Is This Capsular Contracture? If So, What "Baker" Grade? How Long to Take Singular?

July 30, 2011

Surgery 1-27-2011.Told Dr about firm breast at 4 mos postop, again at 5 mos postop.Singular scrip at 5 mos, no improvement at 6 mos appt.Is this capsular contracture or pocket issue?What grade CC?Will singular help this far "gone"? No insurance so meds cost $160/mo. 450cc gummy bear submuscular implants - i'm 5'5" and 135lbs,very active.Want to see if meds are worthwhile or if I should just save for new surgery now - and what is estimated cost of revision? Original op cost $5995 inclusive of OR

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Answer: Fixing breast asymmetry

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Answer: Singulair for CC

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Answer: Singulair for CC

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August 24, 2016

Answer: Is this capsular contracture? If so, what Baker grade? How long to take Singulair?

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Answer: Capsular Contracture and Singular

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Answer: Use of Singulair to treat capsular contracture

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