I've had two breast implant surgeries- and I developed capsular contracture only on the right breast both time! I have been told that wrapping a piece of skin on the implant can be effective but I want to know what is the success rate and pros and cons of this procedure.
January 17, 2020
Answer: What is the best way surgically to correct a capsular contracture and what is the success rate? Thank you for your questions. It would be most helpful to have photos or a physical exam to properly evaluate your problem. Recurrent capsular contracture is a tough problem to fix and recurrence rates can be very high. It is known that capsular contracture can be decreased by meticulous surgical technique, submuscular implant placement, and the use of adjunct techniques and medications. This is why the first thing you want to do it make sure you are seeing a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. If your implant is in front of the muscle, that would be the first step to correcting your problem. Any recurrent patients that I treat go on post-op medication protocol of both steroids and Singulair. The "skin" you are referring to is acellular dermal matrix and this can be very effective at preventing cap con. It is a re-processed human dermal tissue from cadaveric donors and while its clinical benefits are many, the big downside is cost. The product usually costs several thousand dollars in addition to the other procedural costs. You need to discuss with your surgeon whether this is the right option for you.Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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January 17, 2020
Answer: What is the best way surgically to correct a capsular contracture and what is the success rate? Thank you for your questions. It would be most helpful to have photos or a physical exam to properly evaluate your problem. Recurrent capsular contracture is a tough problem to fix and recurrence rates can be very high. It is known that capsular contracture can be decreased by meticulous surgical technique, submuscular implant placement, and the use of adjunct techniques and medications. This is why the first thing you want to do it make sure you are seeing a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. If your implant is in front of the muscle, that would be the first step to correcting your problem. Any recurrent patients that I treat go on post-op medication protocol of both steroids and Singulair. The "skin" you are referring to is acellular dermal matrix and this can be very effective at preventing cap con. It is a re-processed human dermal tissue from cadaveric donors and while its clinical benefits are many, the big downside is cost. The product usually costs several thousand dollars in addition to the other procedural costs. You need to discuss with your surgeon whether this is the right option for you.Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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Answer: Capsular Contraction Hello!Recurrent capsular contracture is a difficult problem to fix and recurrence rates can sometimes be very high for particular individuals. From the collective experience of numerous surgeons, we have found that the best method right now to solve a capsular contracture is by inserting a new implant wrapped in a membrane. The membrane most frequently used is Alloderm (made from cadaver human skin), but recently we have been finding more success in Galaflex, a synthetic membrane. In general, the success rates are in the upper 50%. Special medication and massage given after should help as well. Hope this information helps!
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Answer: Capsular Contraction Hello!Recurrent capsular contracture is a difficult problem to fix and recurrence rates can sometimes be very high for particular individuals. From the collective experience of numerous surgeons, we have found that the best method right now to solve a capsular contracture is by inserting a new implant wrapped in a membrane. The membrane most frequently used is Alloderm (made from cadaver human skin), but recently we have been finding more success in Galaflex, a synthetic membrane. In general, the success rates are in the upper 50%. Special medication and massage given after should help as well. Hope this information helps!
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