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Revision for CC 1.5 weeks post-op (Mar. 27,2014)- Capsulectomy, Strattice, and New Implant - Houston, TX
ORIGINAL POST
Hello Ladies! I was diagnosed with CC (capsular...
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Hello Ladies!
I was diagnosed with CC (capsular contracture) on my left side at 4 months post op and I am now 1 year and 2 months post op. I plan on getting revision by the end of the year which includes a capsulectomy (removing the capsule), implanting strattice, and replacing implant with a new one. I am dying to find others who had had this type of procedure done with the strattice as I would love to hear how their experience has gone and if the strattice has been successful in preventing CC from recurring. If you can share your experience with me I would really appreciate it, or even if you have another technique or treatment that was used, I would love to hear that as well. Thanks in advance!
I was diagnosed with CC (capsular contracture) on my left side at 4 months post op and I am now 1 year and 2 months post op. I plan on getting revision by the end of the year which includes a capsulectomy (removing the capsule), implanting strattice, and replacing implant with a new one. I am dying to find others who had had this type of procedure done with the strattice as I would love to hear how their experience has gone and if the strattice has been successful in preventing CC from recurring. If you can share your experience with me I would really appreciate it, or even if you have another technique or treatment that was used, I would love to hear that as well. Thanks in advance!
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UPDATED FROM scrappy37
5 months pre
trying to decide when....
I forgot I had this review too. =) I am looking at doing my revision over Christmas of this year or next. I am leaning towards now as my doc prices are about to go up so my orig. Quote won't be any good after the new year. I will likely have my decision made this Monday or so.
UPDATED FROM scrappy37
18 days pre
Surgery is scheduled!
The time has finally come! I have finally scheduled my CC surgery for March 27th. I will get a pic posted over the next week or so before surgery. I am at 1 year 10 months with CC on my left side. Surgery will include removal of capsule, antibiotic wash, new implant, strattice implantation, with drains for 1 week. My understanding is that surgery will be 2 hours for 1 breast due to capsule removal. Initial implantation of both sides took 1 hour. Dr. Vitenas and office manager Cherie have been awesome in working with me trying to coordinate this. I couldn't be more grateful for their efforts and patience. =)
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March 16, 2014
I had CC also. Orig implant 1979, CC revision 1990, CC revision 2/20/14. I didn't get strattice. They told me it was very expensive. I'm keeping my fingers crossed these will last as long as the last ones. Both my CC developed slowly over years. They weren't painful yet. I got it done because my current insurance would pay to have them removed and I paid to put them back. I was afraid to wait because our healthcare system is so unpredictable. I had CC in varying degrees ever since I got implants. The new ones feel soft which is unusual to me. I'm sorry you got it so bad after only 4 months. Was this your first BA?
March 21, 2014
Hi kiwi, yes this was my first BA! I guess I was an unlucky one. Fortunately its not paid til and I am able to hide it. I think because I have body fat. Lol are you getting used to your softness yet?
March 21, 2014
No, I keep changing. They are starting to firm up and one side is firmer than the other. I didn't massage them too hard because my implants are so close together and they are sub-glandular. I was afraid I might get symmastia. I will increase the massage pressure. When I lift them up, they feel heavy. I have gotten use to wearing a bra the last few weeks and when I take it off they feel heavy. It didn't matter with CC. I think I look smaller. It's hard to believe the capsule made that much difference. I think I look more natural. I got CC on both sides both times. I'm 63, so I am hoping I will be able to keep them 23 years like the last pair. I massaged them everyday and I could have kept them even longer. A few Dr.s say massage doesn't matter but I know it does. I think it is a good sign that you only got it on one side. Maybe it is more related to something else than your body rejecting implants in general. The Dr. should be able to give you good result. I hope the strattice helps prevent it from forming again.
March 21, 2014
I just noticed my typo, I was trying to say. "Not painful." Sorry, typing on my phone is a pain. =\
I think I know what you mean about the CC boob seeming bigger. I've noticed the bubble on top is bigger so it seems like the implant Is bigger, but it just got pulled up and the actual boob is hollow on the bottom. Was yours painful?
March 22, 2014
My first set hurt and looked like baseballs after 11 years. But, I was working out and I was very lean. I have very little natural breast tissue. Anything you see is either implant or scar tissue. I didn't let these get to the painful stage like the first set. I massaged everyday but when they hurt I massaged them very hard and it would stop. I had them for 23 years and I could have kept them longer. They were removed intact. No silicone got into my pockets like last time. They were able to remove all the scar tissue. It could be 3 months or 20 years before they get very hard again. It's day 31 post-op and things are getting firmer. I guess I am just healing and I will massage harder now. The harder they get the harder I will massage. I think wearing a bra all the time last few days restricted their movement too much. I have lots of pictures posted and I will keep updating them.
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Hey Scrappy, Violet1234 used strattice and swears by it. Since I'm not a PS, I can't offer any further advice but everyone that has used it in their revisions, has been more than happy with their results. Does the CC cause you any discomfort? Take care and keep us posted!
Glad you're pain free...just an emotional pain in the rear I suppose. To search for Violet1234, you just put her name in the main search bar on the home page and her review should show up. I have linked her to make it quicker for you.