Breast - Revision: Patient 2

This 36-yr old patient underwent Breast Revision surgery to correct Bilateral Capsular Contracture. She went from Saline 600cc to high profile Silicone 400cc.Her main goal was to achieve a livelier, more symmetrical look. This patient wanted to be happier with her breast, and not be limited to a certain style of clothing. Our Patient is now overjoyed with her close cleavage and new breast size. She went to Plastic Surgeon and Specialist, Dr. Joseph Cruise in Newport Beach, Orange County.

• Reasons for repeat surgery: Capsular Contracture
• Implant placement: Below Muscle
• Implant shape: Round
• Implant type: Silicone
• Implant profile: High
• Capsular contracture occurred in: Both breasts
• Capsular contracture occurred at: 0-3 months, the implant(s) never dropped
• The type of implant that caused the capsular contracture: Silicone, Smooth
• Symptoms of the capsular contracture: Firm breast(s), Elevated implant(s), Pain, Distortion
• Surgical treatment for capsular contracture: Capsulectomy (Removing the capsule), Implant change from smooth shell to textured shell
• Non surgical treatment of capsular contracture (if any) prior to surgery: Massage, Singulair, Vitamin E
• Time since procedure: 9 Months
• Age: Between 36 and 45 years old
• Weight: Between 115 and 125 pounds
• Height: 5'4" to 5'7"
• Gender: Female
• Post-op Timeline: 9 Months
• Technique: Anchor