Even when breast augmentation goes well, changes can happen over time due to aging, pregnancy, weight fluctuations, scar tissue, implant size, or the way the pocket heals. If you’re no longer satisfied with how your implants look, revision surgery can help restore a more balanced shape.
Dr. Giancarlo McEvenue, MD, RCPSC, is an ABPS board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in aesthetic breast and revision procedures. He helps individuals in the Boca Raton area look and feel their best, focusing on natural, long-lasting results and patient-focused, personalized care.
Why Do Breast Implants Shift?
Breast implants are not meant to stay exactly the same forever. The breasts, skin, chest muscles, and scar tissue can all change, causing one or both implants to look too high, too low, too far apart, too close together, or uneven from side to side.
Several factors contribute to movement or asymmetry, including:
- Natural aging and skin laxity: Skin and breast tissue can stretch with time, allowing implants to settle lower.
- Pregnancy or weight changes: Breast volume can increase or decrease, which may affect how implants sit.
- Implant pocket issues: If the pocket around the implant becomes too loose or is not the right size, the implant might move.
- Capsular contracture: Scar tissue that develops around the implant can tighten, making the breast feel firm, painful, or distorted.
- Implant size or weight: Larger implants may place more stress on the skin and tissue.
- Chest muscle movement: Implants placed under the muscle can shift or change shape when the muscle contracts.
- Trauma or pressure: Injury, intense chest activity, or inadequate support during healing might affect the implant’s position.
When Should You Consider Breast Implant Revision?
Breast implant revision may be worth considering if you notice:
- One implant sits higher or lower than the other
- Implants drifting outward toward the armpits
- A wide gap between the breasts
- Implants sitting too close together
- Firmness, tightness, or discomfort
- Rippling, visible edges, or an unnatural shape
- Changes after pregnancy, weight loss, or aging
A revision procedure might involve adjusting the implant pocket, replacing implants, removing scar tissue, choosing a different size, or adding a breast lift. During your visit, Dr. G can assess your implant position, skin quality, and goals before clearly explaining your options.
Learn More About Implant Revision Options Today
If your implants have shifted, changed shape, or no longer match your goals, a revision procedure may help you feel more confident in your results. Call Dr. Giancarlo Plastic Surgery in Boca Raton, FL, at 561-524-9672 to book a consultation.