Alloderm for Scar Tissue

asked 1 year ago by Los Angeles7490 in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by C. Bob Basu, MD
Question viewed 287 times
Tags: breasts, scar tissue

planning to use alloderm for scar tissue here is question, if I use 375size implant what could be an alloderm size? how long it could be? is it matter by size?

5 answers to Alloderm for Scar Tissue

AlloDerm and Scar Tissue

I am assuming by scar tissue, you are referring to capsular contracture? If indeed you have been diagnosed with capsular contracture, then there are several treatment options. First, if this is your FIRST bout of scar tissue around your implant, I personally would not jump to AlloDerm. Rather, I would perform a total capsulectomy (removal of scar tissue) and place a new implant in a new virgin pocket (example, transitioning your new implant from the above the muscle position... more

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Alloderm for scar tisue

Assuming you are having a revision breast surgery for capsular contracture (scar tissue) , alloderm is one option being used more recently with some promise to minimize recurrence of the contracture. It certainly is not a guarantee, and there is some debate about whether a small strip is adequate or whether a larger piece is indicated. The material can be quite costly and therefore a smaller piece is more affordable but may not be sufficient. Discuss your... more

David J. Levens, MD
Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon

Choosing Alloderm for Breast Scarring Correction

Regarding: "Alloderm for Scar Tissue planning to use alloderm for scar tissue here is question, if I use 375size implant what could be an alloderm size? how long it could be? is it matter by size?" Unless you are planning a DIY procedure (doubtful) this is a decision which should be left to your surgeon. The Alloderm sheets come in various lengths and thicknesses. The longest / thickest cost the most. The surgeon picks a sheet based on the planned use for the biological.... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Alloderm size needed

Based on the information provided, the size of AlloDerm needed cannot be determined. Often, the approximate size can be considered, say 10 x 6 cm, for a particular procedure. However, the final decision may be made based on the findings at the time of surgery.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Alloderm for capsular contracture

I presume you are referring to capsular contracture, a thickening of the scar capsule that forms around breast implants. There is no specific formula for determining the graft size based only on the implant size, each case is different. Alloderm appears to be helpful in treating this condition but it doesn't have to be a big enough piece to cover the whole implant.

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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