Hello, I am seeking long-term lip augmentation. HA products do not work for me because i metabolize them too fast. I have had a dermal fat graft. It worked to some extent. What are the pros and cons of using strips of alloderm in lips? Is it dangerous in any way? Why is it not used commonly by plastic surgeons? Thank you very much for your time and help.
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Answer: Alloderm and a good long term augmentation
I assume your Alloderm was placed in order to support the implants. If this is inflamed, you will need both the implants and Alloderm removed. This may result in deformity of your breasts. Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs or told us your bra size. It is possible that you can...
You are probably sore from the sutures that were placed into the lining on top of your ribs and that is unfortunately really painful. There is just no other tissue that is as strong to hold the alloderm but it has been my experience that the pain should resolve in under 3 months.
The short answer is yes as of a study published this month. There were mixed answers before because we didn't have the while story but we now know that for women who develop capsular contracture placing Alloderm or strattice will reduce their chances of developing another capsular contracture.