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Want my Recent Breast Augmentation Re-done?
Choosing the right size implant is a complicated decision. Unlike some of the other physician comments we take a different approach in our Bay area practice. Blaming a patient for the wrong size implant "choice" is a difficult position to put a patient in. The first thing, of course, is to try to get the right size implant. We try to really get a sense of what a patient is looking for. Typically saying "I want a full C" isn't good enough. We ask our patients to bring in photos of breasts they like, we have visualization systems and sizers patients can try on. All of this in an effort to decide the right size. In your situation the best thing to do is talk to your plastic surgeon and see what the policy is. Many plastic surgeons will waive the physician fees in these cases but you may still be responsible for the OR and anesthesia fees.
Clinical Context
Revision breast surgery differs from a first-time augmentation because scar tissue from the initial procedure changes how the pocket heals and can affect blood flow to the skin and nipple area. Simply changing implant size in healthy tissue is usually more straightforward than revising for capsular contracture, malposition, or thinned tissue. Because of this, your surgeon will typically review your original operative details and photos before recommending a new implant size or approach.
