I recently had a capsulectomy & implant exchange. I went from OTM to UTM and 5 months later I got capsular contracture again. I would like to get strattice to help prevent cap con but I worry about infection. Is Strattice relatively safe or does it have a high rate of infection? Should the entire implant be covered or just a portion of the implant? I have 3 autoimmune diseases hashimoto’s, perniciousanemia & autoimmune metaplastic gastritis if that matters
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Answer: Strattice is a great option for recurrent capsular contracture
Strattice is definitely an option for over muscle implants and probably a good idea. A Strattice internal bra will add the coverage and support that is lacking with over muscle implants. Consider also a high cohesivity gel to minimize rippling.
In my experience an internal bra is never as strong as a lift. I think there is a little plastic surgery marketing going on today with the internal bra concept. Most patients do not want the scarring that comes from a breast lift, and so are always very eager to avoid it and when someone says...
I wouldn't suggest removing strattice--it gets integrated really well so would be difficult to remove. I would just use it again but if you have had two capsular contractures and a recurrence with strattice you certainly would want to try strattice again or perhaps the new Motiva implants or...
