The Aspen System in Lone Tree, CO
If you’ve had breast implant surgery, you may have heard about capsular contracture, a hardening of the scar tissue that naturally forms around an implant. The Aspen System uses painless soundwave therapy to help prevent this from happening, and can also be used as a non-surgical option to treat contracture that has already developed.
What Is The Aspen System?
When a breast implant is placed, your body naturally forms a layer of scar tissue, called a capsule, around it. This is a normal healing response. In some patients, this capsule can harden and tighten, a condition known as capsular contracture, which can make the breast feel firm, look distorted, or become uncomfortable. The Aspen System is a specialized device that delivers gentle soundwave energy to the breast, improving blood flow and encouraging the capsule to remain soft and flexible.
Two Ways We Use The Aspen System
- Prevention
Recommended for breast implant patients starting around 1 month post-surgery, to help reduce the risk of capsular contracture developing in the first place. - Treatment
For patients who have already developed capsular contracture, the Aspen System can help soften and break up scar tissue as a non-surgical option to try before considering surgery.
Who Benefits from The Aspen System
The Aspen System works well both as a preventative measure and as an early, non-surgical treatment option.
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Are a breast implant patient wanting to reduce your risk of capsular contracture
- Are noticing early signs of contracture, such as increased firmness, discomfort, or a change in breast shape or position
- Are hoping to avoid or delay surgical revision
During your consultation, our team will evaluate your situation and determine if the Aspen System is an appropriate option for you, whether for prevention or treatment.
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What to Expect During Treatment
Consultation
Our team evaluates your history and current breast implant status to determine if the Aspen System is right for you, for prevention or treatment.
Treatment
A gel is applied to the breast, and the device delivers gentle soundwave energy in a session that typically lasts under an hour. Most patients describe the treatment as relaxing, with a feeling of warmth rather than discomfort.
Aftercare
There’s no downtime associated with Aspen System treatments, and patients can resume normal activities immediately.
Results
Preventative treatment typically involves a shorter series of sessions, while treating an existing contracture usually requires a more extended series. Our team will recommend a specific treatment schedule based on your individual needs.
Expert Care at Atagi Plastic Surgery & Skin Aesthetics
Our team offers the Aspen System as part of our comprehensive approach to breast implant care. Dr. Tanya A. Atagi, a board-certified plastic surgeon, oversees the treatment protocols we follow, ensuring the Aspen System is used appropriately alongside our broader surgical and non-surgical breast services.
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Capsular contracture occurs when the scar tissue capsule that naturally forms around a breast implant hardens and tightens, which can cause the breast to feel firm, look distorted, or become uncomfortable.
We typically recommend starting Aspen System treatments around 1 month after breast implant surgery as a preventative measure.
Yes, for patients who have already developed capsular contracture, the Aspen System can be used to help soften and break up scar tissue as a non-surgical option to try before considering surgery. Results vary depending on the severity of the contracture.
No, the treatment is designed to be painless. Most patients describe a feeling of warmth and find the sessions relaxing.
This depends on whether you're using the treatment for prevention or to address an existing contracture. Our team will recommend a specific schedule based on your individual situation during your consultation.
Costs vary depending on whether you're using the Aspen System for prevention or treatment, and how many sessions are recommended. We'll provide detailed pricing during your consultation and offer financing through CareCredit, Cherry, and PatientFi.
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Ready to Learn More About The Aspen System?
Schedule a consultation with our team to discuss whether the Aspen System is right for you, whether as a preventative measure or a treatment option. We accept all major credit cards and offer financing through CareCredit, Cherry, and PatientFi.