Ep 10. Implant-Nation
- TV-14
- July 20, 2021
- 43 min
In the 10th episode of Botched season 7, titled "Implant-Nation," the famous plastic surgeons Dr. Dubrow and Dr. Nassif come to the aid of patients whose breast implants have gone wrong. The episode features two women who underwent breast augmentation surgery but are now unhappy with the results. One of the women is experiencing pain and discomfort due to her oversized implants, and the other has noticed significant asymmetry in her breasts.
The first patient, a woman named Rachel, had breast augmentation surgery about 10 years ago. She went from a B-cup to a DD-cup and has been experiencing back, neck, and shoulder pain ever since. She also finds it difficult to sleep and exercise comfortably. Dr. Dubrow takes a look and confirms that her implants are too large for her frame, causing her discomfort. He suggests she downsize her implants to a more appropriate size and also correct a capsular contracture in her left breast.
The second patient, a woman named Angela, had her first breast augmentation surgery when she was 19, but she wasn't happy with her results. She later had a second breast augmentation surgery, but her breasts are now uneven, with the left one sitting noticeably higher than the right. Dr. Nassif examines her and diagnoses her with a "double bubble" deformity, which occurs when the implant sits too low, creating a visible crease under the breast. He suggests she switch to a smaller implant and fix the double bubble deformity.
Apart from these two patients, the episode also features a segment on the dangers of saline injections as breast implants. The doctors discuss the case of a woman who died after receiving a saline injection in her breast from an unlicensed practitioner. They caution viewers against seeking such procedures from unqualified and unlicensed individuals and urge them to only get breast augmentation surgeries done by board-certified plastic surgeons.
Overall, the 10th episode of Botched season 7, "Implant-Nation," features the usual mix of heartwarming stories and cautionary tales that have come to define the show. The doctors once again demonstrate their expertise, experience, and empathy as they help patients achieve their desired outcomes and correct previous surgeries gone wrong. The episode is a must-watch for anyone considering breast augmentation surgery or curious about the risks and complications associated with the procedure.