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The ECLiPSE Procedure as an Alternative to Mastopexy following Implant Removal.

Authors :: Wilssens N
Singla A
Hoffman S
Graham S
Jayatilleke N
Lajevardi S
Barker A
Deva AK
Source :: Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open [Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open] 2021 Jul 27; Vol. 9 (7), pp. e3713. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jul 27 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: With the rise in number of breast implant removals for a variety of indications, strategies to improve aesthetic outcomes, while minimizing scars and operating time, will prove to be of benefit. We present here a novel periareolar sickle skin excision as a good option for women with mild to moderate ptosis and central loss of breast volume following implant removal/capsulectomy.<br />Methods: The ECLiPSE ( E xplant, C apsulectomy, Li ft using P eriareolar S ickle skin E xcision) was utilized in 53 patients with a median follow-up of 24 weeks.<br />Results: The majority of these patients had breast implants for cosmetic augmentation and the most common indication for implant removal was capsular contracture (n = 47, 88.7%). Forty-six patients (86.8%) scored a high or very high satisfaction with the outcome of the procedure.<br />Conclusion: We believe that the ECLiPSE procedure is a useful option that can produce a reasonable aesthetic outcome following implant removal/capsulectomy while minimizing visible scarring.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 The Authors. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.)