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The Benefit of Breast Implant Revision Abroad 

Breast implant revision is a standard procedure if you had a breast implant and found the results unsatisfying. So now you're deliberating should you return to your previous surgeon or explore your breast implant revision abroad options.

In most cases, you might think returning to your previous doctor is safer. But are you getting treatment and service that's worth the money?

Many benefits of having breast implant revision abroad are hard to debate:

Renowned clinics are regulated by international bodies

The surgeons are highly experienced with years of practice. Their clinics are accredited by renowned institutions like Joint Commission International JCI and the International Organization for Standardization ISO. Most clinics must apply for accreditation and renew it annually.

Spend your recovery period in a stress-free luxury environment

Some patients prefer an agency to plan their treatment abroad. It gives you relief to focus on your recovery. The agency will prepare a customized trip that fits your needs. The package will include flight, accommodation, and airport transfer.  

Affordability doesn't compromise the quality of the treatment 

The quality isn't compromised for affordability. The surgeons are well-versed in cosmetic surgeries and have years of experience. Some of them have credentials from prestigious global universities. The standard of care and expertise in these clinics abroad is as good as those in the UK, US, and Europe, if not better.

Tips For Choosing The Best Breast Implant Revision Clinic Abroad 

  • Understand the procedure you need: Understand the procedure plan you need. Visit your local doctor and understand what treatment best suits your case.

  • Research the condition of the clinic before booking: It's recommended to visit the clinic before booking and finalizing the procedure. Talk to the staff and past patients if possible. 

  • Verify the surgeon's experience: Ask about the surgeon's education, additional fellowship training, and how many times they performed the treatment. 

  • Schedule an online consultation: Most clinics or hospitals that work with international patients offer this service. 

  • Create a shortlist of possible clinics abroad: Research the clinic you plan to visit overseas. Most reputable clinics will have an official website, and you can examine the specialist's expertise, reviews, and credentials.  

  • Prepare a list of questions for your doctor: Prepare a list of questions to ensure you receive quality treatment. Common questions to ask - do they provide a translator? Do they have patients' testimonials? Is the clinic registered with the national association?

Ideal Candidate for Breast Implant Revision Abroad  

You're suitable for a breast implant revision abroad if you're unhappy with your breast implant state and concerned about its condition. You shouldn't be expecting to breastfeed or get pregnant. And you're not suffering from a severe illness that will impair healing.

Breast Implant Revision Cost Abroad

The factors that affect the breast implant revision cost abroad are the location of the clinics, the surgeon's experience, the technique used, and the type of treatment.

Country Estimated Cost
UK

5000 - 11,000

USA

5000 - 10,000

Turkey

4125 - 4750

Australia

12,000 - 22,500

Learn more about Breast Implant Revision in Turkey by comparing costs and reviewing the clinics and doctors.

Breast Implant Revision Clinics(6 Clinics)

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Esteworld
Istanbul, Turkey
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  • ISO 9001-2008 Certified
  • Located in the heart of the city
  • Premium facility
  • High review rate
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Medical Park Antalya Hospital
Antalya, Turkey
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  • ISO 9001 Certified
  • Over %95 effective result rate
  • Uses the latest technology
  • Premium facility
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Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital Verified
  • Has JCI Accreditation
  • High quality hygiene policy
  • 1000+ treatments (operations) last year
  • Follows strict standards to deliver exceptional services
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Medical Park Ankara Hospital
Ankara, Turkey
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  • Well-equipped staff
  • Advanced diagnosis and treatment methods
  • 158 beds
  • Award-winning surgeons
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Prof. Gurkan Kayabasoglu Clinic
Istanbul, Turkey
Prof. Gurkan Kayabasoglu Clinic Verified
  • 95% would recommend
  • All surgeries are performed in a full-fledged hospital environment
  • 20 years of experience
  • A member of EUPRAS
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Medical Park Goztepe Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
Medical Park Goztepe Hospital Verified
  • 293 patient beds
  • JCI accredited
  • Over %90 effective result rate
  • Located in the heart of the city
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By Abdulaziz Ali - Medically reviewed by Prof. Zeynep Sevim, on Feb 28, 2023

Who is not a good candidate for the surgery? 

