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?
Answer: Mesh vs alloderm for breasts It depends on what mesh was used, biologic ones usually soften as they are incorporated over months. Alloderm, Strattice, etc are costly but may be worth considering after discussing with your plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Mesh vs alloderm for breasts It depends on what mesh was used, biologic ones usually soften as they are incorporated over months. Alloderm, Strattice, etc are costly but may be worth considering after discussing with your plastic surgeon.
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August 28, 2017
Answer: Find the right surgeon Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another. See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for a Breast Augmentation Always insist on a board certified plastic surgeon.
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August 28, 2017
Answer: Find the right surgeon Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another. See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for a Breast Augmentation Always insist on a board certified plastic surgeon.
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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: 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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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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