The reoperation cascade after breast augmentation with implants: What the patient needs to know

Risk Factor Analysis for Capsular Contracture, Malposition, and Late Seroma in Subjects Receiving Natrelle 410 Form-Stable Silicone Breast Implants

“…6,7 In the long-term study, these complications occurred at lower rates with Natrelle 410 compared with prior reports of standard round gel implants. 4,5,8,9 Late seroma is a rare complication that manifests as fluid collection in the periprosthetic space occurring more than 1 year after implantation.…”

Cost analysis of postmastectomy reconstruction: A comparison of two staged implant reconstruction using tissue expander and acellular dermal matrix with abdominal‐based perforator free flaps

“…The cost of these secondary procedures was not included into our calculation. The incidence of secondary revision for implant‐based reconstruction is reported as high as 27.8% . The published short‐term incidence of capsular contracture in implant‐based reconstruction with acellular dermal matrix is estimated around 1.2%, which attributes to an additional $55.91 to the final cost for TE/I + ADM (Cost for Outpatient Periprosthetic Capsulectomy (CPT 11971)*Incidence of capsular contracture = $4659.89*0.012).…”

A Modified Dual-plane Technique Using the Serratus Anterior Fascia in Primary Breast Augmentation

“…3,5–7 Each reoperation is associated with surgical risks as well as imposing a financial burden, the need for recovery time and time off work. 8 Because complications related to breast implants are very difficult to manage, high recurrence frequencies and low patient satisfaction are common. The risk of further reoperation after the first revision is high, and the interval between revisions becomes shorter.…”

“…The risk of further reoperation after the first revision is high, and the interval between revisions becomes shorter. 8 …”

“…The most common complication is capsular contracture, and the rippling is the second most common complication. 3,8 Therefore, the most frequent reoperation procedures are capsulectomy and capsulotomy for capsular contracture. Other reoperation procedures are due to rippling, implant rupture, infection, scarring, size change, asymmetry, and mastopexy.…”