Restore confidence and achieve the results you originally envisioned with breast implant revision at New York Group for Plastic Surgery. Whether you’re addressing complications, dissatisfaction with size or shape, or implant failure, Dr. Jordan M.S. Jacobs offers expert, personalized care to ensure safe, natural-looking, and fulfilling outcomes.
Correct Complications and Refine Your Results
Breast implant revision is a corrective procedure to address issues that arise after a previous breast augmentation or reconstruction. It may involve replacing old implants, correcting implant positioning, resolving complications like capsular contracture, or refining the aesthetic outcome. This surgery is often more complex than the initial procedure and requires advanced techniques and meticulous planning. Dr. Jacobs uses state-of-the-art materials and surgical expertise to restore symmetry and your desired appearance with customized breast implant revision.
You May Consider Breast Implant Revision If:
- You are unhappy with the size, shape, or feel of your current implants
- You notice one or both implants have shifted or become misaligned
- You experience rippling, wrinkling, or visible implant edges
- You develop capsular contracture or hardened scar tissue
- You suffer from a ruptured or leaking implant
- You observe sagging or stretched breast tissue over time
- You want to switch from saline to silicone implants or vice versa
- You are experiencing pain, asymmetry, or other implant-related complications
Explore Your Options & Visualize the Results
During your consultation at New York Group for Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jacobs will perform a detailed assessment of your breast implants, scar tissue, skin elasticity, and overall breast anatomy. He’ll review your surgical history, identify the root cause of your concerns—such as implant malposition, capsular contracture, or asymmetry—and help you understand the best surgical techniques to address them. Whether you’re considering implant removal, replacement, repositioning, or fat grafting, every option will be thoroughly explained.
To guide your decision, Dr. Jacobs uses the Vectra XT 3D imaging system, which captures ultra-high resolution images and simulates your projected results. This tool enables you to preview outcomes with various implant sizes, shapes, or placements, ensuring that you and your surgeon share a clear vision before proceeding.
Your Breast Implant Revision Session
Your surgery with Dr. Jacobs begins under general anesthesia in an accredited surgical facility. He typically re-enters through your original incision to minimize additional scarring. Once the implant is removed, Dr. Jacobs assesses the integrity of the breast pocket, excises any scar tissue, and releases constricted areas, especially in cases of capsular contracture or implant malposition. If the capsule is distorted, he may perform a total or partial capsulectomy.
If your tissues lack adequate support, Dr. Jacobs may reinforce the area with acellular dermal matrices, such as AlloDerm, Dermacell, or Strattice, suturing them internally to provide structural stability and prevent recurrence of issues like bottoming out. Fat grafting may also be performed to improve contours and correct implant visibility. After reshaping the pocket, he positions the new implant and secures it before closing the incision with layered sutures.
The Recovery Process After Breast Implant Revision
After surgery, you can expect some swelling, bruising, and mild to moderate discomfort for the first few days. Dr. Jacobs will prescribe pain medication and antibiotics to manage symptoms and prevent infection. You’ll wear a surgical bra to support healing tissues and help maintain the implant position. Most patients can return to light daily activities within one week.
You should avoid lifting, strenuous movement, and upper body workouts for at least four to six weeks. Dr. Jacobs will schedule follow-up visits to monitor your healing, remove any drains if placed, and assess scar maturation. While swelling may take several months to resolve fully, you’ll begin to see early improvements in shape and symmetry within a few weeks. Following all post-op instructions is essential to ensuring an optimal outcome.
The Final Breast Implant Revision Results
Breast implant revision results are often immediately noticeable, though outcomes continue to refine over several months as swelling subsides and tissues settle. You can expect an improved shape, symmetry, and softness, along with better alignment of your implants and a resolution of prior complications.
With proper care, your revision results can be long-lasting, align with your unique expectations, and be significantly more satisfying than your initial procedure.
Why Choose Dr. Jordan M.S. Jacobs?
New York’s Go-to Specialist for Natural-Looking Breast Reconstruction
Dr. Jordan M.S. Jacobs is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, as well as a nationally recognized expert in breast revision techniques. With fellowship training in craniofacial surgery from NYU and extensive experience in microsurgical reconstruction, he brings a high level of precision and artistry to each procedure. Dr. Jacobs takes a thoughtful, individualized approach to every surgery to ensure optimal results. If you’re considering breast implant revision, schedule a consultation with one of New York’s most trusted specialists.
