Gangnam Station Breast Revision Surgery: If You Want to Improve Dissatisfaction, Get Surgery 'At This Time'

Gangnam Station Breast Revision Surgery: If You Want to Improve Dissatisfaction, Get Surgery 'At This Time'

‘It seems like the shape has changed since I first had the surgery. Is there a problem?’

For anyone who has undergone breast augmentation, there comes a time when their augmented breasts feel like their own. As time passes, the shape can change with the flow of time, such as breasts sagging.

You might start thinking about revision surgery. Sometimes you want an improvement, and other times you might want a different style.

Today's topic is ‘the optimal timing for revision surgery’. Let's explore together when the appropriate time is to improve dissatisfaction.

I am Dr. Kim Joo-won, the head director of Melon Plastic Surgery, your breast specialist with solutions for beauty.

Breast Revision Surgery | Why does dissatisfaction occur?

It's often said that breast augmentation provides the greatest satisfaction among plastic surgeries. Indeed, the satisfaction after breast surgery is generally high. However, even if you were satisfied with the initial surgery, you might consider revision surgery as time passes.

This is because our bodies change with time. As we age, hormonal changes occur, and skin elasticity decreases. While the breast implants themselves maintain their shape, the breast tissue, skin, and ligaments surrounding the implants are affected by gravity and begin to sag.

It's the same principle as arm sagging. Childbirth and breastfeeding experiences also play a role. Overall bodily changes can become more pronounced. Weight fluctuations due to dieting also influence breast shape. Visible changes in the breasts are felt when these factors act in combination.

You might feel that your breasts are gradually sagging, or you might notice a subtle asymmetry between the left and right sides. This is when the thought of revision surgery comes to mind. Typically, when you want to beautifully refine breasts that seem subtly altered, you consider revision surgery.

Breast Revision Surgery | What are the advantages of revision surgery for improving dissatisfaction?

‘I want to improve the shape, but I'm wondering if I should do it again… Are there any benefits to revision surgery?’

There are several advantages to revision surgery. First, there's the benefit of simultaneously improving aged skin and sagging breasts.

Replacing the old implants allows for a breast lift (mastopexy) if necessary, and it's also an advantage that phenomena like asymmetry can be identified and improved.

At Melon Plastic Surgery, during aesthetic revision surgery, we go through a communication process to examine the current implant condition, skin elasticity, and degree of sagging. Through this process, you can discover the surgical method and shape that are currently needed for you.

You can assess whether simply replacing the implants will be sufficient or if a lift should be performed concurrently. So, if you are dissatisfied with the aesthetic aspect, communicate with us to check your current condition.

Breast Revision Surgery | When is the optimal time for surgery to beautifully improve dissatisfaction?

When is the best time to get revision surgery?

The best time for revision surgery varies depending on the individual's condition, but there is one common criterion that applies to everyone: when the augmented breasts have stabilized, which is typically 6 months to 1 year or more after the initial surgery.

To perform revision surgery, the results of the initial surgery must be evaluated, and a clear judgment of the initial surgery's outcome is only possible when the body has sufficiently adapted to the implants and the shape has settled to some extent. While you might feel eager to get it done quickly, unless it's a case requiring immediate surgery, observing the progress over time is a wise approach for your body.

There are also cases that require immediate surgery. If you fall into any of the following categories, prompt action is necessary:

• Severe capsular contracture causing the breast to harden or contract significantly.
• The implant has shifted from its intended position.
• Suspected implant rupture.
• Abnormalities in touch or pain that feel unusual.

These phenomena can cause tissue damage if neglected for too long, so if something feels off, it's recommended to have it checked immediately at a medical institution.

Breast Revision Surgery | Advice for Satisfactory Improvement

Post-operative recovery management is a process that requires meticulous care even in revision surgery. Revision surgery recovery can vary depending on the type of revision performed. If only implant replacement was done, pain is often less severe and recovery is faster. However, if a lift or other corrections were performed concurrently, the recovery period may be longer.

• Immediately after surgery (3-5 days): This is the most uncomfortable period. You need to get plenty of rest. Reduce movement and limit arm use. Avoid lifting heavy objects or movements that compress the breast area.
• 1st week after surgery: Daily life becomes possible. Pain subsides, and movement becomes freer.
• 2nd week after surgery: Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, jjimjilbangs (Korean bathhouses), massages, etc. Overexertion during this period can hinder recovery.
• 4th week after surgery: This is when you start increasing your activity. More intense activities can be gradually resumed according to your medical team's guidance.

If you are experiencing dissatisfaction due to sagging or changes in the shape of your augmented breasts, don't worry alone; talk to your breast specialist.

The most appropriate time for surgery is the time that suits you, not others, and that timing can only be assessed after checking your current condition. Melon Plastic Surgery will accompany you on your breast revision journey for vibrant breasts with the clearest solutions.

Thank you.