What are your opinions on the use of GalaFlex?

This internal mesh has become very helpful in difficult situations. Obviously make sure the surgeon is experienced with Galaflex because I think it took me over a year to get enough experience to offer it regularly. Best Wishes!!

Thank you for sharing your question. In the right hands and for the right indications it works well.

With other surgeons and professors at Harvard, I wrote the chapter on breast augmentation revision with Strattice and other materials and techniques in Annals of Plastic Surgery. However, I certainly do not use it in every revision. I use it in probably 1 out of every 20 revisions for very specific indications in which there is an intrinsic laxity of tissues and poor local tissue support. This will largely be a function of the indication for the usage of Strattice. If it is used in recurrent capsular contracture, the concern would be different than if it were used to help in pocket reconstruction or prevention of bottoming out. Check with your PS to determine which would be better for your revision.