Revision breast surgery refines, corrects or improves the results of previous breast surgery. You might be looking to replace aged implants, treat capsular contracture, correct asymmetry or implant position, or address natural changes in your breasts over time.
Breasts change with ageing, pregnancy, weight variation and gravity. Implants also have a limited lifespan. Revision surgery aims to restore comfort, symmetry and a natural breast shape that feels balanced for your body.
Procedure Time
2-3 hours Overnight stay Possible drains
Anaesthetic
General anaesthetic
Recovery
Light activity in 1 – 2 weeks; full activity in 4 – 6 weeks. Post-operative garment for 6 weeks
Full Results
3 – 6 months
Treats capsular contracture, implant firmness or tightness to give you more comfortable movement.
Corrects implant malposition, asymmetry, rippling or contour irregularities.
Allows replacement with modern implants that give you improved durability and a softer feel.
Addresses rupture, leakage or capsule changes.
Implant removal or removal with uplift provides a natural alternative if you want to be implant-free.
We support you through surgery and beyond
Your consultation will be calm, detailed and unhurried. Your surgeon will review your medical and surgical history, examine your breast tissue and implants, and discuss the changes you’ve noticed.
You’ll get a detailed clinic letter outlining your options, the recommended technique and expected recovery.
To help you prepare safely:
Your surgery is performed under general anaesthetic and usually lasts 2–3 hours.
We’ll re-use your previous inframammary incision, but should your revision surgery need a breast lift, you will have anchor-shaped scars on the breasts
Techniques may include capsulectomy, implant exchange, pocket revision, implant removal with or without uplift, or a combination of these.
Dressings and a supportive bra will be applied, and you may need drains for 24 – 48 hours.
You can expect swelling, tightness and mild discomfort for 1 – 2 weeks.
You’ll need to wear a supportive, non-wired bra day and night for 6 weeks, and avoid lifting, stretching and upper-body exercise for 4 – 6 weeks.
Most people return to office-based work after 7 – 10 days. Your final results will develop over 3 – 6 months.
At The Antler Clinic, you’ll be cared for by Consultant Plastic Surgeon Mr David Izadi, whose work combines advanced surgical expertise with the calm, honest approach patients value most.
With over two decades of experience in reconstructive, aesthetic, and hand surgery – including international fellowships in rhinoplasty and hand surgery, and a dedicated cosmetic surgery fellowship.
Every plan begins with listening to what matters most to you.
A quick guide to the things most people want to know before and after their procedure.
Revision breast surgery corrects or improves the results of your previous breast surgery. It may involve implant removal or exchange, capsule treatment or adjusting the implant pocket.
Most people experience moderate discomfort or tightness for several days after their revision breast surgery. Pain is usually well-managed with simple medication and good support.
After their revision breast surgery, most patients return to light activity after 1 – 2 weeks. You should avoid full exercise and lifting for 4 – 6 weeks.
There are many reasons you might have an implant revision. These can include capsular contracture, implant rupture, malposition, asymmetry, rippling, animation deformity, or personal preference for removal or downsizing.
During your revision surgery, your surgeon may remove or replace your implants, remove or release the capsule, adjust the implant pocket or combine removal with an uplift. The approach is tailored to your needs, and we’ll discuss all your options at your consultation
If your breast tissue has descended, we can perform a lift alongside your implant removal or exchange to restore a more balanced breast position.
Risks of revision surgery can include bleeding, infection, altered sensation, asymmetry, implant-related complications or delayed healing. All of these, and how likely they are to occur, will be explained in detail at your consultation.
Revision surgery is considered safe when performed by an experienced surgeon. All surgery carries risks, which will be discussed with you at your consultation.
After a revision breast surgery, your implants will usually settle gradually over several weeks as the swelling reduces and the pocket softens.
If you notice firmness, shape change, discomfort, asymmetry or have concerns about the age of your implant , a consultation can determine the most appropriate next steps for you.
clear and transparent costs
You will receive a clear quotation setting out the cost of your treatment and what is included before you decide whether to proceed.
A new consultation is charged at £200.
Follow-up consultations are charged at £150, unless the appointment forms part of an agreed surgical package or postoperative follow-up pathway.
Consultation fees are payable regardless of whether surgery is subsequently arranged. A consultation provides assessment, advice and discussion of treatment options; it does not guarantee that surgery will be recommended or offered.
Patients are kindly asked to provide at least three working days’ notice if they need to cancel or rearrange an appointment.
Non-attendance, or cancellation with less than three working days’ notice, will incur a fee of £125. This fee reflects the clinical time reserved for the appointment and the difficulty of offering the appointment to another patient at short notice.
For self-pay patients, surgery is usually provided as a fixed-price package. This is intended to give patients clarity and reassurance about the cost of their planned procedure.
Your written quotation will confirm what is included. In most cases, the package price includes:
Hospital fees for the planned procedure
Surgeon’s fee
Anaesthetist’s fee, where applicable
Standard postoperative follow-up appointments relating to the procedure
Routine aftercare directly related to the planned surgery, as specified in your quotation
Package prices are based on the procedure agreed at the time of booking. If the surgical plan changes, if additional procedures are requested, or if further treatment is required outside the agreed package, additional fees may apply.
Self-pay surgical packages usually include a period of cover for the treatment of complications directly related to the procedure. The exact terms, duration and exclusions of this cover are set by the hospital where your surgery is performed.
Depending on the hospital, complication cover may apply for a defined period, which may be 6 or 12 months. Full details will be provided by the relevant hospital before surgery.
Complication cover is not a guarantee that all future treatment, revision surgery or additional procedures will be provided without charge. Cover may not apply to unrelated medical problems, pre-existing conditions, treatment required outside the hospital’s terms, or surgery requested for aesthetic preference rather than a recognised complication.
In an emergency, patients should seek urgent medical attention through the most appropriate service, including NHS emergency care where necessary.
Every effort is made to achieve the best possible outcome, but no surgical procedure can guarantee a specific result, perfect symmetry, invisible scarring or complete satisfaction. Healing, scarring, swelling and final results vary between individuals.
If revision surgery is required because of a complication, eligibility for cover will depend on the hospital’s package terms and the clinical circumstances.
If surgery has been performed to an appropriate clinical standard, but a patient remains dissatisfied with the aesthetic outcome or wishes to pursue further refinement, any revision or additional surgery will usually incur further charges. These may include hospital fees, surgeon’s fees and anaesthetic fees.
Unless specifically included in your written quotation, additional costs may apply for investigations, scans, specialist opinions, extra procedures, further hospital admissions, prescriptions, dressings, garments, travel, accommodation, time off work or treatment unrelated to the planned surgery.
The written quotation and the hospital’s own terms and conditions will take precedence over any general information provided on this website.
Payment terms, deposits, cancellation policies and refund arrangements are determined by the hospital where your procedure is booked. These will be provided to you before surgery.
Surgery can only proceed once all required payments have been received and all relevant consent, preoperative assessment and hospital requirements have been completed.
To help make treatment more affordable, you may choose to spread the cost of your procedure through a personal medical loan with Chrysalis Finance. Subject to eligibility and approval, Chrysalis offers a range of flexible finance options, allowing you to pay for your treatment in manageable monthly instalments rather than a single upfront payment.
The hospitals we work with offer finance options through Chrysalis Finance. Please contact your chosen hospital directly for further information or to discuss any questions.
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A consultation at The Antler Clinic is simply a chance to talk – to ask questions, explore your options, and decide what feels right for you.
You’ll leave with clarity, reassurance, and the same calm support that defines everything we do.