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Alloderm Infections
asked 1 year ago by Valley Center in Valley Center, CA
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 272 times
Tags: infection
Does Anyone Know of Infections After Using Alloderm?
3 answers to Alloderm Infections
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Alloderm, Lip Augmentation
Yes, Alloderm can get infected. I've used it primarily for Lip Augmentation for about 15 years and have seen very few infections. These occur when the incisions, on the inside corners of the mouth, open prematurely allowing saliva to contact the Alloderm. Antibiotics, trimming the exposed Alloderm and re-suturing the incisions have all taken care of the issue.
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Alloderm infections
I have used Alloderm, Strattice and Surgimend in breast reconstruction, and I find that Alloderm seems to incorporate best, especially if there is a problem in breast healing after a mastectomy. That is, if the skin healing is problematic, the Alloderm seems to maintain integrity and resist infection better. However, personal experiences may vary from surgeon to surgeon and among patients.
Like any foreign material, Alloderm (or any dermal matrix) can become infected. I have also seen a...
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Tim Abou-Sayed, MD
Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Incidence of infections after Alloderm
Every surgical procedure has an associated risk of infections. The question really is whether Alloderm has a higher risk of infection, but I do not believe that it does. It is a very useful material to improve breast reconstruction outcomes.
