When cleaning up a capsular contracture is Strattice Mesh a must so cc doesn't return? I've had 4 surgeries. Incision through the areola and it just keep returning :(
February 12, 2014
Answer: Treating capsular contracture hi and thanks for your question. Treating capsular contracture is not so simple. would advise implant removal with total capsulectomy to create a fresh pocket and apolyurethane textured Silicone breast implant. At Elite Surgical in the UK, prefer these implants as they have the lowest capsular contracture rates at around 1% after 15years! compared t over 20% CC rates with textured silicone implants! do your research and consult an accredited PS. Acellular dermal may help support the lower pole of your breast, but there is no definitive data to my knowledge that shows it will prevent CC. good luck!
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February 12, 2014
Answer: Treating capsular contracture hi and thanks for your question. Treating capsular contracture is not so simple. would advise implant removal with total capsulectomy to create a fresh pocket and apolyurethane textured Silicone breast implant. At Elite Surgical in the UK, prefer these implants as they have the lowest capsular contracture rates at around 1% after 15years! compared t over 20% CC rates with textured silicone implants! do your research and consult an accredited PS. Acellular dermal may help support the lower pole of your breast, but there is no definitive data to my knowledge that shows it will prevent CC. good luck!
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February 11, 2014
Answer: Contracture is frustrating Thanks for your question. Data shows that capsular contracture is increased in those with previous contracture, history of bleeding or infection, large implant sizes and subglandular pockets. Newer implants that are textured have the lowest incidence of contracture. I would propose changing the approach to an IMF incision and use the Strattice if the other things above have already been done. I do agree that consideration also has to be given to taking the implants out indefinitely to let things cool off and then consider other options (implants vs. fat). Best of Luck!
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February 11, 2014
Answer: Contracture is frustrating Thanks for your question. Data shows that capsular contracture is increased in those with previous contracture, history of bleeding or infection, large implant sizes and subglandular pockets. Newer implants that are textured have the lowest incidence of contracture. I would propose changing the approach to an IMF incision and use the Strattice if the other things above have already been done. I do agree that consideration also has to be given to taking the implants out indefinitely to let things cool off and then consider other options (implants vs. fat). Best of Luck!
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