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 desired to up-size her previous implants. She underwent implant removal, mastopexy (breast lift) with absorbable mesh, and re-augmentation with larger breast implants using round, silicone, full profile 345 cc implants. (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.