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Has Anyone Used ACell Along with a Breast Lift?

asked 1 year ago by beach31 in Greensboro, NC
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: ACell, healing

I asked about it but my surgeon doesn't believe in it or that it works?

4 answers to Has Anyone Used ACell Along with a Breast Lift?

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Use of Acellular Dermal Matrix (human skin) or other biologic tissue for breast lift and implants (mastopexy)

If there is a need for this and you have insufficient lower pole tissues or support, this can be an option to provide additional support or coverage of the lower portions of the implant. Some surgeons believe it is associated with a lower rate of capsular contracture see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Alloderm and a lift

I have not use alloderm for a breast lift specifically. I use plenty of alloderm for breast reconstruction for breast cancer patients.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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ACell Along with a Breast Lift

Yes, but the extra expense of over $1,000 makes me wonder if the results make it's use really necessary. Early post op photos are impressive but the cost! 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Biologic mesh scaffolds in breast lift surgery are experimental

There is a lot of buzz these days about biologic scaffolds, such as the ACell product which is porcine-derived. Another such product in development is seriscaffold from Allergan, based on purified silk. The idea is to make a sort of internal bra that cones up and supports the breast with a lift for a better long-term result. However, there is very little to go on in terms of reported results with these materials for this specific application. I don't know if... more
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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