Breast surgery
Breast revision surgery in Mexico City
A fresh chance to feel at home in your body and confident in your shape.
Breast revision surgery corrects or improves the result of a previous breast operation — for example, replacing implants, treating capsular contracture or repositioning a displaced implant. Dr. Ríos Lara performs it in Mexico City.
The procedure
What is breast revision surgery?
Any breast surgery — augmentation, lift or reduction — may need adjustments over time or because of a complication. Breast revision surgery aims to fix those issues and restore a more balanced breast contour. Every revision is different, because it starts from a previous operation, tissue that has already healed and implants with their own history.
Common reasons include implant rupture or deflation, wanting a different implant size or type, capsular contracture, a displaced implant (malposition) and the “double bubble” deformity, where the implant and the breast tissue form two separate contours. Several of these problems often show up together.
When an implant is placed, the body forms a layer of scar tissue around it called a capsule; this is a normal part of healing. Sometimes that capsule thickens and tightens, squeezing the implant and distorting the breast — this is capsular contracture. Depending on the case, revision may involve removing or modifying the capsule, exchanging the implant, changing the pocket it sits in, removing it without replacement, or combining the procedure with a breast lift.
How the result turns out depends largely on your skin laxity and on any looseness left by pregnancy or weight loss. Results are generally stable and long-lasting, although gravity and aging eventually change the size and shape of almost every woman’s breasts. Because revision works with tissue that has already been operated on, it can be more demanding than the first surgery and calls for careful planning.
Who is it for?
Revision may be worth considering if you have implants and notice hardening, pain, shape changes, asymmetry or shifting, if a rupture is suspected, or if you simply want a different size or to have your implants removed.
It is also an option when, after augmentation or a lift, the breasts have lost shape from pregnancy, weight changes or time. Your consultation in Mexico City reviews your previous surgeries and, if needed, imaging studies to plan the procedure.
You may be a candidate if…
- You had prior breast surgery and are unhappy with the result or have an implant problem.
- You are in good overall health.
- Enough time has passed since your last surgery, as determined by your surgeon.
- You don’t smoke, or you are willing to quit before and after surgery.
- You have realistic expectations: a revision can be more complex than the original surgery.
- Ideally, you have records about your previous surgery and implants.
Risks, explained honestly
- Temporary swelling, discoloration and discomfort.
- Changes in nipple or breast sensation.
- Blood collection (hematoma) that may need to be drained surgically.
- Infection.
- Adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Recurrence of the original problem, such as a new capsular contracture, which could require another procedure.
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Results
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Every body responds differently. At your consultation we will tell you what result you can expect.
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Recovery
What does recovery usually look like?
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1 to 2 hours
- Anesthesia
- Usually general
- Hospital stay
- Outpatient or overnight stay
- Recovery
- Pending
- Back to work
- 7 to 10 days
- Results last
- Stable and long-lasting
- First few days
Swelling and even some skin discoloration are normal. You may also notice changes in nipple or breast sensation.
- Weeks 1–2
You can usually return to work within seven to ten days, depending on the kind of work you do.
- Month 1
Take extra care of your breasts for at least one month: avoid bumps, pressure and straining with your arms.
- Following months
The result settles over time. It depends largely on your skin quality and on any laxity left by pregnancy or weight loss.
Common questions
What patients ask us most
How long does breast revision surgery take?
The surgery takes 1 to 2 hours. You go home the same day or after one night in the hospital.
When do breast implants need to be replaced?
Revision may be worth considering if you notice hardening, pain, shape changes, asymmetry or shifting, or if a rupture is suspected. It is also an option if you simply want a different size or to have your implants removed. Your consultation reviews your previous surgeries and, if needed, imaging studies.
What is capsular contracture and how is it treated?
It happens when the scar tissue capsule around an implant thickens and tightens, squeezing the implant and distorting the breast. Depending on the case, revision may involve removing or modifying the capsule, exchanging the implant, changing its pocket, removing it without replacement, or adding a breast lift.
How long is recovery after breast revision surgery?
You can usually return to work within seven to ten days, depending on the kind of work you do. Take extra care of your breasts for at least one month, avoiding bumps, pressure and straining with your arms.
How long do breast revision results last?
Results are generally stable and long-lasting. They depend largely on your skin quality and any laxity left by pregnancy or weight loss, and gravity and aging eventually change the shape of the breasts.
What are the risks of breast revision surgery?
Risks include changes in nipple or breast sensation, hematoma, infection and adverse reactions to anesthesia. The original problem can also recur, such as a new capsular contracture, which could require another procedure.
How much does breast revision surgery cost in Mexico?
Pricing depends on your case and is confirmed at your consultation. Every revision is different, because it starts from a previous operation and implants with their own history.
How long should I stay in Mexico City after breast revision surgery?
It depends on how your recovery goes and on your follow-up visits with your surgeon. Your length of stay is planned at your consultation.
Price
How much does breast revision surgery cost in Mexico?
Your final price depends on your case. You'll get it in writing at your consultation, with everything it includes.
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Hospital Ángeles Clínica LondresFrontera 74, Consultorio 515
Roma Norte, Ciudad de México
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