Just spent some time looking at Brittany’s stories. She had a lot of info and I’ll try to do a synopsis. First of all she just had an appointment for a consultation because she still has some problems to rectify including what I think she referred to as a capsule contractor which is making the area very tight on her right breast (when looking at her) which also contributes to thinning. The doctor had to drain her from 1100ccs to 700ccs—which is what she is at currently. The pic I posted is from her IG just about a half hour ago or so, so it’s what she looks like now I assume (still gorgeous!). She will have a procedure done in a few weeks to address the capsule contractor and correct it and to also do a Latissimus dorsi flap, which involves taking muscle and fat from her back and placing under the problem breast. She will also have new expanders put in that are rated at 800ccs—though she didn’t say how much they would be filled at the outset, I’m guessing a minimal amount until she heals. She said that procedure would have to be done even if she didn’t want to go bigger just to help out the tissue there. She said the new expanders could be overfilled to 4500 to 5000ccs. She said the new procedure would make it safe for her to go that big in the future if she wanted to.
Now, she admitted that she constantly see-saws on how big she wants to get. But, at least, she has the option now of doing whatever she will eventually want. Some days she’s happy being small, other days she has a desire to go bigger. Personally, I’m dubious that she will ever go 4K or higher considering what she’s been through. But, all this is very good news and we shall see what the future brings. She said that she’s very very happy.
While hearing about her complication is disheartening, hearing that impending surgery will not only correct the problem that is not that all uncommon, but allow her to pursue her dreams is wonderful.
I don't understand the use of a latissimus dorsi flap in this instance, which can result in significant scaring, rather than use a mesh to support both implants and avoid stress and implant migration. There are different types and different costs, but this is traditionally the way you strengthen the skin to prevent stress.
From one site;
Reasons for support - "has had prior issues already with implant migration or are putting in a large implant, which will stress the tissues."
"This is where we add another layer to help support their tissue. You may hear of “mesh” or an “internal bra” or “internal support.” What we plastic surgeons are doing in these cases is adding a layer to help support the weight of the implant and take some of the stress off your skin. Think of it as if we are working with tulle fabric. You see people put a liner or backer on tulle, so it has more integrity and strength. In the past, the widely used ADM (acellular dermal matrix) products were Alloderm and Strattice. These are biologic meshes made from animal or human dermis. There are nonbiologic meshes like Seri. The newest mesh on the market is Galaflex."