Is Alloderm safe for someone with a history of autoimmune disease?

There is no evidence that I am aware of that would indicate that people with autoimmune issues have problems with alloderm. If you’ve had 3 capsular contractures then you really need the alloderm (or another acellular dermal matrix product) if you want to minimize the chance of it happening again. Hope that helps! 

Alloderm is made from human skin with all of the cellular material removed. What remains is the structural matrix of the skin which is identical in everyone, so there is no risk of rejection. It becomes living tissue.

There is no contra-indication to using an ADM like Alloderm in someone with autoimmune disease.

Good afternoon and thank you for your question. Currently there are no contraindication of using alloderm on patients with autoimmune disease. This tissue is donated human dermis but is processed to remove cells while preserving the essential biological components and structure of the dermal matrix to support regeneration.

There should not be a contra-indication for the use of Alloderm with a history of autoimmune disease.

Dear Pilatesgirl:
To my knowledge there is not a relationship between Alloderm and autoimmune response.  As stated earlier, Alloderm is human dermis that has been processed such that the cellular component is removed thereby eliminating any chance of cellular rejection.  The use of ADM (acellular dermal matrix) products to eliminate implant rippling has been effective.  Other factors to consider are the thickness of yur own tissue and the type of implant shell.  Typically, smooth shell implants have less rippling than textured surface implants.  Of course you should discuss all this with yur surgeon.  Hope this helps
James M Sheridan, MD
Austin, TX

There is no evidence to suggest that alloderm would be unsafe in a person with autoimmune disease.  It may be a very good option for you to consider given your history of multiple capsular contractures.  Hope this can take care of your problem.