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Breast reconstruction revision after a double mastectomy and initial reconstruction in 2014.

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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Dr. Daniel Ruter, MD
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Answered on Oct 26, 2024
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