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Is Alloderm in Combination with an Implant Better to Reach a More Natural Looking Breast?

I will undergo a revision of a breastreconstruction bilateral in the Netherlands. The current size is too small for my chest and skinpocket. I have a relatively thin skin. Is alloderm a safe and best esthetic option to use to have a better cosmetic outcome?

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Using Alloderm in breast reconstruction

Using Alloderm or any other acellular dermal matrix can aid in breast reconstruction by minimizing the need to lift additional muscles to cover the implant and supporting the lower skin flap. In addition the give of the matrix allows for preferential expansion in the lower pole of the breast. This does allow for an improved cosmetic result.

Alloderm for more natural looking breasts

Thanks for your question. Actually there are several options when it comes to using tissue matrix materials to aidin breast reconstruction. The alloderm will aid in the lower pole of the breast, helping anchor the implants in place, and making the tissue slightly thicker. Once integrated it will be hard to tell what is native tissue vs. alloderm. One of the concerns with using alloderm is that it will stretch over time, which normall in breast reconstruction is... more

Yes alloderm can help in revision breast reconstruction surgery

The use of alloderm can be helpful in revision surgery to soften wrinkles as well as provide support of the breast implant used.

Alloderm is an effective option for revision breast surgery

Alloderm forms a sort of living internal bra that can help support and cover breast implants. For thin patients needing revision breast surgery it can be especially useful, though I cannot comment on your specific case without more information. There are other products such as Strattice that also work well.

Alloderm for nautral breast appearance

Great question - Alloderm is a "dermal matrix" which has the structural elements of a part of your skin called the dermis but has had the cells removed. This dermal matrix can be used for reinforcing natural tissue in hernia repair or as a way to create a thicker tissue coverage over implants. It can be used to reduce implant palpability or reduce implant rippling. It can also be used to lower the recurrence of capsular contracture. In breast... more