U&U Plastic Surgery ClinicU&U Plastic Surgery Clinic
A single-line drawing of a woman's upper body and a monstera leaf, with an orange burst shape

Breast Revision

Implant RuptureRevision

Breast revision — what is the problem?

Choosing the right surgery for the cause matters more than anything.

  • Bottoming Out
  • Size dissatisfaction
  • Upper bulge
  • Shape deformation
  • Capsular contracture
  • Implant rupture
  • Lateral displacement
  • Rippling
  • Asymmetry
  • Symmastia

Implant rupture — can self-diagnosis detect it?

If one breast suddenly feels softer or the implant volume seems reduced, rupture is hard to confirm with the naked eye, so a yearly ultrasound or MRI scan is advised to check the condition of your implants.

Implant rupture

It is vital to cleanly remove the implant, its contents and nearby tissue, and switch to an implant with a lower risk of rupture.

Close-up of a ruptured silicone implant after removal
Ruptured implant
Three new silicone gel implants
Replaced with a new FDA-approved implant such as Motiva or Mentor

U&U, true to its name

  • Breast revision result photo, in a grey bra
  • Breast revision result photo, in a white bra
  • Breast revision result photo, in a black lace bra
  • Breast revision result photo, in a blue-grey bra

Relentless dedication to breast surgery

U&U Rupture Revision Points

Point 01

Accurate diagnosis before surgery

A breast specialist precisely checks implant type, rupture, capsule thickness, double capsule and seroma before surgery.

A breast-surgery specialist standing beside the ultrasound unit
  • Breast ultrasound image showing extracapsular ruptureExtracapsular rupture
  • Breast ultrasound image showing intracapsular ruptureIntracapsular rupture
  • Breast ultrasound image measuring capsule thicknessCapsule thickness scan

Point 02

Removal of the old implant

We check implant position, damage and breast condition, then remove the implant.

Case 01. Allergan implant rupture

Specimen photo — the capsule removed Em Bloc laid beside the ruptured implantSpecimen photo — the removed capsule and implant contents in a tray
  • Implant rupture
  • Capsule removed cleanly
  • Em Bloc removal

Case 02. Saline implant leakage

Specimen photo — two saline implants that have leaked their contents

Case 03. Teardrop textured implant rupture

Specimen photo — a teardrop textured implant removed together with the double capsule
  • Double capsule removed

Point 03

For healthy capsule formation

Capsule removal

A capsule formed thin — 0.3mm or less — determines a soft feel and natural shape.

Cross-section diagram of the breast showing a new capsule forming after total capsule removalNew capsule

Total capsulectomy

100% capsule removal to induce a new capsule

Cross-section diagram of the breast showing 70% of the old capsule removed to leave it thinOld capsuleNew capsule

Partial capsulectomy

70% capsule removal to thin the capsule

For healthy capsule formation,

the approach must vary case by case.

Left and right removed capsules in a tray still marked with the manufacturer label
  • The removed capsule and implant laid side by side
  • Removed capsule and implant in a clear container
  • The removed capsule tissue spread out
  • Close-up of the removed capsule tissue and implant
  • Removed capsules divided into two trays
  • Removed capsules and implants stored with left and right marked

Breast surgery:

why U&U stands alone!

Point.01

One-stop in-house testing

U&U performs pre-op general anesthesia tests and breast cancer screening all in-house.

Blood sample collection and an ECG printout
Mastocheck and ECG as standard!
Mammogram films and a mammography unit
Chest X-ray and mammography
Breast ultrasound and Mammotome equipment
Breast screening and Mammotome too

Point.02

Private recovery & waiting rooms

A U&U corridor lined with private single recovery roomsU&U nurses' station and waiting area

Rest or wait comfortably in a fully private space.

Rigorous safety system

  • A hand holding up three fingers

    Max 3 surgeries per day

    · Considering fatigue and operating time · We focus entirely on you

  • Dual CCTV available for review

    · Every step recorded, start to closure · Safe surgery, no ghost-surgery worry

    Two dome CCTV cameras
  • VERITAS LUX MEA university crest emblem

    Safe anesthesia system

    · Anesthesiologist always on site · 1:1 monitoring for breast patients

  • Safe even in emergencies

    UPS backup, dantrolene, Avagard, pain control, patient warmers and more

    UPS backup generator with emergency drugs and equipment
  • A phone showing the Emergency CALL screen

    Triple emergency-call system

    3 emergency call numbers for emergency response

    (010-xxxx-xxxx)(010-xxxx-xxxx)(010-xxxx-xxxx)

Point.03

Aftercare that sets U&U apart

Premium aftercare

  • Heat-lamp massage

    Heat-lamp massage

  • U&U care pouch

    U&U care pouch

  • Capsulitis care device

    Capsulitis care

  • RF or ultrasound device

    RF or ultrasound

  • Healite device

    Healite

  • Scar laser device and scar ointment

    Scar laser

A good surgical result is not the end.

Even more precious after surgery — U&U aftercare

Have you seen aftercare like this?

U&U's dedicated physical therapy room

Physical therapy after breast surgery

  • Custom-made equipment (fitted to implants)
  • Licensed female physical therapists
  • 1:1 sessions in a private treatment room
Pain care
Physical & manual therapy
Exercise
Prop exercises, rehab stretching
Habits
Correcting poor posture and habits
U&U Pilates studio

Post-surgery Pilates

  • Licensed female Pilates instructors
  • Curriculum matched to breast recovery
  • Relieves swelling, pulling and knotting
  • Less pain in the neck and shoulders
  • Better motor sense of nerves and muscles

* Patients from other clinics may also use follow-up care *

For your safety —
breast screening is a must!

Why do pre- and post-op breast screenings matter?

Pre-op

  • · Current breast condition

    Check for disease, etc.

  • · Assess need for biopsy

    Can be done in-house right away if needed

  • · Check overall contour and asymmetry

    Choose the right method and implant based on results

Post-op

  • · Check implant seating and any rupture

  • · Check for seroma, hematoma and surgical status

Testing / diagnosis / treatment at once!

  • Ultrasound
  • Mammography
  • Biopsy
  • Mammotome
  • Breast-cancer blood test (Mastocheck)

U&U offers hospital-grade equipment and expert staff.

Dr. Lim Chang-jin

Seoul National University HospitalBreast-surgery subspecialist

Lim Chang-jinDirector

U&U Plastic Surgery

LOCATION

3F Myeonggwang Bldg, 819 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Sinsa-dong 586)

5-min walk from Apgujeong Stn (Line 3) Exit 4

Ground-level valet parking available

Map to U&U Plastic Surgery Clinic — near Garosu-gil, between Apgujeong and Sinsa stations (Line 3)
Naver Map

Hours

Mon–Thu
10:00 AM ~ 07:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM ~ 09:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM
Sunday closed