26. My Breast Implants Don’t Feel Like Me Anymore… Now What? | Breast Implant Revision Surgery with Dr. Wu

For a lot of women, breast implants matched a different phase of life. Years later, priorities shift, bodies change, and what once felt right may not feel like the best fit anymore. In this episode, Dr. Bill Kortesis, Dr. Gaurav Bharti, and Dr. Cindy Wu talk through the growing trend of downsizing or removing breast implants, why more patients are asking for a natural look, and what breast implant revision surgery actually involves. They break down common concerns like rippling, implants shifting into the armpit, capsular contracture, animation deformity, and implant longevity, while also explaining how newer techniques and devices are changing revision surgery outcomes. The conversation is honest, practical, and focused on helping patients understand their options without fear or pressure.Dr. Cindy Wu is a double board-certified plastic surgeon at HKB Cosmetic Surgery in Greensboro and Chapel Hill, specializing in breast surgery, breast implant revision and removal, body contouring, fat grafting, and aesthetic procedures. With advanced fellowship training and over a decade in private practice, she brings a thoughtful, personalized approach to helping patients feel comfortable and confident in their results.Connect with Dr. Wu:Cindy Wu, M.D. at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery, Greensboro & Chapel HillIn this episode you’ll learn:Why more women are downsizing or removing their breast implantsWhat surgeons mean when they talk about “ballerina breasts” and the shift toward more natural resultsHow to know when breast implants may need to be replaced or revisedThe difference between aesthetic concerns and true implant complicationsWhat revision surgery can involve, including lifts, fat grafting, mesh support, and pocket changesWhy revision surgery is more complex for surgeons, but often easier for patients during recoveryWhat information to bring to a breast revision consultation and how to think through your goals before surgeryWelcome to HKB Uncut: the Health, Knowledge, and Beauty Podcast. On this show, Dr. Bill Kortesis & Dr. Gaurav Bharti unpack the newest techniques and trends in cosmetic surgery, how to tune out the social media noise to make empowered decisions about your appearance, and what you need to know before you book a procedure. Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti are board certified plastic surgeons and Co-Founders of HKB Cosmetic Surgery, an award-winning practice with ten locations across five states. Connect with HKB: WebsiteYouTubeInstagramBefore & After GalleryBlogTikTok