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[Breast implant removal and simultaneous aesthetic optimization : Possibilities, technical considerations and outcome
Kerstin Hefel1, Maximilian Mahrhofer2, Elisabeth Russe3
1Abteilung für Plastische, Rekonstruktive und Ästhetische Chirurgie, Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder Salzburg, Paracelsus Medizinische Universität Salzburg, Kajetanerplatz 1, 5020, Salzburg, Österreich. kerstinhefel@hotmail.com.
Breast implant removal is the best solution for complications and symptoms like breast implant illness (BII). Patients report high satisfaction with explantation, especially when combined with mastopexy or lipofilling for aesthetic results.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Breast Implant Complications
Context:
- Breast augmentation is a leading global aesthetic procedure.
- A significant number of women experience complications or symptoms related to breast implants.
- Breast Implant Illness (BII) is an emerging concern requiring expert management.
Purpose:
- To analyze problems and solutions for breast implant removal.
- To evaluate patient-specific outcomes based on breast and body configuration.
- To assess surgical techniques and preoperative planning for explantation.
Summary:
- A 3-year study evaluated patients seeking breast implant removal.
- Procedures included simple removal, explantation with mastopexy, and lipofilling.
- Patient satisfaction and outcomes were assessed via questionnaires and data analysis.
Impact:
- Implant removal offers a solution for various breast implant complications and BII.
- Less invasive procedures, like simple removal or explantation with lipofilling, trend towards higher patient satisfaction.
- Simultaneous mastopexy and lipofilling can achieve aesthetically pleasing results post-explantation.
