CASE STUDY
BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL/EXPLANT WITH SUPER BREAST LIFT
CASE OVERVIEW
This 57-year-old patient from San Diego, California, had a previous breast surgery 20 years ago with another surgeon. During menopause she noticed her breasts were changing. “They grew with menopause and made me feel matronly.” Not only was she tired of having big boobs, but the implants were moving upward and distorting the shape of her breasts. “I didn’t realize how uneven they looked until I saw them in the photos Dr. Anton took at my consultation.” Even though this patient had previously had an Enhanced Deep Plane Facelift with Dr. Anton, she knew after reviewing his breasts photos that his breast work was equal to his facial work. “I knew from my previous surgery that he would apply his attention to detail and thoroughness to any surgical procedure.
PATIENT PROFILE
AGE: 57
PRIMARY CONCERNS
This patient was mostly concerned with how her breasts looked after menopause. They had gotten bigger with the hormonal shifts as breasts often do for many women. Plus, her implants from 20 years ago were moving and causing distortions in the appearance of her breasts. She did not have capsular contracture, ruptures, or any concerns with her silicone implants affecting her health. She simply wanted her implants out. “Twenty years ago, I fantasized about having cleavage. As I got older, I started fantasizing of being able to wear a shirt and have no cleavage. Trends change.”
CONSULTATION & ASSESSMENT
The consultation was tricky because she really wanted her implants taken out, but Dr. Anton was not sure she had enough breast tissue for the kind of result she and he both wanted. “He mentioned that if he just takes them out and does not put an implant back in for the shape, I might not be happy.” She provided photos of her ideal breast size and shape and told him that if she would be completely flat, he had her permission to use a small implant. “The easy thing for him to do would have been to put in an implant. But he went the extra mile in surgery and went beyond my expectations.” In addition to implant removal, the patient had a Super Breast Lift with internal and external tightening for super hold and shape.
“I have teenage boobs. All my friends are jealous!”
TREATMENT PLAN
– Bilateral Breast Implant Removal of 360cc implants
– No-drain Super Breast Lift
A Bilateral Breast Implant Removal or Explant is performed under general anesthesia in an outpatient surgery center. The patient typically goes home after surgery but can stay in an after-care facility if desired. Before surgery, the patient was marked in the sitting position.
In surgery, Dr. Anton removed 360cc implants but left the capsule in place to help create the natural breast shape she desired, and gives structure to the internal layers for better hold with the breast lift. To achieve the youthful, perky breasts she desired, he lifted and tightened the breast tissues using the techniques of the no-drain Super Breast Lift and it’s triple dermal tightening of the superior nipple-areolar dermis, the lower breast curve, and the lower breast fold. This creates a better shape that hold better over time. The patient was placed in a support bra.
PATIENT RESULTS
HOW DO YOU FEEL AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE?
“I’m just three weeks post-op but the whole process has been easy and painless.” She is wearing a support bra during the day and at night for two to three months per Dr. Anton’s instructions. All my friends see my breasts and are coming in for a consultation!
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