I had surgical mesh placed under my Breast implant due to paper thin skin and I can't stand it. It is hugely visible and palpable and it grosses me out. I am contemplating having my surgical mesh replaced with alloderm. I know it's expensive and don't mind the cost if it will be more natural feeling. Will my result be considerably better?
August 28, 2017
Answer: Acellular Dermal Matrix Does not 'Thicken' tissues Hello,I find that the role of biologic materials like ADMs are shrinking to just capsular contracture treatment. Surgical meshes are cheaper and do not require drains for the purpose of implant support (internal bra), and the use of ADMs for 'thickening the tissue' is a proven failure. If your tissue is thin, the only remedy is fat grafting. Best of luck!
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August 28, 2017
Answer: Acellular Dermal Matrix Does not 'Thicken' tissues Hello,I find that the role of biologic materials like ADMs are shrinking to just capsular contracture treatment. Surgical meshes are cheaper and do not require drains for the purpose of implant support (internal bra), and the use of ADMs for 'thickening the tissue' is a proven failure. If your tissue is thin, the only remedy is fat grafting. Best of luck!
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August 28, 2017
Answer: Definite challenge!!! Thin tissue is definitely a challenge in breast implant surgery. Hiding the implant from the outside world can be tricky. We try to keep things under the muscle as much as possible and the newer cohesive gel implants help as well. Bringing in coverage from outside can be just as challenging and AlloDerm is certainly one option. It is expensive and it comes from a human source. Strattice is an animal tissue that is also used… Not as expensive and is a little thicker. Fat grafting is another possibility that can be used. I wish we could give you a definite answer here but you will need to find someone that has vast experience in all of these modalities.
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August 28, 2017
Answer: Definite challenge!!! Thin tissue is definitely a challenge in breast implant surgery. Hiding the implant from the outside world can be tricky. We try to keep things under the muscle as much as possible and the newer cohesive gel implants help as well. Bringing in coverage from outside can be just as challenging and AlloDerm is certainly one option. It is expensive and it comes from a human source. Strattice is an animal tissue that is also used… Not as expensive and is a little thicker. Fat grafting is another possibility that can be used. I wish we could give you a definite answer here but you will need to find someone that has vast experience in all of these modalities.
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