Breast BEFORE & AFTER Patient 167: Breast Implant Exchange
*Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Before & After
Breast implant exchange surgery offers patients an opportunity to update their existing implants, whether to change size, switch implant type, or address changes in breast appearance over time. Dr. Crantford performs breast implant exchange at Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery in Charleston, South Carolina, tailoring each procedure to the patient’s current anatomy, implant history, and aesthetic goals. The before-and-after images below show real patient results at various stages of recovery.
A 44-year-old female patient presented with a desire to improve breast volume, shape, and overall contour. After a thorough consultation and evaluation, the patient elected to undergo breast implant exchange at Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Crantford removed her existing Allergan 420cc implants and replaced them with Motiva RSF 550cc implants. Photos are shown at 8 weeks post-op.
Breast implant exchange with Motiva RSF implants allows patients to meaningfully update their results — whether that means increasing volume, improving shape, or transitioning to a more advanced implant technology. For patients considering an upgrade from older Allergan implants, the Motiva RSF profile offers a refined silicone gel construction designed to move and feel like natural tissue. Before-and-after photos from this procedure typically show a fuller, more proportionate breast profile with improved contour — reflecting the combination of increased implant volume and the precision of Dr. Crantford’s surgical technique at his Charleston, SC practice.
Why might a patient choose to exchange their implants?
Patients seek implant exchange for a variety of reasons — including a desire to increase volume, update aging implants, switch to a newer implant technology, or refine their overall breast shape. In this case, transitioning from Allergan 420cc implants to Motiva RSF 550cc implants allowed the patient to achieve a meaningful improvement in volume and contour with the benefit of Motiva’s advanced implant design.
What are Motiva RSF implants, and how are they different?
Motiva RSF (Round Smooth Finesse) implants feature a proprietary silicone gel formulation and a surface technology designed to minimize friction and reduce the risk of complications over time. The gel responds to body position and movement in a way that closely mimics natural breast tissue, making them a popular choice for patients seeking both long-term implant health and a natural feel.
What is recovery like after breast implant exchange?
Recovery from breast implant exchange is generally similar to primary augmentation, though patients who previously underwent submuscular placement may find the recovery more comfortable the second time as the muscle pocket is already established. Most patients return to light daily activity within a few days and resume desk work within the first week. Strenuous activity and heavy lifting are typically restricted for 4–6 weeks.
How long after breast implant exchange do final results show?
Most patients see their final results at 3 to 6 months post-op, once swelling has fully resolved and the new implants have settled into their natural position. Significant improvement is typically visible within the first 6 to 8 weeks, as shown in the case above.
