08/24/2026
Breast reconstruction is not just about rebuilding the breastâitâs about restoring shape, softness, and confidence after a life-changing decision. đ¤
This patient, in her late 20s, came to us because of a genetic predisposition that significantly increased her lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. She ultimately chose to undergo a bilateral nipple-sparing, risk-reducing mastectomy followed by implant-based breast reconstruction.
Her reconstruction incorporated several techniques designed to create a soft, natural result:
⢠Prepectoral reconstruction â her implants are placed above the muscle
⢠Mentor MemoryGel BOOST implants â designed to provide increased form stability, which can be especially helpful in reconstruction patients where there is very little native breast tissue remaining to camouflage the implant
⢠Moderate High Profile â giving us beautiful projection without an overly projected appearance
⢠alloClae â used to help soften and camouflage the transition from the chest wall to the reconstructed breast and improve overall contour
Why does rippling matter so much in breast reconstruction? After a mastectomy, much of the natural breast tissue has been removed, leaving a much thinner layer of tissue over the implant. That makes implant edges and rippling more likely to become visibleâso implant selection and soft-tissue contouring become incredibly important.
After her initial reconstruction, we performed a revision to further refine her goals, including refinement with Alloclae and adjustment of her implant size.
She is shown here just 2 months after her breast reconstruction revision , and her results will continue to soften and settle with time.
Breast reconstruction is rarely one single operation. It is a processâand every step is individualized to the patient, their anatomy, their risk profile and the overall goals. đ¤
