Had a revision last year that included increase in size, switch to silicone, inferior capsulorraphy on both sides and scoring my breast crease (had a double bubble). Breasts look good, left side sits lower, maybe capsulorraphy didn't hold. I also have lots of itching, burning and pain, especially on my left side and pain in the muscle near my clavicle. Dr wants to downsize implants and do capsulorraphy on left again, but wont use mesh. Are there risks with mesh? Any ideas about the pain?
Answer: Need a new surgeon Your revision last year sounds like a Dr. Seuss 'push me pull you' situation. He performed an inferior capsulorrhaphy (to treat double bubble) but also increased the size of your implants and scored the breast crease area (where he just tightened with the capsulorrhaphy), both of which would increase double bubble and drop out. The use of mesh for implant support is well established and revision breast specialists use it every day. Time to move on.
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Answer: Need a new surgeon Your revision last year sounds like a Dr. Seuss 'push me pull you' situation. He performed an inferior capsulorrhaphy (to treat double bubble) but also increased the size of your implants and scored the breast crease area (where he just tightened with the capsulorrhaphy), both of which would increase double bubble and drop out. The use of mesh for implant support is well established and revision breast specialists use it every day. Time to move on.
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Answer: Implants It sounds like you need smaller implants that are less heavy on your tissue. With smaller implants, the nerves are not stretched so much and you may have less pain. Mesh can be very helpful in some women, but does have more foreign material and increases scarring internally.
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Answer: Implants It sounds like you need smaller implants that are less heavy on your tissue. With smaller implants, the nerves are not stretched so much and you may have less pain. Mesh can be very helpful in some women, but does have more foreign material and increases scarring internally.
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May 7, 2022
Answer: Mesh internal bra for failed capsulorrhaphy An internal bra should be considered when a capsulorrhaphy doesn't hold, because that is a sign that the tissues need reinforcement. There are two options commonly used: Galaflex mesh and Strattice (Acellular Dermal Matrix.) I would consider using Galaflex in a situation like yours and have found it to be very reliable.
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May 7, 2022
Answer: Mesh internal bra for failed capsulorrhaphy An internal bra should be considered when a capsulorrhaphy doesn't hold, because that is a sign that the tissues need reinforcement. There are two options commonly used: Galaflex mesh and Strattice (Acellular Dermal Matrix.) I would consider using Galaflex in a situation like yours and have found it to be very reliable.
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May 7, 2022
Answer: Revision surgery Dear FLmom123,
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May 7, 2022
Answer: Revision surgery Dear FLmom123,
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