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Taking Supplements to Prevent Capsular Contraction
I am about to have a bottomed out revision with PDS sutures. However, I am also concerned about developing a capsular contracture. I plan to take...
4 doctor answers
Symastia Repair: Can It Be Fixed with Perm Sutures with No Alloderm?
I am going back to the PS who did my first surgery. He wants to fix my symmastia by treating it like a "C.C.". he says it will be a 2 hour...
11 doctor answers
Sutures Won't Hold and Pseudomonas After Breast Implants - What to Do?
I am 10 weeks post breast augmentation.Post drain & suture closure for a hematoma my incision will not heal. My incision continues to open,I am on...
8 doctor answers
Are Dissolvable Sutures for a Capsulorrhaphy Effective with Bottomed out Implants?
What are the long term results with using dissolvable sutures versus permanent? Also, do silicone implants help in preventing from bottoming out again?
2 doctor answers
Bottomed Out 6 Months After Breast Implant Surgery
I had saline implants placed 6 months ago and they have already "bottomed out." My surgeon wants to replace my smooth implants with textured...
2 doctor answers
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