This is my third surgery to fix capsular contracture. This time it's done with strattice. I was told not to massage them for 6 weeks. The last surgery I had a seroma and didn't massage that side and it encapsulated, but the other side that I massaged was ok. With this surgery the day after my drain on the left side seemed to be draining blood and not fluid. So I had an immediate surgery for hematoma. I'm afraid if I wait til 6 weeks to massage it will encapsulate again. To massage or not?
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March 15, 2011
Answer: Massage not necessary after Strattice for Capsular contracture
I have used Strattice a few times for recurrent capsular contracture, and it has been effective with more than a year follow-up. Since your contracture recurred early, i think it is a very good idea. It is unfortunately quite expensive but it is a unique product.
I personally consider them to be the same in terms of incorporation, which is to say "rejection rates" but I would not make a decision to use either one based on that factor, but rather on what you are trying to achieve with the product.
If you are considering a cosmetic operation to...
For sure I would suggest getting Strattice with your capsulectomy. IF you have had a recurrent capsulectomy that is your best option otherwise the capsular contracture will return. I would also ask your surgeon to irrigate your pocket after the capsule has been removed with PhaseOne acid. That...
