Case 105: Early Recurrent Capsular Contracture and Thin Tissue

  • Michael J. Higgs
  • David Topchian
  • John Walker
  • John Flynn
  • Melvin A. Shiffman
  • James D. Frame
  • Michael Szalay
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Abstract

This 25-year-old patient had subglandular breast augmentation in 2008. She developed grade 2 capsule contracture and was treated medically with some improvement. Fourteen months after surgery, the capsule contracture was grade 3 that did not respond to medical treatment. Capsulectomy was performed with implants changed to subpectoral pockets. Capsule contracture grade 3 developed on the right side postoperatively. There was a discussion on polyurethane implants and Alloderm. A second revision was performed and she returned in 2015 with flipping of the implants and indentations.

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Authors and Affiliations

  • Michael J. Higgs
    • 1
  • David Topchian
    • 2
  • John Walker
    • 3
  • John Flynn
    • 4
  • Melvin A. Shiffman
    • 5
  • James D. Frame
    • 6
  • Michael Szalay
    • 7
  1. 1.Parkside Cosmetic SurgeryParkside, AdelaideAustralia
  2. 2.Dr. David & AssociatesArmdaleAustralia
  3. 3.Private PracticeLong BeachUSA
  4. 4.Private PracticeGold CoastAustralia
  5. 5.Private PracticeTustinUSA
  6. 6.Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge CampusCambridgeUK
  7. 7.Private PracticeSpring HillAustralia

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