Your cost for breast revision surgery will vary based on the complexity of your procedure. In your consultation, Dr. Shumway will listen carefully to your needs and goals before completing a physical examination of your implants. After this, he will explain your choices before creating your treatment plan. The total cost of revision surgery will be based on the extent of the procedure, plus your new implants. It’s better to concentrate on getting great results by selecting a skilled cosmetic surgeon, like Dr. Shumway, instead of the cheapest surgeon. As a way to help make your surgery affordable, Shumway Cosmetic Surgery accepts several payments and we will give you information on low-interest financing.

Dr. Shumway can perform your revision surgery, even if he was not the surgeon who performed your breast augmentation. Revision surgery is sometimes more difficult compared to augmentation surgery, especially if you want significant changes or have problems, which is why it is better to choose a cosmetic surgeon, like Dr. Shumway, who has advanced training and experience in breast surgery. Dr. Shumway also invites his patients to come back to Shumway Cosmetic Surgery for revision surgery after their implant surgery if they notice an issue or would like new implants.

When you are getting your implants exchanged or removed, you may want to have excess skin removed as well. After hearing your goals and evaluating your current implants, Dr. Shumway can discuss adding a breast lift to remove sagging skin. If you lose a lot of weight, get pregnant, or breastfeed after augmentation surgery, a revision with a lift gives you better results.

If possible, Dr. Shumway will make incisions for revision surgery in the original augmentation incisions. If this isn’t possible, he will place the revision incisions where they are least visible. Revision surgery may use a trans-axillary incision (in the armpit), a periareolar incision (in the lower border of the areola), an inframammary incision (beneath the breast fold), or TUBA incision (through the belly button). Dr. Shumway or a member of his team will explain scar care instructions so your incisions heal properly and blend with your skin.

Although implants are long-lasting, they will require replacement eventually. Once you’ve had augmentation surgery, it’s important to get your breasts examined at least once a year so Dr. Shumway can help you determine if your implants need to be exchanged. With frequent advances in medical technology, you may prefer the new implant types and shapes to get a better outcome from breast revision surgery.