(Implant Replacement, Reshaping, Breast Surgery Correction)
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Breast revision is a highly individualized procedure for patients who are unhappy with the results of past breast surgery. At Appleby Plastic Surgery, our surgical team includes Canada’s leading experts on breast revision and complex breast surgery. Whether you’re dealing with asymmetry, capsular contracture, rippling, or need implant replacement, you’ll be in the best of hands at Appleby.
Reshaping the implant pocket or repositioning the nipple
contracture (scar tissue).
Correction of capsular Asymmetry or rippling correction
with a Breast Lift or Fat Transfer.
Explantation
with a different size, type, or shape.
Implant replacement
how it
works—
Your procedure may include:
Every breast revision case is different. Your plan will depend on what’s not working, your implant history, and what you want to achieve going forward. We’ll work closely with you to understand the issue and recommend a safe, effective solution. Surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia and ranges from 2 to 4 hours, depending on complexity.
Your surgeon and nurse will walk you through your personalized recovery plan.
what to
expect—
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Use of a supportive surgical bra.
Tightness or asymmetry early in healing that improves over time.
A return to desk work in 7 to 10 days.
In general, here’s what most breast revision patients experience:
Breast Revision
Procedure —
By 3 to 6 months, swelling resolves and breast shape continues to refine.
Full result
Resume light exercise. Results begin to settle. Scar care typically begins.
4–6 weeks
Soreness, swelling, and compression support. Return to light activity within 1 week.
First week
2 to 4 hours under general anesthesia. May include implant exchange, removal, reshaping, or lift.
Surgery
We’ll assess your breast history, goals, and current condition to design a revision plan.
Consultation
what to expect
stage
why choose
appleby—
Our clinic was designed to make your experience easier—from streamlined consults to overnight care, and everything in between.
Team of top-tier surgeons
collaborating to craft your ideal outcome.
Technical mastery
to handle complex cases and deliver results that restore confidence.
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A final result that meets our high standards and achieves your goal.
Precision-focused results
to ensure your entire experience, from consult to recovery, is positive.
Seamless care
FAQs ABOUT
Breast Revision —
Common reasons include dissatisfaction with a prior surgery, implant aging, rippling, size changes, or scar tissue (capsular contracture).
Can I switch from implants to fat transfer?
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Absolutely. We routinely correct asymmetry. Our surgeon will speak honestly with you about realistic outcomes you can expect from a breast revision.
Can I improve symmetry from a past surgery?
That’s an option. We often combine Implant Removal with a Breast Lift to restore shape after explant surgery.
What if I just want to remove the implants?
It can be. That’s why it’s important to work with a surgical team experienced in revisions and technically complex procedures.
Is revision more complicated than first-time surgery?
Yes. Many patients choose to remove implants and reshape the breast using Fat Transfer. We’ll assess if you’re a candidate during the consultation.