Breast Implant Revision Before & After Case 577

This 41 year old, referred by another physician to Dr. Parker, requested improvement in the appearance of her breasts. Nine years ago, the patient had undergone transumbilical breast augmentation with the insertion of saline implants in a sub-glandular position by another plastic surgeon. She asked Dr. Parker to fix the visible and palpable rippling of her implants and the appearance of her large areolas. After reviewing all options with the patient, Dr. Parker performed bilateral total capsulectomies with removal of both implants using peri-areolar incisions. He removed a 360 cc implant from the right side and a 390 cc implant from the left side. He then inserted 400 cc silicone implants bilaterally in a dual plane location. Finally, he reduced the size of the areolas to more appropriately match the shape and size of the breasts. The patient enjoyed a prompt recovery associated with little pain after surgery. She is extremely happy with the improved size, shape and appearance of her breasts.