Breast augmentation revision for pocket repair or pocket revision is a surgical procedure aimed at adjusting the implant pocket created during the initial breast augmentation surgery. The implant pocket refers to the space where the implant is positioned within the breast tissue.
This type of revision might be necessary if the original pocket was not created correctly, leading to issues like implant displacement, asymmetry, or bottoming out (implants sitting too low). During the revision, the implant will be repositioned within the pocket. The pockets will be reinforced with sutures. In some cases, a new pocket must be created to achieve better symmetry and positioning.