IMPLANTS

kit45
kit45 Member Posts: 89
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I'm meeting with my plastic surgeon next week to discuss silicone vs saline implants as I have surgery to finish reconstruction middle of October. I'm looking for thoughts on implants as I haven't a clue which to choose. I've been reading and researching but wanted to get the thoughts from my friends here. Had a rt mastectomy in June and completed chemo almost 4 weeks ago. Thanks, Kit

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  • pmillr2000
    pmillr2000 Member Posts: 26
    #2
    Silicone vs. Saline
    I had a reconstruction nightmare. Because my cancer treatment was so minimal (mastectomy, then tamoxifen, that's it!), and my reconstruction so hard, I sometimes think of myself more as a reconstruction survivor than a cancer survivor!

    My first plastic surgeon was HORRIBLE. Put in a saline implant (even though I requested silicone) and made my healthy boob way too small trying to match the implant. With the new surgeon, I ended up with a silicone implant on BOTH sides. Much, much better!

    BTW - Found out that the first surgeon botched a LOT of surgeries, and he has LEFT TOWN!
  • mmontero38
    mmontero38 Member Posts: 1,510
    #3
    Saline vs Silicone
    Hi Kit:
    I can't say that I have experienced any because I went for the tram flap reconstruction using my own fat and muscle. But when I was looking into the options, I personally liked the feel of the silicone ones. They were much softer then the saline. Good luck to you and keep us posted with your decision. Hugs, Lili
  • kit45
    kit45 Member Posts: 89
    #4
    Implant decision
    Thanks for responding and I'm so sorry pmillr to hear of your experience. I met with my Dr yesterday and got to "squeeze" both types of implants. After discussion with my Dr I decided on the silicone. Silicone is supposed to feel and look more natural. Surgery scheduled for October 17th. I'm excited at the same time nervous. Thanks again.
  • mmontero38
    mmontero38 Member Posts: 1,510
    #5
    kit45 said:

    Implant decision
    Thanks for responding and I'm so sorry pmillr to hear of your experience. I met with my Dr yesterday and got to "squeeze" both types of implants. After discussion with my Dr I decided on the silicone. Silicone is supposed to feel and look more natural. Surgery scheduled for October 17th. I'm excited at the same time nervous. Thanks again.

    Kit: It is exciting and
    Kit: It is exciting and scary at the same time, but you will love it. It's a big difference from having to go in for a mastectomy and having to go in for reconstruction. The reconstruction was one surgery I was very excited to be doing. It meant that I would be able to look at myself in a different light. Hope everything goes great for you. Hugs, Lili

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