Surgimend in Oklahoma City
Collagen Matrix for Soft Tissue Reconstruction
Surgimend is used to reinforce weak or damaged soft tissues. Used during breast surgery, Surgimend can help correct aesthetic issues and complications. If you've experienced a problem with your breast implants, Dr. Nuveen may use Surgimend to repair the problem during corrective breast augmentation.
Surgimend supports the breast implant, maintaining its shape and helping it to stay in position.
Breast Surgery with Surgimend
Like other tissue replacement products, Surgimend is used to replace your native tissues if they have become damaged or weakened in some way. It is a key component in many revision breast surgeries when the patient has weak or damaged tissues.
Surgimend may be used during breast surgeries to repair problems like:
- bottoming out
- capsular contracture
- visible implant
- implant rippling
In your consultation, Dr. Nuveen will inspect the issues your breast implants present and design a treatment plan for you. Because Surgimend is such a versatile tissue replacement product, the doctor is able to use it in a variety of ways to meet the needs of many patients.
Common Questions About Surgimend
What is Surgimend?
Surgimend is a tissue replacement product that was created to act like real tissue in the human body when the patient's own tissues are not sufficient. Surgimend is a strong, yet pliable product that is easily used in surgery and can behave like real tissue.
In which procedures is Surgimend used?
The product can be used during many procedures, both cosmetic and reconstructive, including: hernia repair, revision breast enhancement, muscle flap reinforcement, soft tissue reconstruction, and more.
Is Surgimend safe?
Surgimend is made by TEI Biosciences. Their proprietary process removes cellular components and potentially infectious agents. All of their biologic matrix products are terminally sterilized.
For More Information...
If you have experienced trauma to the breasts related to implants, we encourage you to contact Oklahoma City cosmetic surgeon Dr. Erik Nuveen about surgery with Surgimend in Oklahoma City. Please call our practice today at 405-842-6677 to set up your consultation.
