Revision Augmentation
What does revision breast augmentation correct?
Revision augmentation corrects problems after previous breast implant surgery — capsular contracture most commonly, plus implant malposition, rupture, or a change in size — using the reconstructive techniques Dr. Wai-Yee Li has refined over thousands of breast operations in Los Angeles.
When a previous breast implant surgery has gone wrong — or simply no longer feels right — revision augmentation corrects it. Dr. Li approaches these operations with the reconstructive techniques she has refined over thousands of breast operations, because a revision is reconstruction: rebuilding a result on tissue that has already been operated on.
Capsular contracture
The most common reason women seek revision is capsular contracture — the scar capsule that naturally forms around every implant tightens, making the breast feel firm, look distorted, and sometimes ache. Treatment typically means removing the contracted capsule and replacing or removing the implant, with the plan tailored to your tissue and history. If your breast has hardened or changed shape around an implant, this is the page you were looking for — and a consultation is the next step.
Other problems Dr. Li corrects
- Implant malposition — implants that have shifted too low, too far apart, or toward the middle.
- Implant rupture — a silicone implant can rupture silently; imaging confirms it, and revision addresses it. Read more on the breast implant rupture page.
- A change in size — exchanging implants for smaller or larger, or removing them entirely with a plan for the breast's new shape.
- Results that never looked right — asymmetry, rippling, or a look that doesn't match what was promised.
Related paths
Some women decide the right revision is no implant at all — see breast implant removal, often paired with a breast lift to reshape the breast afterwards.
To have your previous surgery assessed honestly, book a consultation with Dr. Li or call 626.888.9728.
Frequently asked questions
Scar tissue naturally forms a capsule around every implant; in some breasts it tightens over time, making the breast feel firm, look distorted, or ache. Treatment usually removes the contracted capsule and replaces or removes the implant.
Silicone ruptures are often silent — imaging such as ultrasound or MRI confirms it. The breast implant rupture page explains the signs and the first test Dr. Li orders.
Yes. Many revisions end with removal — often paired with a lift or fat grafting so the breast keeps a shape you are happy with.
Meet your surgeon
Dr. Wai-Yee Li,
MD PhD FACS
A female board-certified plastic surgeon in Arcadia, Los Angeles, specializing in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery — with a focus on the best surgical outcomes, less pain and minimal scarring.
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