I would like smaller implants. Currently 275cc mentor smooth round mod plus profile above muscle. I have cc in my right breast and I believe my left has developed cc as well. My dr. plans on replacing with 275ccs textured above the muscle same mod plus profile. I'd like the implants to be smaller as I feel the project too much. My dr. does not want to go under the muscle as my 1st ba was under and I had cc as well. How much smaller could I go without complicating things? Will cc come back?
Answer: Exchange You might want to consider going down to 225 cc's and asking to be placed on Accolate prior and after surgery.
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Answer: Exchange You might want to consider going down to 225 cc's and asking to be placed on Accolate prior and after surgery.
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November 1, 2021
Answer: Repeat capsular contracture Dear Luminous, I must not second guess your plastic surgeon as we all have different techniques to most surgeries. I can only tell you the options I would suggest to a patient with your history. Number one, yes, I always replace the implants when a CC is present...there may be a Biofilm which causes another re-occurrence. Two, I prefer submuscular as there is a lower incidence of capsular contracture. Three, a total capsulectomy is paramount. Four, consider using an ADM (Acellular Dermal Matrix...ADM) in patients with recurrent CC Five, Intraoperative antibiotics and irrigation and post operative oral antibiotics (not really indicated but I still use them). The use of textured implants is physician preference. The size is up to you...if too large, drop by a minimum of 50cc's. Best wishes, Dr. Taranow
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November 1, 2021
Answer: Repeat capsular contracture Dear Luminous, I must not second guess your plastic surgeon as we all have different techniques to most surgeries. I can only tell you the options I would suggest to a patient with your history. Number one, yes, I always replace the implants when a CC is present...there may be a Biofilm which causes another re-occurrence. Two, I prefer submuscular as there is a lower incidence of capsular contracture. Three, a total capsulectomy is paramount. Four, consider using an ADM (Acellular Dermal Matrix...ADM) in patients with recurrent CC Five, Intraoperative antibiotics and irrigation and post operative oral antibiotics (not really indicated but I still use them). The use of textured implants is physician preference. The size is up to you...if too large, drop by a minimum of 50cc's. Best wishes, Dr. Taranow
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