Breast Revision Surgery Experience (Jan 29, 2026). Why I Did It, How It Went, and What Recovery’s Like So Far
I had breast revision surgery on January 29, 2026, and figured I’d write everything down while it’s still fresh in my mind.
Why I went for the revision: I first got breast implants back in March 2023, 580cc IDEAL structured saline, for anyone curious. Over time, the right implant started shifting outward. It wasn’t an emergency, but it bugged me enough to want it fixed.
What I wanted from the revision:
1. Fix the pocket on the right side to stop that outward drift.
2. Swap the structured saline implants for silicone.
How I felt beforehand: I’ll be honest, I was nervous. Surgery is still surgery, even if it’s just a revision. But I weighed the risks against the relief I’d feel if things went well. Living with a problem I knew wouldn’t fix itself didn’t seem worth it anymore.
Surgery day: My wife came with me, and we got there a little after 7 AM. Check-in was fast and before I knew it I was back in pre-op in no time. Nurses helped me change, asked the usual questions, got the IV set up. The anesthesia team came by, did their assessment, and my surgeon stopped in for a last look and to do the surgical markings while I was sitting on the gurney.
They wheeled me into the OR around 8. According to my wife, I was out by 10. She got to see me while I was waking up. The team told us everything went really well.
What they actually did (from what I remember post-op): Both sides got pocket-support stitches, but they reinforced the right side more. Right side was taped up. I have to change the tape once a week for about a month. I could shower again on day two after surgery.
Implant swap: I went up a size and now I’ve got Natrelle Inspira SRX 650cc silicone implants (14 cm base width, 6.5 cm projection).
Early recovery: My main focus right now is pretty simple. I’m keeping everything supported, following the compression instructions, and not putting any pressure or weight on my chest. I’m waiting for swelling to go down before I start worrying about how things look. All in all, I feel good about how the day went, and honestly, I’m just relieved it’s over and went smoothly.
