I wanted to be proportionate. This mixture fights the bacteria doctors suspect causes a condition called capsular contracture, which hardens the scar tissue around the implant. To prevent complications like these, Dr. Adams soaks the surgical site and the implant itself. He hopes using the solution will become standard practice. So far, surgeons in Dallas have used the solution on more than 200 women with no reported problems.
Researchers say the solution seems to be effective in both breast augmentation and reconstruction.
Final evaluation of the solution will take three to five years. Theresa Merola Hernandez Office of News and Publications UT Southwestern Medical Center 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. If you would like to receive a FREE weekly e-mail on Medical Breakthroughs, click HERE .