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Information on Use of Strattice for Breast Revision?
I am four months post-op and have capsular contracture. I was feeling pain and tightening in my right breast from six to eight weeks post-op. My surgeon said he would do the revision using strattice. I would like to how successful the surgery is in stopping the recurrence of this complication using this material. Also, is the down time as long as with the initial implant surgery. I'm a little apprehensive and in some discomfort. Thank you in advance for your responses.
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TB in Texas
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Information on Use of Strattice for Breast Revision?Answer:
I am a Strattice user as well and it does work and is a great product...The downside, however, is that it is still expensive (not as expensive as Alloderm, and the company prefers Strattice in cosmetic cases, anyway) and in a patient that has had one incidence of CC I would probable do aggressive open capsulotomy first, as I have had good success with that. In cases of stubborn CC, Strattice does seem to provide a solution!
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Alloderm prevents capsular contracture.
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People use Strattice because it is less expensive, but it is made from pig skin. I prefer Alloderm, which is made from human skin. Both are effective in preventing capsular contracture. This is an important development..
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Strattice for treatment of capsular contracture
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 replaced at the same time, but it is worth the expense to do the operation with the highest probability of success in my opinion.
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Avoid Stratice! Your own body has a much better structure: Fascia intelligent use of the subfascial plane is the answer
Avoid Stratice! Your own body has a much better structure: Fascia intelligent use of the subfascial plane is the answer
The problems that lead to suggested use of Stratice and dermal fillers are way too common. The reality of breast augmentation is that most women have similar results and are simply not aware that there is a better option. The most commonlyt used technique is the "dual-plane" subpectoral placement. this sets up the...
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Strattice for Treatment of Capsular Contracture
I have used Strattice for capsular contractures and breast revision surgeries since 2009 and have had great success! Strattice is what is referred to as an acellular dermal matrix. This is an FDA-approved material that can be used as soft tissue reinforcement. Strattice is derived from porcine dermis (the deep skin of pigs). I know, it sounds strange, but it is really a revolutionary product. The porcine dermis is processed so all of the pig cells are removed, leaving a framework, or...
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Information on Use of Strattice for Breast Revision?
All the previous expert info is correct. The cost from $2,000 is an issue. As for enough studies to show an overwhelming positive response use is not there yet. But close. From your written description of post op 4 months to have an operative cc is a bit unusual, but in person if your surgeon believes this is the best option than how could any of us, expert posters, disagree. We can not examine you so I defer to your chosen surgeon. Or you can obtain in person second opinions.
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Strattice and Capsular Contracture
If you are experiencing capsular contracture following four months post breast implant surgery, you have some options. After several months of aggressive massage therapy, if the "hardness" does not improve, then one option is to proceed with a total capsulectomy (removal of all the scar tissue around your implant) and replacement with new implants ideally with some form of muscle coverage (under the muscle or dual plane technique). Another...
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Strattice for capsular contractures
Strattice is thought to help minimize the recurrence of a capsular contracture. I have not seen studies yet to give exact numbers but it does look promising. it is also used for rippling as well.
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Strattice for capsular contracture
Strattice is a collagen sheet from an animal donor and is used is many areas of surgery including breast reconstruction. For some reason it has been observed that capsular contracture is less evident and breast shape improved, and this has led to the use of Strattice (an allograft) for difficult instances of capsular contracture. The data is not yet in as there are no studies of published data and the expense is significant. You will be part of a 'new idea' but as others have said it...
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