I am 5 months post op and have developed capsular contracture for the second time. I don't know what to do and if it's worth getting a third surgery. I got 375cc saline, high profile under the muscle. I need your help and advice please.
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Answer: I have had a capsular contracture twice one my left breast now. Will it continue happening?
It is too early to make a diagnosis of capsular contracture. If the Strattice was used to help with bottoming out, the breast should feel tighter. The capsular contracture rate is believed to be reduced with Strattice, but the rate is certainly not zero. Finally, Strattice placed for...
Strattice is an acellular dermal matrix that creates a sort of living internal bra. The finding that it seemed to help prevent recurrence of capsular contracture was fortuitous but it has been successful in every case that I have done, more than a dozen for CC. The implants shoud be...
Strattice may have been used in your case to strengthen the implant pocket and prevent the implants from moving into locations they don't belong. This is stiffer than your own tissue and it needs to be. Check with your surgeon but generally, the implants won't drop as much...