Botched Breast: Correcting Challenging Outcomes Friday, October 10 Fri, Oct 10 8:00-9:30 a.m. CDT

Addressing suboptimal outcomes in breast surgery requires both technical skill and strategic patient management. This session focuses on the complexities of revising prior breast procedures—whether due to implant-related complications, flap failure, or unsatisfactory aesthetic results. Faculty will review common causes of poor outcomes and provide a diagnostic framework for assessing issues such as asymmetry, scarring, malposition, and capsular contracture. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based revision techniques, including implant exchange, fat grafting, and soft tissue correction. Attendees will also explore communication strategies to align patient expectations and optimize satisfaction following revision surgery.

Upon completion of this learning activity, participants should be able to:

1. Identify common causes of suboptimal outcomes in breast surgery, including complications from implants, flaps, and ptosis correction.
2. Evaluate patients with challenging breast outcomes using a systematic approach to diagnosing issues such as asymmetry, scarring, implant malposition, and capsular contracture.
3. Apply appropriate revision techniques—such as implant exchange, fat grafting, and soft tissue repair—to address complex reconstructive and aesthetic concerns.
4. Demonstrate effective patient communication strategies to manage dissatisfaction, set realistic expectations, and support successful revision outcomes.