I developed bilateral grade 4 CC within a month of my initial BA. 3 weeks ago I had a capsulectomy and implant exchange. Two days ago my right breast ( around the upper pec muscle area) began to have a constant burning ache. This is exactly how my problems started last time. My doctor recommended trying a Medrol pack. I'm Concern about taking prednisone but will if it helps with inflammation.
Answer: Capsules To my knowledge steroids do not prevent capsular contracture. This problem remains one of the most frustrating and difficult problems we experience with BA. I would stay in close touch with your surgeon as there are other options that may help prevent a recurrent capsule.
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Answer: Capsules To my knowledge steroids do not prevent capsular contracture. This problem remains one of the most frustrating and difficult problems we experience with BA. I would stay in close touch with your surgeon as there are other options that may help prevent a recurrent capsule.
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January 31, 2014
Answer: Likely not for capsular prevention... Unfortunately, we don't have a great solution to prevent capsules from forming. The medrol dose pack your doctor prescribed is more to decrease your discomfort and inflammation of the muscle than it is to help the capsule. Good luck
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January 31, 2014
Answer: Likely not for capsular prevention... Unfortunately, we don't have a great solution to prevent capsules from forming. The medrol dose pack your doctor prescribed is more to decrease your discomfort and inflammation of the muscle than it is to help the capsule. Good luck
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February 3, 2014
Answer: Has anyone heard of using prednisone to help prevent capsular contracture? Intraluminal steroids (steroids placed in the actual implant) have been used historically in the 1970's in an effort to combat capsular contracture. While there was some evidence of effectiveness in preventing symptomatic capsule formation, their use was largely abandoned due to multiple associated complications.In my opinion, the gold standard currently for treating recurrent capsular contracture is open capsulectomy and implant exchange along with the use of Strattice. Most physicians familiar with this technique, including myself, have found it to be an effective treatment modality with low recurrence rates.
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February 3, 2014
Answer: Has anyone heard of using prednisone to help prevent capsular contracture? Intraluminal steroids (steroids placed in the actual implant) have been used historically in the 1970's in an effort to combat capsular contracture. While there was some evidence of effectiveness in preventing symptomatic capsule formation, their use was largely abandoned due to multiple associated complications.In my opinion, the gold standard currently for treating recurrent capsular contracture is open capsulectomy and implant exchange along with the use of Strattice. Most physicians familiar with this technique, including myself, have found it to be an effective treatment modality with low recurrence rates.
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Answer: Steroids for prevention of capsular contracture I am not aware of any evidence that prednisone will decrease the incidence of capsular contracture. I have found that Accolate has helped some of my patients (though not all) and I have heard from other doctors that Singulair can be helpful. You might want to ask your doctor about them though you should be aware that both are off label for this use. Good luck to you.
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Answer: Steroids for prevention of capsular contracture I am not aware of any evidence that prednisone will decrease the incidence of capsular contracture. I have found that Accolate has helped some of my patients (though not all) and I have heard from other doctors that Singulair can be helpful. You might want to ask your doctor about them though you should be aware that both are off label for this use. Good luck to you.
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February 3, 2014
Answer: Prednisone to reduce capsule contracture Capsule contracture of the breasts post augmentation
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February 3, 2014
Answer: Prednisone to reduce capsule contracture Capsule contracture of the breasts post augmentation
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