Can Breast Reconstruction Be Reversed or Revised Years Later?

If you had breast reconstruction surgery years ago, you might find your body or feelings about the procedure have changed. Perhaps your implants no longer feel comfortable, complications have arisen, or your aesthetic goals have shifted. 

Thankfully, there’s no strict time limit for breast reconstruction revision. Revision or reversal procedures can usually be performed at any point – months, years, or even decades after the initial surgery. 

Board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Christopher G. Williams and Dr. Jeremy Z. Williams are experts in breast revision and reversal surgeries at The Breast Center in Lone Tree, Colorado. 

Why Consider Revising or Reversing Your Breast Reconstruction?

Many factors lead women to seek changes to previous breast reconstruction procedures. Some common reasons include:

• Implant-related complications, such as rupture or capsular contracture
• Pain, discomfort, or limited range of motion
• Aging-related aesthetic changes or asymmetry
• Wanting a more natural result or different size
• Lifestyle shifts or personal preferences evolving over time

It’s completely normal for your needs and desires to change, and revision surgery can help you feel better in your body.

Options for Breast Reconstruction Revision or Reversal

Breast reconstruction revisions aren’t one-size-fits-all. Your options depend on your unique circumstances and goals. Common approaches include:

• Implant Revision or Replacement: Adjusting or replacing implants to resolve complications or improve aesthetics.
• Conversion to Autologous Reconstruction: Using your own natural tissue, such as with the innovative DIEP Flap procedure. Creates natural-looking results without sacrificing muscle.
• Complete Reversal: Returning your chest to a natural state without implants or reconstructed tissue, if desired.
• Scar Revision Surgery: Improving existing scars from earlier reconstruction procedures.
• Fat Grafting (Lipofilling): Using your body’s fat cells to refine shape, enhance volume, or improve symmetry without implants.
• Nipple and Areola Reconstruction or Revision: Adjusting or restoring the nipple and areola to improve aesthetics after an initial breast reconstruction.

Choosing Expert Care for Your Revision

Selecting highly experienced surgeons makes a significant difference in your breast reconstruction revision or reversal. 

Drs. Christopher and Jeremy Williams both trained at Johns Hopkins Hospital, specializing in microsurgical breast reconstruction. Their expertise in advanced reconstructive techniques ensures that you’ll receive individualized treatment.

Call 303-706-1100 today to schedule your private consultation at The Breast Center in Lone Tree. We serve patients throughout Denver, Colorado, and nationwide.