I have mild contracture of right breast implant and can feel a small spot where scar tissue is hard, was wondering if steroid injection could reduce the scar tissue as I do not want to have another surgery. The lump is due to a revision which I was told can cause excess scarring. The contracture was worse, but used singulair and massage for over two months with good results, only one area still firm. Thanks
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Answer: Injection therapy can help break down scar tissue that has formed
It is not uncommon to heal asymmetrically at first. After a month or so, this should resolve on its own. Depending upon the time out from surgery, I would suggest revisiting your board certified plastic surgeon for an exam and recommendations.
I have done this for two patients who were not transgender, were married (wives in attendance for consultation, surgery, and recovery with full agreement and support), and have much experience with implants in the genetic male chest as I do a significant amount of non-genital transgender...
Mastitis is a cause of capsular contracture, but not all mastitis cases will develop capsular thickening. On the other hand, most cases of capsular contracture have no cause. I would seek early consultation and examination for any patient in my practice who has any inkling of...