CRANTFORD COSTA PLASTIC SURGERY
247 Calhoun St.
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 755-6591
Fax: 854-201-2400
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Skin Clinic hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Upgrade your implants, change materials, or correct previous results with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Clayton Crantford. Enhance your silhouette with refined implant solutions and personalized care.
SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULTATION or call (843) 755-6591Breast implant exchange, also called implant replacement or revision breast surgery, is a procedure in which existing breast implants are removed and replaced with new ones. Whether you desire a size change, wish to upgrade to premium implant technology, or need to correct previous results, Dr. Crantford provides expertise and personalized surgical solutions.
Patients choose breast implant exchange for many reasons: desiring larger or smaller implants after lifestyle changes, upgrading from saline to silicone implants for improved aesthetics and feel, experiencing implant aging or shape loss over 10+ years, addressing capsular contracture or firmness concerns, or correcting asymmetry or unnatural results from previous surgery. Whatever your motivation, Dr. Crantford listens to your goals and creates a customized plan for beautiful, natural-looking results.
Ready to refresh your breast implants? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Crantford to discuss your options and goals.
REQUEST A CONSULTATIONBreast implant exchange can address various aesthetic and functional concerns. Here are common reasons patients choose this revision procedure.
Your preferences have evolved since your initial augmentation. Whether you desire larger, fuller breasts or prefer a smaller, more natural appearance, implant exchange allows you to achieve your new goals.
After a decade or longer, your implants may lose their shape, develop subtle deflation, or feel less natural. Upgrading to new, advanced implants restores youthful fullness and improved aesthetics.
Experience increased firmness, distortion, or discomfort as scar tissue tightens around implants. Implant exchange with capsulotomy can restore softness and comfort while achieving your aesthetic goals.
Experience the premium benefits of Motiva implants: advanced shell technology, superior durability, natural feel, and lower rupture rates. Many patients choose Motiva during exchange for enhanced quality and longevity.
At Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery, your safety, comfort, and beautiful results are our highest priorities for every breast implant exchange.
Dr. Crantford uses meticulous surgical expertise to remove old implants, address any capsular issues, and position new implants for beautiful, balanced results.
Your procedure is performed in a Joint Commission-accredited surgical facility meeting the highest standards of patient safety, sterility, and quality care.
Our Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program minimizes pain, reduces complications, and accelerates your return to normal activities with personalized support.
Dr. Crantford listens to your goals, assesses your anatomy, and creates a customized exchange plan to achieve your unique vision of beauty.
Understanding each step helps you feel confident and prepared for your procedure.
Dr. Crantford evaluates your current implants, listens to your goals, discusses size and style options, and explains the best exchange approach for your anatomy and desires.
Under general anesthesia, Dr. Crantford carefully removes your old implants, addresses any capsular concerns, and positions your beautiful new implants for optimal results.
With our ERAS protocol, you’ll experience minimal discomfort and return to light activities within 1-2 weeks. Full recovery occurs over 6 weeks with your dedicated support.
Recovery from breast implant exchange is typically shorter than primary augmentation since you’re working with an existing pocket. Most patients experience mild to moderate discomfort managed with prescribed pain medication. Swelling and bruising peak within the first week, then gradually improve over 2-3 weeks.
During the first 1-2 weeks, avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and sleeping on your stomach. You can return to light activity by week 2-3 and resume all normal activities, including exercise and intimacy, by week 4-6. Our detailed post-operative instructions and ERAS protocol guide your healing journey. Dr. Crantford and our team remain available throughout your recovery for support and questions.
Dr. Clayton Crantford brings board-certified expertise and personalized surgical artistry to every breast implant exchange. Whether you desire a simple size adjustment or comprehensive upgrade with material change, Dr. Crantford listens to your goals and guides you toward beautiful, natural-looking results that enhance your confidence.
When you choose Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery + Skin Clinic in Charleston, SC, you’re choosing a surgeon dedicated to understanding your aesthetic vision and delivering exceptional outcomes. Located in historic downtown Charleston at 247 Calhoun Street, we provide sophisticated breast revision surgery for patients throughout the Lowcountry region.
Board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in breast implant revision and exchange procedures
Voted Best Plastic Surgeon in 2025 Best of Charleston Awards for surgical excellence and patient satisfaction
Joint Commission-accredited facility meeting the highest standards of surgical safety, sterility, and quality care
ERAS Enhanced Recovery protocol for minimal discomfort, faster healing, and quicker return to your lifestyle
Considering combining procedures? Many patients pair implant exchange with breast augmentation refinement, breast lift, or mommy makeover for comprehensive results.
DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONSDr. Clayton Crantford and the expert team at Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery + Skin Clinic are here to answer your questions and create a customized breast implant exchange plan tailored to your aesthetic vision.
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