My doctor diagnosed me with stage 2 of capsular contracture. I want to try the aspen ultrasound therapy before I consider surgery. I live in Johannesburg, South Africa, I have no idea if there are any places that offer this therapy. Please help? Are there any doctors in Johannesburg who offer this therapy?
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Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) Although a 3-month course of Singulair has been shown to soften capsular contracture in many patients, the definitive treatment for capsular contracture includes (at a minimum)...
Capsular contraction or is one of the most challenging aspects of breast augmentation surgery. There is no guaranteed way to prevent a recurrence of this phenomenon. Implant size has not been definitively linked to capsular contracture. There are a number of different techniques to help reduce t...
Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) While you are breastfeeding, your breasts have a different size and shape compared to when you're not breastfeeding. Letting your breasts "dry up" allows them to return to...
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