Revision Breast Surgery Before & After Case 52

This woman had developed a breast implant contracture affecting the shape of the left breast. Her original augmentation had been done 3 years earlier and involved larger than recommended Style 15 304 cc implants placed into a sub-fascial position. Over a period of several months the left breast became firmer and a different shape.

Revisional surgery was performed and consisted of an open capsulectomy of the left breast only. Improved breast symmetry was achieved.

Dr. Mosher comments that capsular contracture that distorts the breast shape can only be treated with more surgery. In most cases, the problem can be improved but a relatively high recurrence rate of this condition is common. Strategies for reducing the risk of this problem are different for each patient.