have stage 4 capsular contraction. My glands on the top and toward my armpit are sore and there's a large lump of what feels like scar tissue. Can I try cortisone into the lump. It clears keloid scarring
Answer: Cortisone injection Thank you for your question. I am sorry you are having this problem. I do not believe a cortisone injection will help. The treatment for grade 4 CC is complete removal of the scar tissue capsule. Best of luck
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Answer: Cortisone injection Thank you for your question. I am sorry you are having this problem. I do not believe a cortisone injection will help. The treatment for grade 4 CC is complete removal of the scar tissue capsule. Best of luck
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March 21, 2016
Answer: Can injectable cortisone help with capsule contracture? Thank you for your question. There are no scientific studies that I'm aware of that show injection of cortisone will resolve capsular contractures. There are also many undesirable side effects of injection as well not to mention the possiblilty of damaging the implants. Most reputable surgeons I know would recommend removal of implants and capsules for treatment. The lump you are referring to needs to be evaluated and significant diagnoses ruled out before undergoing treatment. I would recommend
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March 21, 2016
Answer: Can injectable cortisone help with capsule contracture? Thank you for your question. There are no scientific studies that I'm aware of that show injection of cortisone will resolve capsular contractures. There are also many undesirable side effects of injection as well not to mention the possiblilty of damaging the implants. Most reputable surgeons I know would recommend removal of implants and capsules for treatment. The lump you are referring to needs to be evaluated and significant diagnoses ruled out before undergoing treatment. I would recommend
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Answer: Capsular contracture Unfortunately, cortisone most likely will not help and would not be recommended. A grade 4 capsular contracture usually needs surgery. Seek the advice and consultation from a boarded plastic surgeon. Good luck.
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Answer: Capsular contracture Unfortunately, cortisone most likely will not help and would not be recommended. A grade 4 capsular contracture usually needs surgery. Seek the advice and consultation from a boarded plastic surgeon. Good luck.
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March 22, 2016
Answer: Cortisone for CC Sounds as if you have developed a Capsular Contracture- sorry to hear this. This is the most common complication with Breast Augmentation. You do not want to inject anything near this "lump" you feel as this could be your implant you are feeling- you do not want to rupture/puncture your implant. This is typically cared for by surgery- depending on how severe your Capsular Contracture is- sometimes oral meds and or ASPEN ultrasound treatments can be done. (You will have to find a surgeon that has the ASPEN treatments- only a handful of surgeons have). You should see your surgeon sounds as if this is a Grade 3-4 Capsular Contracture which typically requires surgery.
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March 22, 2016
Answer: Cortisone for CC Sounds as if you have developed a Capsular Contracture- sorry to hear this. This is the most common complication with Breast Augmentation. You do not want to inject anything near this "lump" you feel as this could be your implant you are feeling- you do not want to rupture/puncture your implant. This is typically cared for by surgery- depending on how severe your Capsular Contracture is- sometimes oral meds and or ASPEN ultrasound treatments can be done. (You will have to find a surgeon that has the ASPEN treatments- only a handful of surgeons have). You should see your surgeon sounds as if this is a Grade 3-4 Capsular Contracture which typically requires surgery.
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March 21, 2016
Answer: Grade 4 capsular contracture The best treatment for grade 4 capsular contracture is complete surgical removal of the capsule, changing the pocket of the original implant, and support the pocket with surgical mesh to try to minimize its recurrence. It is best to seek the advice of a board certified plastic surgeon.Best wishes,
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March 21, 2016
Answer: Grade 4 capsular contracture The best treatment for grade 4 capsular contracture is complete surgical removal of the capsule, changing the pocket of the original implant, and support the pocket with surgical mesh to try to minimize its recurrence. It is best to seek the advice of a board certified plastic surgeon.Best wishes,
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