Breast Revision in Los Alamitos, CA

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Benefits of Breast Revision

Breast revision surgery offers numerous benefits, helping you achieve your desired breast appearance and addressing any complications from previous surgeries.

Correct implant issues: Address issues such as implant rupture or capsular contracture.
Improve symmetry: Enhance the symmetry and shape of your breasts.
Update implant size: Change the size of your implants to better suit your preferences.
Boosted confidence: Feel more confident and satisfied with your breast appearance.

Is breast revision right for you?

Consider breast revision if you are not satisfied with the results of a previous breast augmentation or if you experience complications. Ideal candidates are in good health with realistic expectations.

Unsatisfied with previous breast augmentation results
Experience complications such as implant rupture or capsular contracture
Desire a change in implant size or type
Are in good health and have realistic expectations

Frequently asked questions about breast revision

Your cost for breast revision surgery will vary based on the complexity of your procedure. In your consultation, Dr. Mehrzad will listen carefully to your needs and concerns before completing a physical examination of your implants. Afterward, he will talk about your choices before creating your treatment plan. The total cost of revision surgery will be based on the complexity of the procedure, plus your new implants. It's better to concentrate on getting great results by finding a skilled surgeon, like Dr. Mehrzad instead of the cheapest options. As a way to help make your surgery affordable, Ocean Plastic Surgery Center accepts many different payment types, and we will give you information on low-interest financing.

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. Mehrzad 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.

When possible, Dr. Mehrzad 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. Dr. Mehrzad usually advocates for either a periareolar incision (along the lower border of the areola) or an inframammary incision (beneath the breast fold), but he will discuss all the options at your consultation. Dr. Mehrzad or a member of his team will explain scar care instructions so your incisions heal smoothly and blend with your skin.

Although implants are long-lasting, they do require replacement eventually. Once you've had augmentation surgery, it's important to get your implants examined at least once a year so Dr. Mehrzad 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.

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BREAST REVISION SURGERY IN LOS ALAMITOS, CA

BREAST REVISION SURGERY IN LOS ALAMITOS, CA

Serving Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Seal Beach, Long Beach, Cypress, Cerritos, Lakewood, Huntington Beach, Irvine & Costa Mesa

1) What Is Breast Revision?

Breast revision addresses concerns after prior augmentation or lift: size change, implant rupture/deflation, capsular contracture, rippling, malposition (lateral, high, low), symmastia (“uniboob”), double bubble, animation deformity, or aesthetic goals that have evolved. Our goal is to restore balance, softness, and symmetry while reinforcing long-term stability.

2) Common Reasons for Revision

Size or profile change (too big/small or preferences changed).
Capsular contracture (tight, firm capsule).
Rupture/deflation (saline deflates; silicone rupture may be silent).
Pocket problems (lateral drift, bottoming out, high-riding implants).
Rippling/visibility, especially in thin tissue.
Aging or post-pregnancy changes requiring lift or reshaping.

3) Solutions We Use

Implant exchange (size/type/profile update).
Capsulotomy/capsulectomy (release or remove tight capsule).
Pocket modification/plane change (e.g., convert to dual-plane/subfascial).
Internal support with sutures and meticulous pocket design.
Fat grafting to soften edges and improve upper-pole contour.
Lift (mastopexy) if sagging appears or for shape refinement.

4) Planning Your Revision (Evaluation Matters)

We review prior operative notes (if available), examine skin quality and implant position, and discuss realistic improvement. Revision cases are bespoke—we’ll outline options and prioritize safety, longevity, and your aesthetic goals.

5) The Procedure – Step by Step

Under anesthesia, we remove or adjust implants, address the capsule, reinforce or create a new pocket, and add fat grafting or lift as indicated. Intra-operative sizers help fine-tune symmetry. Layered closure, steri-strips, and a supportive bra complete the case. Duration varies by complexity.

6) Recovery & Aftercare

Expect swelling and soreness for 1–2 weeks; most return to desk work in ~7–10 days. Activity restrictions last 4–6 weeks, and final settling takes 3–6 months. You’ll receive a custom recovery plan and follow-up schedule.

7) Risks & Safety

Revision carries a higher complexity profile: bleeding, infection, wound separation, recurrent capsular contracture, malposition recurrence, or dissatisfaction with shape. We mitigate these by setting clear goals, using cautious sizing, and precisely reinforcing the pocket.

8) Cost & Financing

Costs depend on how many components are required (capsulectomy, fat grafting, lift, plane change). We’ll provide a comprehensive estimate and financing options.

9) FAQs (Full-Paragraph Answers)

Can you fix my rippling or visible edges?
Often yes—through pocket change, fat grafting, implant swap, or all three. Thicker coverage and a more suitable profile can soften edges dramatically, especially for slender patients in Los Alamitos and surrounding OC cities.

What if my implants keep moving outward?
“Lateral drift” can be corrected by tightening the pocket and sometimes switching to a different plane or profile. Careful internal suturing and post-op support are key to long-term stability.

How do you treat capsular contracture?
Depending on severity, options include capsulotomy (release) or capsulectomy (removal) plus pocket changes and implant exchange. We’ll also discuss strategies that may help reduce recurrence risk.

Can you go smaller—and will I need a lift?
Yes, we can size down. If downsizing is significant, adding a lift often ensures a tight, perky envelope so the breast doesn’t look deflated.

Can you correct “double bubble” or symmastia?
These complex issues usually require precise pocket reconstruction and possibly plane change or supportive internal suturing. We’ll map a tailored plan to restore a clean inframammary fold and natural cleavage.