Revision Reconstruction

Surgeries performed by Dr. Scott Geiger and Dr. John Hulsen in Chesterfield, MO just outside of St. Louis.

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Case #10370 - Revision Reconstruction

This patient developed left breast cancer 20 years ago that was treated with mastectomy and implant based reconstruction. Over time she developed a tightening or contracture of her left implant capsule. This caused significant distortion and discomfort. Here she is 4 months after Dr. Geiger removed all of the tight scar tissue, updated her implant, […]

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Case #13985 - Revision Reconstruction

This patient underwent double mastectomies with her breast cancer surgeon and did not pursue plastic surgery/reconstruction at that time. However, some residual skin and tissue bothered her so she sought out a reconstructive surgeon to help correct this. Here she is after Dr. Geiger removed the additional tissue, tightened her chest skin, and performed some […]

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Case #14737 - Revision Reconstruction

This patient presented to Dr. Geiger several years after she had failed expander based reconstruction by another surgeon. After multiple fluid collections and infections in her initial reconstruction attempts, the decision was made to remove everything and let her skin heal. Dr. Geiger evaluated her chest which seemed to still have enough laxity for expansion. […]

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Patient 4

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Case #9907 - Revision Reconstruction

This patient had a history of left breast cancer approximately 20 years ago. She underwent left mastectomy with expander and then implant based reconstruction at that time. Over time she developed a capsular contracture to her left side causing this implant to become higher on the chest wall and tight. Here she is 4 months […]

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Patient 5

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Case #8549 - Revision Reconstruction

This patient initially underwent breast reconstruction at another hospital using her lower abdominal tissue. Unfortunately both of her reconstructed breasts failed and much of the transferred tissue was lost. Her prior surgeon placed an implant on the left with persistent deformities and asymmetries. Here she is feeling so much better after Dr. Geiger revised her […]

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Patient 6

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Case #8452 - Revision Reconstruction

This patient underwent double nipple sparing mastectomies with subpectoral expander to implant reconstruction. She developed severe capsular contracture on the left after radiation was necessary to treat her cancer. Here she is after removal of her radiated scar capsule and subsequent pocket adjustments to bring her back into much more balance and symmetry. […]

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Patient 7

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Case #8453 - Revision Reconstruction

This patient initially had left breast cancer in the 1990’s treated with a lumpectomy and radiation. She developed a new breast cancer in 2012 that was treated with double mastectomies and implant based reconstruction. Given her prior radiation to the left breast, a latissimus flap was used from her back to transfer non-radiated tissue to […]

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Patient 8

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Case #2871 - Revision Reconstruction

This patient developed right breast cancer requiring radiation therapy. She had her initial latissimus flap reconstruction elsewhere but was unhappy with her final results. Dr. Geiger performed a revision of both sides, releasing scar tissue, adjusting her folds, and switching her implants for a better overall match with an excellent outcome. […]

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Patient 9

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Case #4682 - Revision Reconstruction

This patient underwent prior breast cancer reconstruction. However, she developed capsular contracture of her left breast. Dr. Geiger removed the scar tissue and exchanged her implant for much improved appearance, symmetry, and softness to the breast. […]

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Patient 10

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Case #1708 - Revision Reconstruction

This patient developed right breast cancer. She underwent double mastectomies through transverse incisions and full submuscular reconstruction by another plastic surgeon. She ultimately was expanded to her final size by a second plastic surgeon, and exchanged to her initial silicone implants by a third plastic surgeon. She was unhappy with her results despite prior revisions […]

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