Back-to-front flipping of an anatomical implant 31 months after augmentation mammoplasty: a case report

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Augmentation mammoplasty is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures by plastic surgeons. Back-to-front flipping of an implant after augmentation mammoplasty is a rare complication, occurring in 0-5% of cases.

Case report:

The authors report a patient who presented with back-to-front flipping of an anatomical implant 31 months after augmentation mammoplasty.

Keywords:
Breast implant; Flipping; Mammoplasty