I'm having a revision done on both breasts due to capsular contracture. My surgeon will be removing the alloderm that was initially put in to hold the implants. I'm a little concerned about not having alloderm. Should I worry?
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Thank you for your question. You should be able to have your reconstruction covered by insurance due to asymmetry. If you are able to go back to your surgeon who did your original reconstruction that would be best. If you are already an established patient you should be able to get in sooner...
Thank you for your inquiry. Both for reconstruction and cosmetic indications I make every effort to leave the pectorals muscle in tact and undisturbed, for the reasons you know all too well. Pocket conversion is one of the most common secondary procedures in my practice with thankfully very...
Depending on the size of the implants, your breasts will hang and you may need a simultaneous lift. the technique I recommend is explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest...
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