Revision Breast Surgery

REVISION
BREAST
SURGERY

Revision Breast Surgery

Everyone should be delighted and body confident after breast surgery, but sometimes things change with time or were never quite right and revision procedures can give you back what you want.

Dr. Darren McKeown offers award-winning Breast Revisions in Glasgow.

Dr. Darren McKeown

Medical Director

 

Our founder, Dr Darren McKeown, is renowned for his expertise and artistry with dermal fillers. As a peer-reviewed medical author, he is passionate about treatments that stand up to scientific scrutiny. Above all, Dr McKeown believes in a global approach; delivering flawless results – and rejuvenation that lasts.

 

Revision Breast Surgery

TECHNIQUES

Revision Breast Surgery

Revision procedures can mean anything from a small adjustment to a complete re-do so your initial assessment will be critical to deciding what’s best for you.

Your Options

Your options really depend on what you have had done already and what you would like to change. Once you have been examined we can then talk through all of the options available to you and which one is likely to give the best results. There are a whole variety of techniques depending on all of these issues and the scars you feel are acceptable to achieve this. Many revision procedures can be performed through the same scars, but it really depends on the problem.

Before & After: Following Breast Enlargement Treatment.

Your Options

Your options really depend on what you have had done already and what you would like to change. Once you have been examined we can then talk through all of the options available to you and which one is likely to give the best results. There are a whole variety of techniques depending on all of these issues and the scars you feel are acceptable to achieve this. Many revision procedures can be performed through the same scars, but it really depends on the problem.

Before & After: Following Breast Enlargement Treatment.
Before & After: Following Breast Enlargement Treatment.

Surgical Drains

Most people rarely need drains and feel up to going home the same day. I sometimes use surgical drains in people who have had previous breast implants with capsules that have become very tight to help avoid any build up of fluid if the whole capsule needs to be removed. This is a relatively small proportion of people though. You can get in the shower to wash as soon as you like, but should avoid soaking your scars in water for prolonged periods during the first 2 weeks such as in deep baths or whilst swimming.

Surgical Drains

Most people rarely need drains and feel up to going home the same day. I sometimes use surgical drains in people who have had previous breast implants with capsules that have become very tight to help avoid any build up of fluid if the whole capsule needs to be removed. This is a relatively small proportion of people though. You can get in the shower to wash as soon as you like, but should avoid soaking your scars in water for prolonged periods during the first 2 weeks such as in deep baths or whilst swimming.

Before & After: Following Breast Enlargement Treatment.

Surgical Drains

Most people rarely need drains and feel up to going home the same day. I sometimes use surgical drains in people who have had previous breast implants with capsules that have become very tight to help avoid any build up of fluid if the whole capsule needs to be removed. This is a relatively small proportion of people though. You can get in the shower to wash as soon as you like, but should avoid soaking your scars in water for prolonged periods during the first 2 weeks such as in deep baths or whilst swimming.

Before & After: Following Breast Enlargement Treatment.

Recovery

The duration of swelling depends a little on what you choose to have done. All scars improve considerably over the first 3 months, but will take a year to settle completely.

We will arrange a wound check one week after your procedure and follow up in the clinic after that at 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months.

Before & After: Following Breast Enlargement Treatment.

Recovery

The duration of swelling depends a little on what you choose to have done. All scars improve considerably over the first 3 months, but will take a year to settle completely.

We will arrange a wound check one week after your procedure and follow up in the clinic after that at 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months.

Before & After: Following Breast Enlargement Treatment.

Breast revision procedures can be anything from something very small to very challenging procedures, but done well can yield excellent results and very happy patients.

KEY FACTS

Type of Anaesthetic

Local anaesthetic with sedation or general anaesthetic

Follow up Appointments

Wound check at 1 week, clinic 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months

Duration of Procedure

1-3 hours

Up & About

Immediatley

Dressings

Skin glue +/- paper tape

Washing

Shower and shallow baths immediately

Bruising & Swelling

1-3 weeks (depending on the procedure)

Driving

1-2 weeks

Exercise

2-6 weeks (depending on the procedure)

Hospital Stay

Day case or overnight

Back to Work

1-2 weeks (depending on occupation)

Pain Killers

Paracetamol and ibuprofen

Smoking

All patients are advised to stop smoking at least 2-3 weeks before surgery and continue this for at least 3-8 weeks afterwards (depending on the procedure)

Tips & Advice

Buy some dark coloured, elasticated sports bras without underwires to wear after your operation and provide some comfortable support

Smoking

All patients are advised to stop smoking at least 2-3 weeks before surgery and continue this for at least 3-8 weeks afterwards (depending on the procedure)

Tips & Advice

Buy some dark coloured, elasticated sports bras without underwires to wear after your operation and provide some comfortable support

Breast Enlargement in Glasgow

 

WHY CHOOSE US?

Revision Breast Surgery

We recognise that the decision to undergo cosmetic surgery can be daunting. We also recognise that there is a lot of information, and misinformation, on the internet – often tainted by commercial bias, trying to persuade you to make a snap decision to jump in to surgery.

In our clinic, we take a different approach. Our staff understand the thought process and emotional challenges you face when contemplating cosmetic surgery and want to help you by providing accurate, unbiased information to guide you through your decision making process.

Should you choose to have breast surgery with our clinic, you can be guaranteed that your procedure will be carried out not only by a consultant plastic surgeon, but a plastic surgeon who’s NHS practice is dedicated to breast surgery and breast reconstruction. That’s right. Breast surgery is what he does all day, every day. We believe that by having super specialists carry out each procedure in our clinic, we can achieve the best possible results in the safest possible way, giving you the best possible chance of a successful outcome.

of information, and misinformation, on the internet – often tainted by commercial bias, trying to persuade you to make a snap decision to jump into surgery.

In our state-of-the-art Glasgow clinic, we take a different approach.

Our plastic surgeons, specialists, and staff all understand the thought process and emotional challenges you face when contemplating cosmetic surgery and want to help you by providing accurate, unbiased information to guide you through your decision-making process and treatment.

Should you choose to have your breast enlargement at our cosmetic clinic in Glasgow, you can be guaranteed that your procedure will be carried out by a leading consultant plastic surgeon in Scotland.

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