If you are physically healthy and at a stable weight and feel that your current breast implants are not the right size and you want a breast increase or breast reduction without total breast implant removal, a breast implant revision surgery seems like the right choice.

Nevertheless, contact a breast implant revision specialist in order to get full information and have a medical examination.

How long should you stay in the hospital after the surgery? 

An overnight stay is not required.

How long is the surgery? 

The surgery will take 1 to 2 hours.

What you should avoid before the surgery? 

The first step you take when preparing for a breast implant revision surgery should be to provide your doctor with information about the medical conditions you have and provide a list of medicines you receive for them. In this way, medicines that may affect the breast implant revision surgery results may be ruled out.

Additionally, you should share with your breast implant revision specialist the documentation regarding your previous breast enlargement surgery. Finally, it may be deemed necessary for you to stop smoking for some weeks and fast for some hours before your breast implant revision.

How is the surgery performed?

There are a few types of breast implant revision. Among them are:

  • Breast Enhancement or Augmentation– when patients think that their breast size is still too small and they decide to increase breast size with larger breast implants.

  • Breast Reduction – for patients who want small breast implants but not a breast implant removal without replacement.

  • Breast Implant Revision for medical or aesthetical reasons – some patients want or need breast implant revision surgery without changing the size of their breast implants. The reason is such a case may be a rupture in the breast implant or its deformation. For example, the double-bubble deformity is one of the most common problems in breast augmentation. It occurs when a breast implant is placed lower than the old inframammary crease.

Sometimes also the excessive scar tissue around breast implants is removed in order to make breasts softer. It can be also combined with a breast lift procedure.

Recovery Timeline

The length of the breast implant revision recovery depends on the type of surgery performed. As is the case with the first breast augmentation, the surgery may result in bruising and swelling, which should recede within the first 3 weeks. However, if the breast implants are removed entirely, the recovery is usually shorter, with minimal discomfort. 

Generally, breast implant revision specialists dissuade strenuous physical activities in this period. You may need to wear a compression garment in order to keep swelling at bay. Additionally, pain after this breast augmentation surgery should be bearable with medicines prescribed by your doctor.

Breast Implant Revision Surgery Complications 

While many breast implant revisions finish with success, still complications rarely occur. In some cases, breast implant revision surgery may lead to: 

  • Infection

  • Excessive scar tissue

  • Breast Deformation

  • Bleeding

  • Poor healing of incisions

  • Anesthesia risks

  • Fluid accumulation (seroma)

  • Asymmetry

However, keep in mind that such events are unlikely to happen as a result of breast implant revision surgery.

Breast Implant Revision Abroad Success Rate

While there is no exact data available, breast implant revision specialists agree that the success rate of this type of surgery is quite high, somewhere above 90%.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

What is a Breast Implant Revision?
Breast implant revision with breast reduction may be an option for patients who want smaller breasts but are still enhanced according to the pre-implant situation. 

Which one is Better: Saline Breast Implants or Silicone Breast Implants?
Breast implant revision surgery is a procedure during which doctors replace old breast implants with new ones. It can lead to breast reduction, breast increase, or leave the same size of implants and only fix the problem that occurred after the initial operation. 

It is again up to you and your surgeon’s decision, both saline implants and silicone breast implants can give splendid results in the hands of an experienced and skilled breast implant surgeon. 

What is better: Breast Implant Revision or Breast Implant Removal?

They are two different medical procedures. It depends on what you want – if you don't want breast implants, breast implant removal without a replacement could be a good option for you.

How long does it take before return to sports after the surgery? 

3 weeks or more.