What is best when having breast redone with silicone implants and internal bra Galaflex, Seris scaffold or strattice which one has been on the market longest and has had the best consumer reviews. Will one last longer than the other when supporting the implant?
August 12, 2019
Answer: Product options when having breast redone with Silicone Implants & internal bra Galaflex, Seri Surgical Scaffold, or Strattice. Galaflex, Seri Surgical Scaffold, and Strattice are all implantable surgical products which can be used to help support a breast or breast implant. These produces can be used in breast reconstruction after mastectomy, or as a supportive aid to breast lift, breast augmentation, or breast reduction. Galaflex is an resorbable mesh product which will maintain 70% of it's strength for 12 weeks and then is resorb by the body by 12 to 18 months.Seri Surgical Scaffold is a knitted, long-term bioresorbable product made from silk. Stattice is an acellular tissue matrix derived from pig skin. This matrix is eventually incorporated into the host tissue and aids in strength and support. Each of these products are reasonable products to use to help support a breast implant. Of the three, The Seri Scafford has the least amount of elasticity or stretch and may offer the strongest support. This may or may not be an advantage in your particular case. Check with your plastic surgeon to see which option they may feel will best suit your situation. Best wishes, Dr Lepore.
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August 12, 2019
Answer: Product options when having breast redone with Silicone Implants & internal bra Galaflex, Seri Surgical Scaffold, or Strattice. Galaflex, Seri Surgical Scaffold, and Strattice are all implantable surgical products which can be used to help support a breast or breast implant. These produces can be used in breast reconstruction after mastectomy, or as a supportive aid to breast lift, breast augmentation, or breast reduction. Galaflex is an resorbable mesh product which will maintain 70% of it's strength for 12 weeks and then is resorb by the body by 12 to 18 months.Seri Surgical Scaffold is a knitted, long-term bioresorbable product made from silk. Stattice is an acellular tissue matrix derived from pig skin. This matrix is eventually incorporated into the host tissue and aids in strength and support. Each of these products are reasonable products to use to help support a breast implant. Of the three, The Seri Scafford has the least amount of elasticity or stretch and may offer the strongest support. This may or may not be an advantage in your particular case. Check with your plastic surgeon to see which option they may feel will best suit your situation. Best wishes, Dr Lepore.
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