I have encapsulated breast and want to change the implant. There is a medication called singulair which apparently you take before and after to prevent capsulation happening again. Is this true?
Answer: Implant type and capsular contracture Hi, thanks for our question. The brand of implant does not increase or decrease the possibility of a capsular contracture.
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Answer: Implant type and capsular contracture Hi, thanks for our question. The brand of implant does not increase or decrease the possibility of a capsular contracture.
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Answer: Capsular contracture Thanks for your question. I do not routinely recommend use of medication to prevent capsular contracture from recurring. There are various factors that can lead to the development of capsular contracture - both surgeon and patient dependent. I do everything I can in theatre to reduce the risk of capsular contracture by optimising sterility of the procedure. Beyond this, where the implant is placed and the texture of the implant surface are important factors. Motiva implants do tend to have very thin capsules with a very low risk of capsular contracture.
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Answer: Capsular contracture Thanks for your question. I do not routinely recommend use of medication to prevent capsular contracture from recurring. There are various factors that can lead to the development of capsular contracture - both surgeon and patient dependent. I do everything I can in theatre to reduce the risk of capsular contracture by optimising sterility of the procedure. Beyond this, where the implant is placed and the texture of the implant surface are important factors. Motiva implants do tend to have very thin capsules with a very low risk of capsular contracture.
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November 3, 2015
Answer: Evidence Hi. There is no good evidence that Singulair will help. Similarly acellular dermal matrices are believed to help but the data is scarce to find. Polyurethane coated implants (and saline) definitely have a lower capsular contracture rate in primary augmentation and polys are believed to be helpful once there is a capsule but once again there is little data on this. Regards
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November 3, 2015
Answer: Evidence Hi. There is no good evidence that Singulair will help. Similarly acellular dermal matrices are believed to help but the data is scarce to find. Polyurethane coated implants (and saline) definitely have a lower capsular contracture rate in primary augmentation and polys are believed to be helpful once there is a capsule but once again there is little data on this. Regards
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November 2, 2015
Answer: How to prevent capsular contracture? There is no way to completely prevent capsular contracture but certain steps can help decrease the risk. Changing the pocket/location and using acellular dermis will definitely help. Implant brand doesn't make a difference and singulair may or may not help. Best to see a board certified plastic surgeon who can explain the best treatment options for you!
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November 2, 2015
Answer: How to prevent capsular contracture? There is no way to completely prevent capsular contracture but certain steps can help decrease the risk. Changing the pocket/location and using acellular dermis will definitely help. Implant brand doesn't make a difference and singulair may or may not help. Best to see a board certified plastic surgeon who can explain the best treatment options for you!
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November 2, 2015
Answer: Capsular contracture Singulair is believed to help in cases of capsular contracture. I don't believe the brand of implant will make a difference. I have used acellular dermal matrix, such as Strattice, after removing the contracted capsule around the implants and this has the best chance of resolving contracture, in my opinion.
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November 2, 2015
Answer: Capsular contracture Singulair is believed to help in cases of capsular contracture. I don't believe the brand of implant will make a difference. I have used acellular dermal matrix, such as Strattice, after removing the contracted capsule around the implants and this has the best chance of resolving contracture, in my opinion.
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