Breast Implant Revision: Q&A
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What Issues May I Face in Future if I Only Have Strattice Put into my Left Breast to Correct Bottoming out and Double Bubble?
I am having my 2nd revision on Friday on my left breast. the right one is perfect! The doctor will be correcting it using strattice as my left implant has bottomed out and i have the double bouble. He attempted to correct it in May using internal stitches to close up the pocket and external sultures but the stitches did not hold. He told me the tissue is to thin so this time he will use strattice. Will stratice on one breast feel or look different than the right? Will the right one sag sooner?
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cike
in NJ
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Strattice
It would be helpful to have a current photograph for your situation. When you refer to a 'double bubble,' I doubt that you are speaking of a classic double bubble deformity---this refers to a situation where a patient has had an augmentation when in fact she would have been better served with both an augmentation and a breast lift (mastopexy) to deal with excess tissue.
In your circumstance, you are probably referring to prominence in the lower pole of the breast, brought on...
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strattice
Having had an unsuccessful repair with sutures and your own tissues, using Strattice is the best option here.
will these look and feel different?--somewhat, but less so than now
will the breasts sag at different rate?--unknown
should something be done to the right side (?implied question)--no, it can only be made imperfect if it is now perfect.
Your surgeons approach seems sensible.
Thanks, best wishes.
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Strattice for pocket repair
Your questions about how they will be can't really be answered, but after a failed suture repair, this is your best option so go forward knowing that there may be differences in the feel or not, but if the look and symmetry are improved, all is good. Good luck
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Strattice for breast repair
Agree with your surgeon given the scenario you described. Strattice is the best option for patients who need tissue reinforcement. You should not be able to feel it but the Strattice side may age a bit better. (Disclosure - I am a speaker for Lifecell - makers of Strattice)
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