Sounds like a revision procedure with Alloderm may help

Shahram Salemy, MD answers: Muscle repair after Breast reconstruction

I had bilateral Breast reconstruction 2 years ago. The results are very unsatisfactory. I find it hard to explain what happened, but I have lost elasticity in the arm pit area and the implants are moving down. I am having discomfort in the chest area, which mostly feel tight while the implants appear to be soft.

Will my muscles recover or is there away to repair damage in the area of the chest and under the arm that is quite stretched out?

Shahram Salemy, MD
10 months ago

Alloderm is a cadaveric (human) piece of skin that has been treated of all of its cells, leaving a matrix of collagen. It's used routinely in immediate breast reconstruction, but can also be used in revision procedures. The surgeon can use the Alloderm to create a sling for the implant to sit in, and can also position the Alloderm to correct and control your breast fold as well as the lateral (armpit side) of the breast mound.

You need to see a surgeon with a lot of experience with breast reconstruction because this procedure can be a little involved. With the right surgeon and surgical plan, you should experience an improvement in your appearance.

Good luck!

Dr. Salemy

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A: Hard to answer your question without photos

Richard P. Rand, MD
10 months ago

Including some photos would allow us to tell you much more about what might be going on and what options you have.  If you could re-submitt your questions with photos some much more specific nswers might come your way.

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