Breast Implant Revision for Bethany Patients

Why revision is its own specialty

Breast implant revision is surgery to replace, reposition, correct, or remove existing breast implants. It addresses capsular contracture, implant rupture, size change, pocket malposition, and elective removal. It is widely regarded as more demanding than a first-time augmentation.

The difficulty comes from what the first surgery left behind. Scar tissue, thinner tissue, and an existing pocket all constrain the plan. Revision deserves a surgeon who does this work routinely — and an honest conversation about what is achievable. At Oklahoma Surgical Arts, breast implant revision is one of the procedures we perform most often.

Plans vary widely. You may need an implant exchange, a capsule release, pocket repair, a lift with exchange, or complete removal. That range is exactly why the exam and a written quote come first — before any decision is made.

The drive from Bethany

Bethany sits about seven miles from our practice, straight-line distance. Drive time is not measured here, but it is a familiar drive for most of the community. The practice is located at 12400 Saint Andrew's Drive, Oklahoma City. Parking is free and on-site. On surgery day, your driver pulls directly to the entrance for drop-off and pick-up.

Every plan begins the same way. You meet the surgeon. You are examined. You describe what bothers you in your own words. You leave with a written plan and a written, all-in number — both yours to keep, to decide on your own time. There is no pressure in the room and none after you leave it. Consultations are available in person or virtual.

What happens in the operating room

You receive anesthesia — medicine that makes you sleep. The surgeon usually re-opens the original scar, most often in the fold under the breast. The old implant comes out. Scar-shell tissue — the capsule — is released or removed as your plan requires. The pocket is repaired or reshaped when implants have shifted.

A new implant is placed, or the pocket is closed if you are done with implants, sometimes with a lift. The incisions are closed in layers with dissolving stitches. You go home the same day in most plans. Surgery is performed in our AAAHC-accredited surgery center, which includes a private overnight guest suite when needed.

Recovery, honestly

The first few days are usually easier than your first surgery — soreness, tightness, back-sleeping. By one week, most desk workers return. No lifting over ten pounds. By two weeks, soreness fades and light lower-body exercise is usually fine. At six weeks, full exercise resumes, including chest work.

New implants settle over months. The final shape declares itself as swelling clears and tissue relaxes. Your surgeon and team are available day or night during recovery. In any emergency — spreading redness, warmth, pus, fever, sudden chest pain, or difficulty breathing — call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department first. Do not drive yourself. Do not wait.

The honest risk list includes possible recurrence of capsular contracture, changes in nipple sensation, rippling in thinner tissue, implant leak over time, uneven results, bleeding, infection, scarring, blood clots, anesthesia complications, and the possibility of yet another surgery. We review every risk with you in person before you decide.

Explant versus exchange — the question we hear most

Some patients want new implants. Others want their implants out entirely. Both are valid choices, and neither needs defending. Removal without replacement can leave a deflated appearance; a breast lift at the same time can help restore shape. Exchange lets you change size, profile, or implant type while the surgeon addresses the problem that brought you in.

The right answer depends on your anatomy, your tissue quality after prior surgery, and what matters to you. That is why we start with an exam rather than a menu. Consult a qualified surgeon to understand which path fits your situation.

Schedule your revision consultation

If you are in Bethany and considering breast implant revision, the next step is a consultation — in person at our Oklahoma City office or virtual from home. You will meet your surgeon, be examined, and leave with a written plan and a written quote. Call 405-751-0042 or book online. Ask for a specific surgeon when you book, or share your goals and the team will match you.

Individual results vary. This article is general education, not medical advice.