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Complex Breast Cases, Breast Implant Exchange

Background

This is a 47 year-old female who presents with an intracapsular rupture of her left breast implant with findings worrisome for extra capsular rupture with noted fluid.  Dr. Flint was able to attain these results by way of Bilateral Breast Implant Exchange with left Capsulectomy.  415 cc silicone implants were placed on each side.  After photos of this patient were taken 4 months following surgery and her scars will continue to fade nicely.





Age

47"



Weight

130

Height

5' 2"

Skin Tone

NA



Children

Yes

Incision Site

Inframammary

Implant Type

Silicone



Implant placement

Submuscular

Implant Profile

NA

Cup Size Before

NA



Cup Size After

NA

Volume (L)

415

Volume (R)

415



Breast tissue removed (L)

NA

Breast tissue removed (R)

NA

Dress size before:

NA



Dress size after

NA

LBS. lost before surgery

NA