Implant Revision/Explantation Gallery
Patient 1
Description:
This young patient had significant implant malposition from prior saline breast augmentation with her previous plastic surgeon. She underwent implant removal, pocket restructuring with mesh, and re-augmentation with silicone implants.
Patient 2
Description:
This 48 year-old patient with prior breast augmentation presented with sagging of the breasts over the implants (waterfall deformity). She underwent implant removal, breast lift (mastopexy) with absorbable mesh reinforcement and fat grafting to the upper poles of the breasts. See Dr. Gougoutas’ blog here on the waterfall deformity
Patient 3
Description:
This 41 year-old patient with prior breast augmentation presented with slight sagging of the breasts over the implants (waterfall deformity). She underwent implant removal, mastopexy (breast lift) with absorbable mesh, and re-augmentation using round, silicone, full profile 345 cc implants (Natrelle). She also had a tummy tuck. See Dr. Gougoutas’ blog here on the waterfall deformity. Tattoos have been edited to maintain anonymity.
Patient 4
Description:
This patient with prior breast augmentation presented with sagging of the breasts over the implants (waterfall deformity). She underwent implant removal and breast lift (mastopexy) with absorbable mesh reinforcement. See Dr. Gougoutas’ blog here on the waterfall deformity.