I developed capsular contracture on both breasts. I had three surgeries and it came back three different times. My surgeon recommended stratice I am just scared at this point, I don't know what to do. I don't know if it's worth risking it or just get them removed. Do I maybe have to see a different surgeon? I'm not sure if this is being caused by the way the surgeon performs the surgery. Any recommendations on what I should do?
January 13, 2017
Answer: Does strattice prevent CC Thank you for your question. Sorry you are having recurrent problems with cc. Unfortunately once you developed capsular contracture you are at an increased risk for recurrence. Several things have been shown to DECREASE (not eliminate)risk of capsular contracture. Sub muscular placement of implants, textured implants (possibly), medications such as Singular and use of Strattice. Good luckDrMaz
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January 13, 2017
Answer: Does strattice prevent CC Thank you for your question. Sorry you are having recurrent problems with cc. Unfortunately once you developed capsular contracture you are at an increased risk for recurrence. Several things have been shown to DECREASE (not eliminate)risk of capsular contracture. Sub muscular placement of implants, textured implants (possibly), medications such as Singular and use of Strattice. Good luckDrMaz
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January 13, 2017
Answer: Capsular Contracture and Strattice Capsular contracture is a very unfortunate complication of breast implant surgery. It is a difficult problem as well, as it does appear that once capsular contracture has happened, the chances of it happening again are higher.The treatment would be to perform a capsulectomy, placement of new implants (possibly textured) behind the muscle (if they happen to be in front) and placement of ADM (acellular dermal matrix). Of the products used out there, alloderm and strattice seen to have the most studies and data for their use. There is a good study published in 2009 that supports the use of ADM for reducing recurrent capsular contracture, and the majority of the patients did receive alloderm and strattice.It does appear that you have run out of options, and at this point I would also say that use of strattice would be the best option.Hope that helps.
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January 13, 2017
Answer: Capsular Contracture and Strattice Capsular contracture is a very unfortunate complication of breast implant surgery. It is a difficult problem as well, as it does appear that once capsular contracture has happened, the chances of it happening again are higher.The treatment would be to perform a capsulectomy, placement of new implants (possibly textured) behind the muscle (if they happen to be in front) and placement of ADM (acellular dermal matrix). Of the products used out there, alloderm and strattice seen to have the most studies and data for their use. There is a good study published in 2009 that supports the use of ADM for reducing recurrent capsular contracture, and the majority of the patients did receive alloderm and strattice.It does appear that you have run out of options, and at this point I would also say that use of strattice would be the best option.Hope that helps.
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