Breast Revision Surgery

Breast Revision Surgery – When a second operation offers a true solution

A breast surgery is a big step. It’s all the more disappointing if the result doesn’t suit you – be it aesthetically, medically, or emotionally. Perhaps the shape or symmetry appears unnatural. Perhaps there were complications, capsule problems, or asymmetries. Perhaps you simply feel: This isn’t me.

In the BONITAS, our team specializes in complex secondary breast surgery – with surgical experience, an eye for aesthetics, and great sensitivity to your story.

What is secondary breast surgery?

A secondary breast surgery, also known as breast revision, is a surgical procedure performed when a previous breast surgery has not yielded the desired result – be it aesthetically or medically.

It is a more complex form of breast surgery, as altered tissue, scar formation, or implants must already be taken into account.

When is breast revision advisable?

Indication	Possible Cause
Dissatisfaction with shape, size, symmetry	inaccurate surgical planning, incorrect implant choice
Complications after initial surgery	e.g., capsular contracture, rippling, dislocation
Unnatural proportions	e.g., implants that are too large or too high
Disturbing scars or asymmetries	due to healing process or surgical technique
Personal change	e.g., desire for smaller breasts, implant removal

Common Reasons for Breast Revision

Capsular contracture: hardening of the tissue around the implant, often painful
Implant displacement or rotation
Symmetry problems – different heights or shapes
“Double Bubble” or Bottoming Out – unnatural appearance
Dissatisfaction with size or shape – mostly after cheap surgeries or treatments abroad
Desire for implant exchange or removal – e.g., in case of BII suspicion or change of style

What methods are used at BONITAS?

Alejandro Marti selects the appropriate technique after a thorough analysis of your findings and wishes:

Implant exchange (different size, shape, position, or material)
Implant removal with breast lift (Explantation + Mastopexy)
Correction of the breast pocket (Capsulorrhaphy) for displacements
Treatment of capsular contracture (e.g., capsulectomy)
Shape improvement with autologous fat (Lipofilling)
Fine correction of scars or nipple position

BONITAS stands for highest medical precision, aesthetic standards, and maximum safety.

Course of your treatment

Before the surgery

On the day of surgery

After the operation

What you can expect

Significantly improved breast shape & symmetry
Natural, harmonious overall appearance
Reduced discomfort (e.g., with capsule problems)
Regained satisfaction with your body
Confidence – in your doctor, your body, and your reflection

At BONITAS, it’s not about covering something up – but about correcting your breast so that it suits you again.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is Breast Revision?

Breast revision is the collective term for surgical procedures that harmonize the shape, size, or position of the breast. These include augmentation with implants or autologous fat, reduction for back pain, breast lift (mastopexy) for excess skin, implant exchange / removal, and reconstructive procedures after tumor surgery. The goal is a permanently natural appearance and – if necessary – the restoration of function. The choice of technique and scar depends on tissue strength, skin elasticity, and individual aesthetic wishes.

How Long should I Wait after the First Surgery?

Before a revision procedure, professional societies recommend an interval of at least 6–12 months. During this phase, scars heal, swelling subsides, and the final result of the first operation becomes visible. Only in cases of complications such as capsular fibrosis or implant rupture may earlier action be necessary. Early revisions carry a higher risk of wound healing disorders and asymmetrical results. BONITAS therefore individually assesses when your tissue is stable enough and determines the optimal timing together with you.

What Types of Breast Surgery are there?

The most common procedures include: breast augmentation with silicone implants or autologous fat (lipofilling), breast lift to correct sagging skin, breast reduction for physical discomfort, implant exchange / explantation in case of material rupture or desire for a different size, as well as breast reconstruction after tumor treatment using autologous tissue flaps or expander implants. Additionally, there are corrections of tubular breasts, asymmetry operations, and combination procedures (e.g., lift + implant). We will decide which technique is suitable during a personal consultation.

How much Does a Breast Revision Cost?

The costs of a breast revision vary greatly, as they depend on the type of surgery, implant type or autologous fat volume, procedure, material, and aftercare. Factors such as surgery duration, tissue condition, necessary capsulectomy, or simultaneous lift also influence the budget. A reliable price can therefore only be calculated after a physical examination and discussion of your goals. The personal consultation at BONITAS clarifies all options and provides a detailed treatment and cost plan.

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