Love the Results You Deserve: When Breast Implant Revision Becomes the Ultimate Act of Self-Care

February inspires us to think about love—and that includes the love we show ourselves. For many Miami and Fort Lauderdale women living with breast implants that no longer look or feel right, pursuing revision surgery represents one of the most meaningful investments in personal wellbeing they can make. Whether you’re experiencing physical discomfort, dissatisfaction with appearance, or complications from a previous procedure, you deserve results that make you feel confident and comfortable in your own body.

At HMS Plastic Surgery in Bay Harbor Islands, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Harry Salinas brings Harvard training and thousands of complex reconstructive procedures to every breast revision case. His expertise in both primary and revisional breast surgery means patients receive solutions tailored to their unique circumstances—not one-size-fits-all approaches that fail to address underlying issues.

Why Women Seek Breast Implant Revision

Breast augmentation remains one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed, yet not every patient achieves their ideal outcome the first time. Additionally, breasts and implants change over time, meaning results that once looked perfect may no longer meet expectations years later.

Common reasons patients consult Dr. Salinas for breast revision include:

• Capsular Contracture: The body naturally forms scar tissue around implants, but sometimes this capsule tightens excessively, causing firmness, distortion, discomfort, or pain. Capsular contracture can develop months or years after initial surgery and often worsens without intervention.
• Implant Rupture or Deflation: Saline implants show obvious deflation when ruptured, while silicone ruptures may be “silent” and detected only through imaging. Either scenario requires surgical attention.
• Size or Shape Dissatisfaction: Patients’ aesthetic preferences evolve over time. Some women who chose larger implants years ago now prefer a more natural appearance, while others wish they had gone bigger initially.
• Implant Malposition: Implants can shift from their intended position, dropping too low, moving too far apart, or migrating toward the armpits. This displacement affects both appearance and comfort.
• Rippling or Visibility: Thin tissue coverage can allow implant edges to become visible or palpable, particularly with certain implant types or placements.
• Breast Implant Illness Concerns: Some patients experience systemic symptoms they attribute to their implants and seek removal with or without replacement.
• Changes from Aging, Weight, or Pregnancy: Natural body changes affect how implants look and feel, sometimes requiring surgical adjustment to restore desired results.

The Harvard-Trained Difference in Revision Surgery

Revision breast surgery demands significantly more expertise than primary augmentation. The surgeon must navigate existing scar tissue, address complications from previous procedures, and often work with compromised tissue while still achieving beautiful, natural-looking outcomes.

Dr. Harry Salinas’s extensive reconstructive background makes him uniquely qualified for these complex cases. After earning his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, he completed post-doctoral training in plastic surgery at Harvard Medical School and general surgery training at Massachusetts General Hospital. He also received the prestigious V.H. Kazanjian Research Fellowship from Harvard Medical School for plastic and reconstructive surgery research.

This rigorous training translated directly into clinical excellence. As Chief of Breast Reconstruction at Miami Cancer Institute, Dr. Salinas performs over 600 reconstructive procedures annually—experience that hones the precise surgical skills revision patients need. Many of his revision patients come to him after disappointing results elsewhere, trusting his expertise to finally achieve the outcome they envisioned.

What Revision Surgery Can Accomplish

The specific approach to breast revision depends entirely on what needs correction and what results you desire. During your consultation, Dr. Salinas thoroughly evaluates your current situation, discusses your goals, and develops a customized surgical plan.

Revision procedures may involve implant exchange to different sizes, shapes, or types, implant repositioning to correct malposition, capsulectomy to remove problematic scar tissue, conversion from saline to silicone or vice versa, implant removal with or without replacement, addition of a breast lift to address sagging, fat grafting to improve coverage and natural appearance, or pocket modification to optimize implant placement.

Some patients benefit from combining multiple techniques in a single surgery. Others achieve their goals with more focused interventions. Dr. Salinas’s philosophy centers on achieving natural, stunning results while prioritizing patient safety—an approach reflected in the countless five-star reviews praising both his surgical outcomes and compassionate care.

Addressing Capsular Contracture

Capsular contracture represents one of the most common reasons patients seek revision surgery. This condition occurs when the natural scar tissue capsule around an implant becomes abnormally thick and tight, squeezing the implant and causing hardness, shape distortion, or pain.

Treatment typically involves capsulectomy—surgical removal of the problematic scar tissue—along with implant replacement. Dr. Salinas may recommend changing the implant pocket location, switching implant types, or incorporating other techniques to reduce recurrence risk. His meticulous surgical approach and attention to detail help optimize outcomes for patients dealing with this frustrating complication.

The Consultation Experience

Choosing to pursue revision surgery often follows years of living with unsatisfactory results. Dr. Salinas understands the emotional weight patients carry and creates a consultation environment focused on listening, education, and honest guidance.

During your appointment, expect thorough evaluation of your current implants and breast tissue, detailed discussion of what bothers you and what you hope to achieve, clear explanation of surgical options with realistic outcome expectations, review of before-and-after photos from similar cases, and ample time for questions without feeling rushed.

Patient after patient describes Dr. Salinas as genuinely caring, taking time to understand their concerns, and providing honest assessments rather than pushing unnecessary procedures. His Harvard pedigree and reconstructive expertise inspire confidence, while his warm bedside manner puts anxious patients at ease.

Recovery and Results

Recovery from breast revision varies based on procedure complexity. Simple implant exchanges may involve relatively brief downtime, while extensive capsulectomy or pocket modification requires more healing time. Dr. Salinas provides detailed pre- and post-operative instructions tailored to your specific procedure, ensuring you understand exactly what to expect.

Most patients return to desk work within one to two weeks, though physical activity restrictions continue longer. Swelling gradually resolves over several weeks to months, revealing final results that continue improving as tissues settle into their new positions.

The overwhelming sentiment from Dr. Salinas’s revision patients? Relief at finally achieving the results they wanted, often after years of dissatisfaction. Many express regret only that they waited so long to seek correction.

Choosing Your Revision Surgeon Wisely

Not all plastic surgeons possess equal skill in revision procedures. The complexity of working with existing scar tissue, addressing complications, and achieving aesthetic excellence despite compromised circumstances demands specialized expertise.

When evaluating surgeons for breast revision, consider board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, specific training and experience in revisional breast surgery, volume of revision cases performed, before-and-after galleries showing revision results, and patient reviews specifically mentioning revision experiences.

Dr. Salinas checks every box. His credentials include Harvard training, American Board of Plastic Surgery certification, American Society of Plastic Surgeons membership, and thousands of complex breast procedures performed. His patient testimonials consistently praise both his surgical skill and the natural, beautiful results he achieves—even in challenging revision cases.

Schedule Your Consultation at HMS Plastic Surgery

This February, give yourself permission to pursue the results you deserve. If you’re living with breast implants that cause discomfort, dissatisfaction, or concern, consultation with Dr. Harry Salinas can illuminate your options and create a path toward the outcome you’ve been hoping for.

HMS Plastic Surgery welcomes patients from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and throughout South Florida seeking expert breast revision surgery. Dr. Salinas is fluent in both English and Spanish, ensuring clear communication with all patients.

Contact HMS Plastic Surgery at (786) 857-9788 to schedule your consultation at our Bay Harbor Islands location. Discover why patients trust Dr. Salinas to deliver the natural, stunning results they deserve—and why so many wish they had found him sooner.