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: Surgical mesh vs. alloderm for breast implants? Thank you for your question. Without an in-person exam, it can be hard to give you a straight answer. If you are palpating the mesh, then you likely have very thin soft tissue coverage, so any revision to this area is going to be difficult. That being said, ADM products such as Alloderm are usually more uniform and smooth than a piece of mesh and could produce more ideal results with greater cost. Also, if the soft tissue thickness is the problem, fat grafting may be another option to consider. Hope this helps!
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August 28, 2017
Answer: Surgical mesh vs. alloderm for breast implants? Thank you for your question. Without an in-person exam, it can be hard to give you a straight answer. If you are palpating the mesh, then you likely have very thin soft tissue coverage, so any revision to this area is going to be difficult. That being said, ADM products such as Alloderm are usually more uniform and smooth than a piece of mesh and could produce more ideal results with greater cost. Also, if the soft tissue thickness is the problem, fat grafting may be another option to consider. Hope this helps!
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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: 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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