I had strattice and new submuscular silicone gel implants three months ago to correct rippling due to saline implants above the muscle and my thin build. The implants look fine, but the strattice is burning and can be seen through my skin. There is a noticeable indentation where it ends, especially on my left breast at the cleavage. Can this be removed without noticeable rippling? Will the muscle cover the implant enough to help with rippling?
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Thanks for the question. I think, based on your photograph and description of situation, that your plan for revisionary breast surgery utilizing capsulorrhaphy and acellular dermal matrix, is a good one. When it comes to costs of surgery, there may be many “variables” involved. The specific sur...
I am sorry for the complications you are experiencing. In my opinion, given the objective of reducing the potential risk of recurrence of the capsular contraction, it is best to use “fresh” implants in these cases. Although the cause of encapsulation cannot be definitively determined in ...
It is too early to make a diagnosis of capsular contracture. If the Strattice was used to help with bottoming out, the breast should feel tighter. The capsular contracture rate is believed to be reduced with Strattice, but the rate is certainly not zero. Finally, Strattice placed for...
