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ammebarb · 04-27-2010, 06:07 PM

Hi Carolyn. I've had my single, saline breast implant for 25 years and have always been glad I did this type of reconstruction. It was pretty new at the time, in that it was implanted, filled with the saline over a period of time and then the tubing and "port" were removed and the implant sealed (to become my permanent implant). I figure I'll eventually have to replace it, but 25 years is way longer than I thought it would last. I'd do saline again, I think. I had a skin graft for nipple reconstruction...probably an old fashioned method now, what with tatoos, etc. Wishing you perfect comfort with whatever you decide!

Barb A.

04-27-2010, 06:07 PM	#4
ammebarb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 508	Re: Reconstruction question Hi Carolyn. I've had my single, saline breast implant for 25 years and have always been glad I did this type of reconstruction. It was pretty new at the time, in that it was implanted, filled with the saline over a period of time and then the tubing and "port" were removed and the implant sealed (to become my permanent implant). I figure I'll eventually have to replace it, but 25 years is way longer than I thought it would last. I'd do saline again, I think. I had a skin graft for nipple reconstruction...probably an old fashioned method now, what with tatoos, etc. Wishing you perfect comfort with whatever you decide! Barb A.