.
- Capsular contracture: a fibrotic reaction that causes hardening and alteration of the shape of the breast.
- Prosthesis dislocation: with migration upward, downward or laterally.
- Slippage below the breast fold, giving a sagging appearance.
- Double fold: visible in the lower part of the breast due to insufficient coverage or loss of tissue volume.
Correction may involve the use of anatomical prostheses, retromuscular repositioning, internal stabilizing sutures, or autologous fat grafting to improve coverage. It is essential to correctly reconstruct the initial surgical planes to allow the tissues to stabilize and ensure a satisfactory outcome.
The postoperative period is generally well tolerated and includes relative rest, the use of a support bra, and scheduled medical checkups. Expected recovery times vary depending on the complexity of the procedure. Generally:
- Resumption of light activities: about 7 days
- Progressive stabilization of the result in the following weeks
FAQ
When is secondary breast augmentation indicated?
What is rippling?
It is a superficial irregularity that manifests itself with visible undulations of the skin, often due to poorly cohesive or poorly positioned implants.
What is capsular contracture?
It's an abnormal fibrotic reaction that causes hardening of the breast and changes in shape. In more severe cases, it may require further surgery.