Understanding Durasorb Mesh for Your Breast Lift Surgery
What is Durasorb Mesh?
Durasorb Mesh is a type of surgical material used during breast lift (mastopexy) procedures to provide additional support to the breast tissue. It is a soft, flexible, and biocompatible mesh made from a synthetic material designed to integrate safely with your body. Over time, your body absorbs the mesh naturally, leaving behind only your own tissue to support the shape of your breasts.
What is Durasorb Mesh Made Of?
Durasorb Mesh is made from a biocompatible polymer called polyglactin, which is a synthetic absorbable material. This means that, unlike some materials that remain in the body permanently, Durasorb Mesh will dissolve over time, typically within 12-18 months after surgery, as your body gradually replaces it with its own natural tissue.
Why Do We Use Durasorb Mesh in a Breast Lift?
● Enhanced Support: Durasorb Mesh provides extra support for the breast tissue and helps maintain the lift and shape of your breasts after surgery, especially if you have more extensive tissue changes or require extra reinforcement.
● Stabilizes the Shape: It offers a more reliable and long-lasting result by preventing sagging or shifting of the breast tissue that can sometimes occur with internal sutures alone, especially in patients with larger breasts or those with less skin elasticity.
● Minimally Invasive: The mesh does not require any additional dissection and helps to reduce the amount of tension on your skin and internal tissue, promoting a smoother recovery and reducing the risk of complications.
Comparing Durasorb Mesh with a Lift Using Internal Sutures
- Breast Lift with Durasorb Mesh: In addition to internal sutures that are used to tighten and reshape the tissue, Durasorb Mesh provides extra support to hold everything in place while it heals. It also reduces the risk of the breast tissue shifting, leading to a more predictable and long-lasting result.
● Breast Lift with Internal Sutures Only: When a lift is done with only internal sutures, the surgeon tightens the tissue and reshapes the breasts using sutures alone. While this can give good results for some patients, the lack of additional support from a mesh can sometimes lead to less longevity in the result, especially in patients with softer or more elastic skin, or larger breast tissue. Without the added structure from mesh, there’s a slightly higher risk that the breasts may gradually drop or lose shape over time.
What Are the Benefits of Durasorb Mesh?
● Longer-Lasting Lift: The support provided by the mesh can help your breast lift last longer than internal sutures alone.
● Minimally Invasive: The mesh is inserted through the same incisions as the breast lift, requiring no additional dissection and leaving no additional scarring.
● Improved Contour: It provides better shape retention over time, especially for women who have significant tissue changes.
● Faster Recovery: Since it reduces strain on the skin and tissue, it may help speed up your recovery time.
Are There Any Risks?
● As with any surgical material, there is a slight risk of infection or complications with the mesh. However, because Durasorb Mesh is biocompatible and absorbable, the risks are minimal.
● In rare cases, some patients may experience minor discomfort or irritation as the mesh is absorbed by the body, but this typically resolves on its own.
How Will Durasorb Mesh Impact My Recovery?
● Recovery Timeline: The recovery process for a breast lift with Durasorb Mesh is very similar to one done with internal sutures alone. You can expect some swelling and bruising in the first few weeks, but most patients return to light activities within 1-2 weeks and full activities within 4-6 weeks.
● Post-Surgery Care: You will need to follow the same post-surgery care instructions as with any breast lift procedure. This may include wearing a compression garment, avoiding strenuous activity, and attending follow-up appointments.
Durasorb Mesh is an excellent option for patients looking for enhanced support and long-lasting results from their breast lift surgery. It provides additional stability to the breast tissue, ensuring that your breasts maintain their shape and position for a longer time. If you’re wondering whether Durasorb Mesh is right for you, talk with your surgeon to learn more about the benefits and how it can help achieve the results you're looking for.
