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
September 26, 2012
Answer: Steriods for scar lumps after breast augmentation
Any discussion of breast lumps after augmentation should prompt a discussion as to cause and for any lump the correct diaagnosis is a must. If the lump really is scar steriods may not help though they are effective for scars on the skin. Steriods have been tried for capsular contracture with unintended results as often the lower capsule will weaken and the implant will bottom out.
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September 26, 2012
Answer: Steriods for scar lumps after breast augmentation
Any discussion of breast lumps after augmentation should prompt a discussion as to cause and for any lump the correct diaagnosis is a must. If the lump really is scar steriods may not help though they are effective for scars on the skin. Steriods have been tried for capsular contracture with unintended results as often the lower capsule will weaken and the implant will bottom out.
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August 28, 2020
Answer: Recommendation Hello. Thank you for your inquiry. It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol. Please note that this response does not substitute patient-doctor relationship. We welcome any and all patients seeking advice to come in for a complimentary consultation available for limited time only. During the COVID-19, we are offering complimentary online consultations as well as in-office consultation with social distancing and masks. Procedure done in-hospital private surgical facility while taking covid-19 precautions. We utilize UV-light to clean the air of viruses and bacteria during our consultations and surgery. We invite you to come in to discuss your options more thoroughly. Please send us an email at info@drkaraplasticsurgery.com with the subject line: "Attention Meagan" and we will be happy to coordinate your appointment! M.Kara,MD,FRCSC (27+ years experience) - Specializing in 24 hour recovery/ out to dinner breast augmentation in-hospital private surgical facility for your added safety and peace of mind
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August 28, 2020
Answer: Recommendation Hello. Thank you for your inquiry. It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol. Please note that this response does not substitute patient-doctor relationship. We welcome any and all patients seeking advice to come in for a complimentary consultation available for limited time only. During the COVID-19, we are offering complimentary online consultations as well as in-office consultation with social distancing and masks. Procedure done in-hospital private surgical facility while taking covid-19 precautions. We utilize UV-light to clean the air of viruses and bacteria during our consultations and surgery. We invite you to come in to discuss your options more thoroughly. Please send us an email at info@drkaraplasticsurgery.com with the subject line: "Attention Meagan" and we will be happy to coordinate your appointment! M.Kara,MD,FRCSC (27+ years experience) - Specializing in 24 hour recovery/ out to dinner breast augmentation in-hospital private surgical facility for your added safety and peace of mind
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