Breast Revision.

Incision sites will depend on several factors. Your Surgeon will provide advice on the best options available to you.  In most cases, your Surgeon will use the same inframammary fold incision site. This is the most precise technique for Breast Implant placement, particularly if corrective techniques are required alongside your Breast Revision. 

Everyone’s journey is different, so it is important to work with your Plastic Surgeon to determine when it’s safe for you to return to work.  As a guide, most of our Breast Revision clients have recovered enough within 1 – 2 weeks to return to work. 

Most women with Breast Implants can breastfeed with little to no concerns at all. It is important to note that even women without implants can experience breast feeding complications. Please talk to your Plastic Surgeon about breast feeding and implants prior to your surgery. 

Premium breast implants will usually last 20+ years. Our Plastic Surgeons only use high-quality Mentor or Motiva implants that each come with either a 10-year or unlimited manufacturer warranty against structural defects. 

Yes, you do. Wearing a post-surgery support garment is critical to your recovery after your Breast Revision. It aids with the management of swelling and healing of your incisions. In most cases, clients are required to wear this compression-style garments for at least 6 weeks. 

Everyone has a different recovery journey, and of course a different style of work. As a guide, generally our Breast Revision clients can return to work within 1 – 2 weeks. Your personal recovery time may vary. As with all aspects of your procedure, your Plastic Surgeon will provide you with personalised advice. 

Car travel should be kept to a minimum for the initial 2 weeks post-surgery, with extra care taken with seatbelt placement. Where a Breast Lift has been performed as part of the Breast Revision, a return to driving may take longer, as raising the arms should be limited for at least 10 days. As with all aspects of your recovery, your Plastic Surgeon will provide you with personalised advice on when you can safely recommence driving. 

Breast Revision surgery takes approximately 3 hours. If a Breast Lift is performed in conjunction with the your Breast Revision, your surgery may take up to 5 hours. Clients are placed under general anaesthetic for the duration of the procedure and, in most cases, can return home 2 – 3 hours after they wake. As with all aspects of your journey, your Surgeon will provide you with personalised advice on the timing for your procedure. 

Generally, an underwire bra should not be worn for the first 8-weeks following surgery. Instead, you will need to wear your post-surgery support garment to aid your recovery. All clients heal at different rates so, as with all aspects of your recovery, your Surgeon will provide you with personalised advice on the timing that is right for you. 

In most cases, exercise can be reintroduced from 8 weeks, however care must be taken when completing arm and chest muscle exercises. High impact aerobic activities, like jogging, running, and jumping should not be completed before a full recovery, as they can drastically affect your surgical results. Similarly, you must wait until your Surgeon advises that it’s safe for you to resume weight training and swimming. It’s important to note that the length of each client’s recovery may vary. This is dependent on their specific procedure and individual anatomy. As with all aspects of your recovery, your Surgeon will provide you with personalised advice. 

Everyone has a different pain threshold, so it’s not possible to predict exactly how you’ll feel. Mild, moderate or sometimes even severe discomfort is normal and your pain will generally start to ease after 1-2 weeks. As with all aspects of your recovery, your Surgeon will provide you with personalised advice on pain management and prescribe medication as required.