Many years ago I had a double mast because of fibroids. I recently had the old implants replaced with Natrelle silicone implants. I have a tremendous amount of rippling and my new implants move position to my side when I lay down. I am so unhappy with the results. What are my options if I have any?
March 19, 2014
Answer: Wrippling and Malposition After Breast Reconstruction The causes of wrippling after breast reconstruction include wrinkling of the implant, thinning of the overlying skin from mastectomy or capsulectomy in implant replacement, and stretching or disruption of the breast pocket.You have two options. The first is to work with your current situation. Techniques such as tightening of the loose pocket and covering wrinkling can be obtained by making sure the implant is under the muscle and reinforcing and camouflaging the pocket with Strattice. Fat grafting can also be very effective for filling wrippling areas and depressions. These are generally outpatient surgeries.The second option is to remove the implants and replace them with your own tissue. This can be accomplished by flaps from your abdomen (TRAM, DIEP), buttocks (GAP), and others. The surgery time and recovery downtime is much longer, but may result in permanent change. You may also be confronted with more scars and donor site issues.
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March 19, 2014
Answer: Wrippling and Malposition After Breast Reconstruction The causes of wrippling after breast reconstruction include wrinkling of the implant, thinning of the overlying skin from mastectomy or capsulectomy in implant replacement, and stretching or disruption of the breast pocket.You have two options. The first is to work with your current situation. Techniques such as tightening of the loose pocket and covering wrinkling can be obtained by making sure the implant is under the muscle and reinforcing and camouflaging the pocket with Strattice. Fat grafting can also be very effective for filling wrippling areas and depressions. These are generally outpatient surgeries.The second option is to remove the implants and replace them with your own tissue. This can be accomplished by flaps from your abdomen (TRAM, DIEP), buttocks (GAP), and others. The surgery time and recovery downtime is much longer, but may result in permanent change. You may also be confronted with more scars and donor site issues.
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