Corrective Breast Reconstruction

Restoring Comfort & Confidence

If you’re unhappy with breast reconstruction after mastectomy, know that you have options. Complications like implant issues, visible deformities, or discomfort often leave patients feeling dissatisfied—but sophisticated corrective procedures can frequently resolve these problems. Our team specializes in advanced microsurgical techniques and innovative approaches that have helped many women improve or even fully correct unsuccessful reconstructions, even when they’d been told nothing more could be done.

Common Issues We Address

Many factors contribute to dissatisfaction with breast reconstruction results. These concerns often include:

• Unsatisfactory Appearance or Contour
  Breasts that look unnatural, asymmetrical, or are an unsuitable size.
• Drooping or Sagging (Ptosis)
  Over time, natural tissue reconstructions can lose fullness or shape. This can also be an issue when a woman loses a significant amount of weight, an issue we are seeing more commonly with medications such as Ozemopic and Wegovy. 
• Implant Complications
  Capsular contracture, visible rippling, or implants shifting out of position.
• Pain & Discomfort
  Persistent soreness, chest or arm stiffness, or nerve-related pain.
• Complete Reconstruction Failure
  A prior surgery may fail, leaving insufficient tissue or problematic scarring.
• Radiation-Related Problems
  Skin damage, compromised healing, and higher implant complication rates.

Our Comprehensive Approach

Corrective breast surgery is often more complex than initial reconstruction and requires a high level of expertise. We take a multifaceted approach:

• Detailed Evaluation
  A thorough consultation and surgical history review help identify what went wrong and how to address it.
• Individually Tailored Treatment Plans
  From simpler implant revisions to advanced microsurgical flap procedures, we tailor each plan to the patient’s anatomy, goals, preferences and prior treatments. We a big proponents of the “shared decision making”model of practice  in which surgeons and patients collaborate to develop the optimal treatment plan. 
• Innovative Techniques
  We offer a range of reconstructive options, including perforator flap surgeries (DIEP, LAP, etc.), fat grafting, or hybrid approaches that mix implants and natural tissue.
• Comfort & Quality of Life
  Beyond aesthetics, we aim to reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve overall well-being. We seek to restore patient’s lives.

Potential Solutions

• Implant Revision
  Upgrade outdated implants, resize, or remove them entirely if they’re causing pain or poor results.
• Fat Grafting
  Boost volume and correct contour irregularities by transferring your own fat to the reconstructed breast.
• Autologous (Natural Tissue) Reconstruction
  Use your own tissue (e.g., DIEP or other flap techniques) to rebuild the breast, ideal for managing complications or radiation damage.
• Breast Lift or Additional Shaping
  Elevate sagging tissue to create a more youthful or balanced appearance.

Before and After Corrective Breast Reconstruction

Below you can see examples of women who were initially unhappy with breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Through our advanced corrective approaches—ranging from implant revisions to microsurgical flap procedures—they achieved restored comfort, improved symmetry, and renewed confidence:

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Please note that each patient’s situation is unique, and results will vary. For more information or to learn how we can address your specific concerns, contact us to schedule a consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Corrective Breast Reconstruction

• How long after my initial reconstruction should I wait before pursuing corrective surgery?
  Corrective surgery can be done at any time after initial swelling and tissue relaxation has taken place and any infection has resolved. 
• Can corrective reconstruction help if I’ve had radiation damage?
  Corrective surgery can make dramatic improvements for women who have issues with radiation change after prior surgery.

You Don’t Have to Settle

If you’re frustrated or in discomfort because of a failed or unsatisfactory reconstruction, contact us to make a consultation appointment. Our surgeons are true breast reconstruction specialists with many decades of combined experience. We have the expertise to correct a wide range of issues, enhance symmetry, and help you regain comfort and confidence.