Which is better silicone or saline?
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Hello,thank you forRitzy said:Hi colabears1! I had a
Hi colabears1! I had a lumpectomy, so, I can't answer your question, but, I know that some of the other pink sisters that have gone thru this will help you with their experience.
Good luck to you!
Sue
Hello,thank you for responding. Any info you or anyone else has would be great!Thank-you0 -
Welcome colabear!colabears1 said:Hello,thank you for
Hello,thank you for responding. Any info you or anyone else has would be great!Thank-you
I had a lumpectomy too, but, hoping that someone who has had tissue expanders and implants will post to you.
Hugs, Angie0 -
Hi colabears1!
GRRRRRR .... dealing with insurance companies is such a pain!
First, it depends on how big you want to go. Saline has the largest amount of cc's so if you want big saline is the way to go.
I have silicone implants ... my exchange surgery was last July. I have heard too that silicone is softer that saline. I know that my silicone implants are very soft. I have extremely thin skin and I have some rippling issues with the silicone implants ... and I've heard that saline implants would show even more ripples.
As far as the insurance company ... we all know they don't want to pay anything if they can wiggle out of it ... I think if you appealed it, and appealed it, and appealed it ... and had your PS's office word it in such a way, they may concede. I don't have insurance right now and I'll deal with that issue in a couple of years. It's sad that we have to settle just because insurance won't pay ... I feel for you ... and hopefully you'll hear from sisters that have the saline implants.
Best wishes to you,
dh0 -
I was told
by two different PS's that silicone are the best choice for people that have had mastectomies. Apparently, because we no longer have breast tissue and the implant needs to be put under our muscle, silicone is the better choice. I was told that it would feel more realistic and won't ripple so it will also look more realistic. As for the MRI, I was told that once every 2-3 years is sufficient and that if the silicone implant somehow ruptures, then it won't leak or move it will just need to be replaced at some point. If the saline ruptures, it will deflate and will need to be replaced asap. I got my silicone implants in October and I think that they are comfortable and relatively natural. They are much more comfortable than the expanders, that is for sure. I'm not sure what to tell you about insurance. My insurance seemed to cover the silicone without question. I haven't had an MRI yet so I don't know if that will be an issue.
Good luck to you.
Clementine0 -
My choice .. Saline .. and I LOVE them ...Clementine_P said:I was told
by two different PS's that silicone are the best choice for people that have had mastectomies. Apparently, because we no longer have breast tissue and the implant needs to be put under our muscle, silicone is the better choice. I was told that it would feel more realistic and won't ripple so it will also look more realistic. As for the MRI, I was told that once every 2-3 years is sufficient and that if the silicone implant somehow ruptures, then it won't leak or move it will just need to be replaced at some point. If the saline ruptures, it will deflate and will need to be replaced asap. I got my silicone implants in October and I think that they are comfortable and relatively natural. They are much more comfortable than the expanders, that is for sure. I'm not sure what to tell you about insurance. My insurance seemed to cover the silicone without question. I haven't had an MRI yet so I don't know if that will be an issue.
Good luck to you.
Clementine
no ripples, soft supple and natural looking and feeling. I love the fact that if there is a 'leak', saline can be fixed in your PS office. No surgery needed! No more cuts, incisions or anesthesia. Just my humble opinion.
Please have your Plastic Surgeon or his staff .. present both options to you. Sample are available in office. You may want to look at photo's of before and after of each version.
Strength and Courage,
Vicki Sam0 -
I originally had saline
I originally had saline implants and had problems with dimpling etc. I am now 2 weeks post-op from my exchange to memory gel implants. I am very pleased with the outcome. They do look and feel very natural and the best thing about them is no worrying about leakage. Visit Mentor Implants site and read info on memory gel implants.
Good Luck0 -
I LOVE MY MENTOR MEMORY GEL IMPLANTS
4 days before transfer, I decided on the Mentor Memory Gel Implants and I am so happy that I made the decision. They are soft and feel natural to the touch.
Let us know what you decide.0
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