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

[UNLABELLED] 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 (xplant, apsulectomy, ft using eriareolar ickle skin xcision) 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.