Dr. Neal Goldberg, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Westchester, highlights key facts about breast revision for patients considering a secondary procedure.
Westchester, NY — Breast augmentation has remained one of the most frequently performed aesthetic procedures for decades, helping countless women restore volume, shape, and symmetry to their breasts. While advances in the safety and capabilities of breast implants continue to improve, it’s not uncommon for preferences and/or outcomes to change over time. Breast revision, a secondary procedure designed to correct or enhance the results of one’s original implant surgery, not only addresses common complications like rippling or capsular contracture (hardened scar tissue), but also offers a pathway towards more authentic results for women dissatisfied with their breast contours. In order to help patients gain a more informed understanding of what the breast revision process entails, Dr. Neal Goldberg — a renowned board-certified plastic surgeon in NYC — provides guidance for individuals considering a revisionary procedure prior to scheduling their surgery.
Dr. Goldberg emphasizes that breast revision, often known as secondary breast augmentation, is often more complex than the original procedure. Patients may seek it for many reasons, including hardening of scar tissue around an implant (called capsular contracture), implant malposition, rippling, rupture, or simply a desire for a different size, shape, or fill-material. With this in mind, he stresses the importance of choosing a qualified surgeon who frequently performs secondary breast augmentation. As a reconstructive plastic surgeon, he notes that revision procedures may involve scar tissue removal, pocket repair, implant exchange, or the use of supportive materials; therefore, experience with breast revision and breast revision reconstruction is paramount to improving a patient’s results.
Dr. Goldberg also mentions the importance of individualized care and a custom-tailored surgical plan. He explains that a thoughtful consultation designed to review prior surgical records, implant details, and overall goals is the foundation for a safe, satisfying result. Along with any prior records, Dr. Goldberg encourages patients to gather operative reports and implant information, such as the manufacturer, type, size, and placement location. This allows a breast revision surgeon to plan more precisely.
Realistic expectations for what breast revision can achieve are also essential to patient satisfaction. According to Dr. Goldberg, prior surgery can lead to changes in tissue and potentially influence what’s possible for the outcome. He explains that an honest discussion about the desired improvements is crucial to strong patient education. Recovery time also varies based on the unique details of one’s treatment plan and patients commuting to their surgical facility from out of town should plan for follow-up visits and arrange support during their first days after surgery.
Since individual results vary, women planning to undergo secondary breast augmentation should understand that all surgical procedures carry some degree of risk. Dr. Goldberg encourages prospective patients to consult with a highly experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon to determine whether breast revision is the right solution to address their concerns.
About Neal D. Goldberg, MD, FACS
Named a Castle Connolly® Top Doctor, Dr. Neal Goldberg is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon serving patients in Westchester and surrounding NYC communities. With specialized training in trauma reconstruction as well as microvascular, peripheral nerve, and hand surgery, Dr. Goldberg is well-versed in aesthetic options like primary and secondary breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, and a Mommy Makeover, as well as complex procedures like breast reconstruction, breast implant removal, revision reconstruction, and more. Dr. Goldberg operates in a fully accredited, state-certified surgical facility and holds hospital privileges at White Plains Hospital and St. John’s Riverside Hospital. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and belongs to professional organizations like the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Goldberg is available for interview upon request.
To learn more, please visit doctorgoldberg.com, facebook.com/nealgoldbergmd, and @nealdgoldbergmd on Instagram.
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