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About La Jolla Breast Revision Surgery
Breast augmentation using implants is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the United States, and in most cases, it yields beautiful and natural outcomes. Unfortunately, sometimes a patient can be dissatisfied with the appearance of her breasts and may require breast revision treatment. Keep in mind, not all revision surgeries are because of surgeon error. While few breast augmentations do end with a poor outcome, there are individuals who desire a larger or smaller implant while some may have a problem and ask to have the implant corrected or removed altogether. Furthermore, some women require revision treatment for a specific condition. San Diego, CA cosmetic surgeon and a diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Robert A. Shumway provides breast revision surgery after giving an in-depth assessment at Shumway Cosmetic Surgery so that the appropriate outcome can be achieved. Call to schedule your free consultation today.
Meet Dr. Shumway
San Diego board-certified facial plastic and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Robert A. Shumway is the Medical Director of Shumway Cosmetic Surgery. With over 20 years of experience, he offers advanced face, breast, body, and skin procedures tailored to each patient’s goals. He is especially known for his expertise in transumbilical breast augmentation (TUBA), a scar-free implant technique performed through the navel, and was the first to bring it to Europe in 2018.
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Breast Revision – Ideal Candidates
Should you have any concerns (either cosmetic or medical) after breast augmentation surgery, please make an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Shumway to talk about your goals and to create your unique surgical plan. Whether it’s scar tissue, breast sag, ripples under the skin, or unbalanced breasts, revision surgery can help repair the problem and create a more appealing and properly functioning outcome. This operation may also be appropriate if you would like to alter the implant style, size, or address another aspect of your breasts.
Common Reasons for Breast Revision
Secondary breast augmentation either removes an implant that is not functioning properly or is no longer desired. Breast revision surgery may also be performed to change implant size or go from silicone to saline (or vice versa). There are other common situations where a revision surgery is wanted:
Asymmetry
This condition occurs when the breast implants look out of balance. This may be due to an incorrect size implant, or ptosis on one side, or a different condition that can possibly cause asymmetry. A proper diagnosis would need to take place to determine what is causing the asymmetry, then a revision surgery would be implemented to resolve the condition, and finally, a new set of breast implants would be inserted to attain a proportionate appearance.