The ECLiPSE Procedure as an Alternative to Mastopexy following Implant Removal

• Main Authors: Nicholas Wilssens, MD, Apresh Singla, MD, Stuart Hoffman, MD, Susannah Graham, MD, FRACS, Nipu Jayatilleke, MD, FRACS, Sepehr Lajevardi, MD, FRACS, Anthony Barker, MD, FRACS, Anand K. Deva, MD, FRACS
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer 2021-07-01
• Series: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
• Online Access: http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000003713

Background:. 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. Methods:. The ECLiPSE (Explant, Capsulectomy, Lift using Periareolar Sickle skin Excision) was utilized in 53 patients with a median follow-up of 24 weeks. 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. 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.