The use of Alloderm has significantly increased. The indications of Alloderm use at The Plastic Surgery Specialists of New Jersey located in Bergen County are radiated skin and inadequate muscle coverage.

The placement of Alloderm and the indications have expanded but the patient must keep in mind that the complication rate also can increase. For one, the most common effect of large Pieces of Alloderm use is a seroma, which is a clear fluid exudate after breast cancer reconstruction. The incidence of the seroma formation increases greatly with Alloderm use.

Dr. Ferraro at the Plastic Surgery Specialists of NJ located in Ridgewood, Begren County, NJ deals with this expected side effect of Alloderm is to leave the drains in for significantly longe rperiods of time.

Please contact the office of Dr. Ferraro at the Plastic Surgery Specialists of NJ for your appointment to discuss Alloderm further.