Implant Removal/Replacement after Capsular Contracture*

This is a 65 year old female who was being seen for a consultation regarding Removal and Replacement of her implants. She reported that she had her initial Breast Augmentation 28 years ago, and had those implants removed and replaced four years ago in Minnesota with a different surgeon due to Capsular Contracture. She reports that she had textured implants placed with that surgery. She states that her current implants were in front of the muscle instead of behind. She also explained that she was having pain in both of her breasts, and that she believes it was from Capsular Contracture again. She reports having normal routine mammograms. After a long discussion with this patient, I believed she was a good candidate for bilateral breast implant removal and replacement with a total Capsulectomy. We discussed that I would remove her existing capsule, as well as remove and replace the breast implants. I explained that putting the implant behind the muscle would decrease the recurrence of Capsular Contracture. Soon after, she underwent surgery in Tucson. Her Allergan implants were removed, as well as the capsule. The new 250cc Natrelle Inspira cohesive implants were placed with a Keller Funnel. The surgery went smoothly, and her new implants looked much more comfortable than they were previously. She is now 5 months out from surgery, and is feeling much better/confident that this issue can be resolved after having this surgery. Happy and healthy patients is what we strive for!