Breast Implant Revision for Del City 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 regularly — 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, capsule release, pocket repair, a lift with exchange, or complete removal. That is why the exam and a written quote come first — before any commitment.

The drive from Del City

Del City is about 13 miles from the practice, straight-line distance. Drive time will depend on your route and traffic, but it is a manageable trip for both your consultation and your surgery day. The practice is located at 12400 Saint Andrew's Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73120. Parking is free and on-site.

On surgery day, your driver pulls directly to the entrance for drop-off and pick-up. The team confirms your specific arrival time for your case — not a general clinic opening. You go home the same day in most plans, so your ride back to Del City is a short one.

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. The scar-shell tissue, called 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. Surgery is performed in an AAAHC-accredited surgery center with a private overnight guest suite available when needed.

Every plan is different. Some patients want a simple exchange. Others need capsule work, pocket repair, and a lift at the same time. The written plan you receive at your consultation spells out exactly what your surgery includes.

Recovery, honestly

The first few days usually feel easier than your first augmentation — soreness, tightness, and back-sleeping. By one week, most desk workers return. No lifting over ten pounds during that stretch. 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 will see you at scheduled follow-up visits to track healing.

In any emergency — spreading redness, warmth, pus, fever, sudden swelling, or difficulty breathing — call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department first. Do not drive yourself. For non-emergency questions, the practice line is 405-751-0042, day or night.

Risks you should read before your consult

Every surgery has risks. Capsular contracture can recur. Nipple sensation may decrease, increase, or disappear. Thinner tissue after prior surgery shows rippling more easily. An implant can leak or break over time; broken implants are replaced or removed. If you choose removal without replacement, a lift can help address deflation.

The two breasts are never a perfect match, and revision starts from an uneven baseline. Bleeding, infection, blood clots, anesthesia complications, and the need for yet another surgery are all possible. We go over every risk with you in person before you decide anything.

Start with a consultation

The plan begins the same way whether you live in Del City or across the country. 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 at the Oklahoma City office or virtual from anywhere. You may ask for a specific surgeon when you book, or share your goals and the team will match you. Call 405-751-0042 or book online to schedule your consultation. Consult a qualified surgeon before making any surgical decision.

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