Case #178

Breast Implant Revision Surgery After Medical Tourism – Denver, CO | Dr. Francesco Campanile

This 30-year-old patient consulted Denver board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Francesco Campanile after undergoing a breast augmentation procedure in Panama. Just three weeks after her surgery, she was unhappy with the outcome and sought a specialist in breast implant revision surgery in Denver. Her primary concerns were that the implants had bottomed out and created noticeable breast asymmetry.

In some cases, patients travel internationally for cosmetic surgery due to lower advertised costs. However, standards of surgical technique, post-operative care, and facility accreditation can vary widely, which may lead patients to seek corrective procedures after returning home.

During her consultation at Campanile Plastic Surgery in Denver, Colorado, Dr. Campanile carefully evaluated her breast anatomy and implant positioning. He determined that the implants had migrated due to overly large implant pockets and weakened breast tissue, contributing to the bottoming-out deformity.

To correct these issues, Dr. Campanile recommended breast implant revision surgery with pocket repair and implant exchange. During the procedure, he first removed the existing implants, then performed a pocket closure to reinforce and tighten the lateral implant pockets. This technique helps reposition the implants into a more natural and supportive location. Once the pockets were properly reconstructed, silicone gel breast implants were placed into the newly shaped pockets to restore symmetry and improve breast contour.

Breast implant revision surgery can be technically challenging because the breast tissues have already been altered by the previous procedure. However, with extensive experience in complex breast surgery and implant correction, Dr. Campanile was able to restore a balanced, natural-looking breast shape.

The patient is shown here approximately two months after her breast implant revision surgery in Denver. Her results demonstrate improved symmetry, better implant positioning, and a more natural breast contour. She is extremely pleased with the outcome and feels much more confident about her appearance.

Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary. These photos are of an actual patient of our practice who has provided consent to display their pictures online.