Considering a revision?Find out what can be corrected, and what can't.

Many problems can be improved, but revision is harder to predict than a first augmentation because of scar tissue and changed anatomy. Exact symmetry may not be achievable, some issues can't be fully corrected, and more than one operation is sometimes needed. Dr Moradi will tell you honestly at your consultation what he expects can and can't be changed in your case.

Sometimes. If your implants aren't ruptured, you're happy with their size, and you need a lift or a new pocket, they can often be reused. If you have capsular contracture, they can't, because the capsule and the implant that caused it both need to be removed.

Most revision patients do. A lift tailors the breast tissue to the new pocket and implant, so the breast and implant sit at the same level. It does add scars. Whether you need one is decided after a full examination.

An internal bra is extra support for the breast and implant, placed inside the breast during surgery. Every revision needs some form of it. Options include reusing the existing capsule, suture techniques, a new pocket, or acellular dermal matrix (ADM) or mesh used as a pocket or sling. Dr Moradi will explain which suits your anatomy.

It depends on why you had the original surgery and why you need revision. After reconstruction for breast cancer, removing and replacing an implant may be eligible for Medicare benefits. After cosmetic surgery, removing a ruptured implant may be covered, but replacing it generally isn't. Eligibility is complex and changes, so check your situation with Medicare and your health fund. Dr Moradi's office can provide the documentation to support a claim.

Risks include capsular contracture, implant rupture, changes in nipple or breast sensation, infection, bleeding or haematoma, thickened or more visible scars, asymmetry or contour irregularities, reactions to anaesthesia, persistent pain, and the need for further revision. Revision is often more complex than a first augmentation. Dr Moradi will go through each risk with you, and the full list is on his breast revision page.

Plan to take time off work and avoid strenuous activity and large arm movements for at least six weeks. Avoid smoking, vaping and alcohol for at least two weeks, keep the incisions clean and dry, and avoid saunas and steam rooms. Recovery varies, especially if you also have a lift, and Dr Moradi will give you a plan specific to your surgery.

Yes. Australian rules require a referral from your GP before a cosmetic surgery consultation. Consultations are usually available within two to three months, and surgery is usually booked 10–12 weeks after your first consultation. You'll have a second consultation and a cooling-off period of at least seven days before surgery. Breast augmentation is for adults 18 and over.

The cost depends on what your revision involves, such as implant exchange, capsule removal, internal support or a lift, so we don't publish a single figure. After your consultation, our patient coordinator gives you a written, itemised estimate covering the surgeon's and surgical assistant's fees, the anaesthetist's fee, hospital costs, any implants or support materials, post-operative garments and routine follow-up appointments. Please ask our team about the consultation fee when you call.