Management of the Ruptured Breast Implant Sat, Oct 17 5:00-6:00 p.m. CDT

This session will discuss best practices for managing messy ruptures, including new options such as Max VAC and clindamycin irrigation (“clinda sauce”). Capsule management will also be addressed: when to remove it, when to preserve it, and why.

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

  1. Develop an organized evidence based plan for management of rupture including interpreting radiology results

  2. Implant surveillance and diagnosis of rupture with in office ultrasound

  3. Surgical management of the rupture and timing, management of the capsule and resulting potential deformity.

Accreditation: The American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation: The ASPS designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

*Programming, faculty and schedule are subject to change.

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