Corrective Breast Surgery Before & After
Before and after photos from corrective (revision) breast surgery at our Edinburgh clinic — capsular contracture, implant replacement, and changes after pregnancy.
Correction of breast asymmetry
This 33-year-old patient, who had completed her family, had a right breast that had not developed properly. She had previously had a small 180cc implant placed in the right breast on the NHS. The old implant was removed and the pocket adjusted, a breast lift was performed on both sides, and a 365cc implant was placed in the right breast with a 190cc implant in the left to improve balance. The photographs show a more even, natural breast appearance.
Exchange of implants for smaller and combined uplift
This patient (late 20s) underwent revision breast surgery, including an exchange of implants and a breast uplift, at Waterfront Private Hospital. The procedure addressed implant-related discomfort, asymmetry and changes in breast appearance due to weight loss and implant malposition.
Preoperatively, the patient had 460cc high-profile textured Allergan implants in the subglandular pocket. These were removed, including one flipped implant that contributed to discomfort and lumpiness. The same pocket was tightened using capsulorrhaphy and capsulotomy techniques, and Nagor Perle 365 implants were placed. A superior pedicle breast uplift was performed, removing excess tissue to improve shape and symmetry.
The photographs show her at her 6-month follow-up; she reported improvement in both appearance and comfort.
Exchange of breast implants with breast lift and mini tummy tuck
This lady is in her late 30s and had breast implants inserted many years previously at another clinic. Her breasts had changed shape with time and after having children. She was aware of rippling of her implants and her old implants had been placed over the muscle. She had removal of her old 375cc implants and new 390cc full profile implants were inserted under the muscle. A small breast lift was also carried out to improve the position of her nipples. She also had a mini tummy tuck procedure at the same time. Results are shown at 6 months.
Exchange of breast implants from 330cc to 460cc full profile round implants
This lady had breast implants inserted several years previously. She wished to go for a larger breast size. Using a sizing kit, we determined an additional volume of around 130cc. She therefore had her old 330cc implants removed and replaced with Sebbin nanotextured round full profile 460cc implants. Results are shown at 6 months.
Removal of breast implants, breast uplift and fat transfer to the breasts
Lady in her early 50s who had breast implants ten years previously (300cc) at another clinic. She was unhappy with the shape of her implants and wanted them to be removed. The implants were removed, and the patient had a breast lift with fat transfer from her hips to her breasts (lipofilling) to restore some of the lost volume.
Replacement of ruptured breast implants
The revision breast augmentation photos below are of a patient in her early 60s who had 270cc breast implants placed under the muscle 19 years previously. She had fluctuations in her weight over time, and her breasts had also become droopy (breast ptosis). Additionally, her breast implants had also ruptured over time. Her revision breast surgery included removal of the old implants and cleaning and closure of the old pockets. New pockets (above the muscle) were created, and new 310cc breast implants were put in.
Capsular contracture and implant rippling
The before and after images below are of a patient who required revision (secondary) breast implant surgery for capsular contracture and upper pole rippling. Her original operation had been carried out approximately four years previously, placing 385 gm implants on top of the muscle (subglandular). The revisional surgery took 3 hours and involved:
1. Removal of the old implants and the surrounding scar tissue ( total capsulectomy)
2.Insertion of new, larger full profile round implants (450 gm) under the pectoral muscle (dual plane)
3. Carrying out breast uplift-reshaping (key-hole short horizontal scar augmentation mastopexy).
Results are at six months postoperatively.
Up-sizing following previous breast augmentation
Revision breast augmentation photos below are of a patient who had previously had breast augmentation aged 20 years old with McGann round silicone gel implants (180cc in the subglandular pocket). Revision breast augmentation was performed 15 years after her first operation. She had had two children and had breastfed. The new implants were placed under the muscle and were Allergan anatomical (teardrop) 375 cc implants. The follow-up photos are at six months, and she has gone from a 34B to 32DD cup. She had improved cleavage and overall shape.
Correction of high riding implants and up-sizing
The before and after images below are of two different patients. Patient 1 – had sub-muscular breast implants that had migrated upwards ‘high riding’. The implants were replaced with anatomical breast implants which were placed at a lower position. Patient 2 – a 33 yr old with 310cc sub muscular implants inserted nine years previously. The implants were “up-sized” to 410cc TSX Allergan implants placed under the muscle.
Photo disclaimer
All revision breast implant before and after photos are of patients who consent to their images being published on this site. Quaba Plastic Surgery has operated on all patients. No claims are made that results are guaranteed to be the same. Results will vary by the individual patient, and no guarantees are made. Images are shown for informational purposes only.
Breast implant revision – Fantastic, couldn’t be happier
Fantastic. I am so happy I went to Mr A Quaba. Would highly recommend him. After 2 failed breast augmentation’s Mr Quaba had a lot of work to do inside my breast’s and he’s done a fantastic job. I am so happy with the results I can’t thank him enough. I was so worried after my 2nd operation that I would never have the result he has given me. He’s done more than fix my breast he’s also given me my confidence back. He’s a lovely man with a huge heart.
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