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Breast Revision with Strattice for CC
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Breast Revision with Strattice for CC
love2benewmom07May 24, 2020
$10,000
I had a revision for capsular contracture. My new surgeon used Strattice mesh to help prevent the return of CC. She did extensive scar removal and placed the Strattice as a sling for the new implants to prevent CC. She placed in drains as an additional risk preventer. So far I am so thankful that my rock hard, painful breasts are gone. I look forward to seeing them drop and take their final shape. I hope they look beautiful but my main concern is their health. I am 4 days pos op I'll update regularly for the ladies that new my last surgery journey and for anyone curious about Strattice as there weren't many reviews for it.
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UPDATED FROM love2benewmom07
15 days post
2 weeks
love2benewmom07June 4, 2020
I am finally feeling better. My pain is okay. Aside from some horrid muscle pain under my arm pits near my ribs to my shoulder blades. I have a lot of nerve pain. They are softer and I am massaging as directed. I look forward to them dropping and looking normal. Although because of the cc they haven't looked normal in 2 years so I am trying to be patient. My left side is the stubborn one as it had the most scar tissue and needed the most work. It was also the main side that hurts. I am happy to answer any questions about strattice since there are not many reviews for it.
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June 4, 2020
Congratulations, you've made it past the 2 week mark!! My surgeon told me that if patients experience any complications its usually within the first 2 weeks.
I have a couple of questions so far:
1. How long did you have drains? And did you have alot of fluid output?
2. How long will it take for them to drop into their final position?
3. How would you describe your muscle pain? And was/is it "manageable" on pain meds?... this is one area I am worried about. I was really sore after just having a capsulectomy.
Praying for your recovery and for you to have beautiful results!!
I have a couple of questions so far:
1. How long did you have drains? And did you have alot of fluid output?
2. How long will it take for them to drop into their final position?
3. How would you describe your muscle pain? And was/is it "manageable" on pain meds?... this is one area I am worried about. I was really sore after just having a capsulectomy.
Praying for your recovery and for you to have beautiful results!!
June 23, 2020
I had drains for 7 days. The fluid out put was not to bad. It started with about 60 cc per side daily. Then down to about 23 after 4 days then basically none at day seven. It will probably take about 3 month to see the best final results though I see a big difference now. They are so soft and before this my breast were Rick hard and hurt. The pain was definitely manageable with pain meds. The 1st 2 weeks were the worst but still manageable. If you have any more questions let me know. As of now I am so thankful for strattice and my wonderful surgeon.
UPDATED FROM love2benewmom07
1 month post
1 month post op
love2benewmom07June 23, 2020
I am just over 4 weeks post op. I feel great and am happy so far with the progress. They are soft and don't hurt when I hug people or lay on my stomach. My surgeon cleared me for most activities. My nerve pain kicked my but last week and it was pretty bad. I have a good bit of numbness near my left arm pit and just under that shoulder so I knew the nerves were gonna hurt when they started waking up. My left side is still higher and I know they will settle far more but I am very happy with my results. Strattice is well worth the price so far.
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How did you find out about Strattice and how did you find your surgeon?
... Has it been painful? I know the Strattice has to be swen into the muscle. Can you feel it at all?