Swapping, Shifting, and Size Changes: Reasons For Implant Revisions

Woman and her doctor discuss changing implant size before a breast augmentation revision procedure

Time can change everything—including how you feel about your breast implants. At Dr. Giancarlo Plastic Surgery, we help women reshape results with expert revision surgery performed by Boca Raton’s foremost breast augmentation surgeon.

Dr. Giancarlo McEvenue (Dr. G) is known for his artistic precision and thoughtful, health-focused approach. As a board-certified plastic surgeon in both the U.S. and Canada—and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)—he offers patients world-class surgical outcomes in a warm, family-run setting.

Whether your preferences change or it’s your breasts themselves that have changed, Dr. G and our team are here with attentive, custom care every step of the way.

Swapping Implants for a Different Size or Shape

Over time, your preferences or lifestyle may change. Some women find that the size they once loved no longer feels right. Others want a more natural contour or a shape that better complements their frame. Breast revision surgery allows you to update your look to reflect who you are today, not who you were a decade ago.

Whether you’re sizing down for comfort or choosing a different profile for a more refined appearance, Dr. G works closely with you to understand your goals.

He’ll evaluate your current implants, skin elasticity, and tissue support to ensure your new selection fits beautifully and safely. This kind of revision isn’t always about correcting a problem: It’s about refining your results and helping you feel truly comfortable with your body again.

Correcting Complications

Sometimes implants move out of place. This could mean one sits higher than the other, shifts outward, or drops too low. These changes can happen slowly over time or more suddenly after significant weight changes or physical stress.

In other cases, the body forms scar tissue around the implant that tightens and hardens, a complication called capsular contracture. It can distort the shape of your breast or cause discomfort.

Dr. G takes the time to identify the root cause of the shifting or firmness. In some cases, correcting the pocket or switching implant type or placement solves the problem.

In others, removing the hardened capsule and starting fresh provides the best long-term outcome.

Replacing Ruptured Implants

Implant rupture is rare, but it can happen, especially if the implants are more than 10–15 years old. Saline ruptures usually deflate quickly, making them easy to spot. Silicone ruptures are often “silent,” with no visible change.

With revision, surgery is needed to remove and replace the damaged implant. Dr. G works with you to make sure your new implant fits your aesthetic goals. Whether you want to match your original look or take this opportunity to change your size or shape, our team will guide you through your options with compassion and professionalism.

Implant Revisions in Boca Raton

Call Dr. Giancarlo Plastic Surgery in Boca Raton, FL, at 561-524-9672 to schedule your personalized implant revision consultation. Virtual consultations are available.

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