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

Question

I'd like to get Sientra breast implants. I've had capsular contracture 3 times with both saline and silicone (although they were PIP's). I have a history of autoimmune disease. Will my body reject the alloderm? Am I better off just doing Sientra alone?

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

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!

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

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.

Robert Oliver Jr., MD · Answer

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

Rafael Gottenger, MD · Answer

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.

Paul H. Rhee, MD, FACS · Answer

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

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

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