Help! I'm 5 years post breast reconstruction, have capsular contraction, and have consulted with two surgeons who have different approaches; 1 uses Alloderm (which I currently have) while the other suggests using Galaflex as a possible option to reduce the chances of cc happening again. Is there any research that says which is better? Could one over the other make a difference? Also, is saline an option? Thought it was a no but another dr mentioned it? Help! Thank you!
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The difficult part in your journey at this time is that recurrence of capsular contracture can be as high as 30% or more in people who have already had a capsular contracture. It sounds like your doctors are doing the right things treating you with medications to minimize this. Furthermore, you...
Dear randeye,
capsular contracture happens. In fact, every implant has a capsule form around it, its just a certain percentage develop thick capsules. There is a lot we don't know about it actually. Some think that bacteria that gets on the implant during insertion can increase the risk. Thats...
This is a little bit difficult to say, however, I do see how the right breast implant is sitting slightly higher than the left. Sometimes this is the case when a capsular contracture starts. Do you have any discomfort? Do you feel as though there is a significant difference in the texture or...
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