reconstruction w/implants question??

Steph · 03-24-2007, 07:24 AM

I have had my reconstruction surgery and am in the process of being expanded. My new dilemma is what kind of implants to get, saline or silicone. My plastic surgeon suggests silicone because of the lack of breast tissue and the skin being thin due to radiation, he says these are more natural looking. I am wondering if any of you have had implants, if so waht kind and what was the outcome? Silicone seems a little scary but they get the best result.

Thanks for your input.
Steph

KellyA · 03-24-2007, 07:30 AM

Hi Steph,

I did have implants put in with reconstruction and got silicone under the chest muscle. I was told the same thing about the skin being too thin to support the saline. I am happy with the way that they look, they are very natural looking, but I kept them relatively moderately sized at a 34 B. They did feel a little "hard", or "firm" at first, but things have loosened up quite a bit. I also had my nipple reconstruction 10 days ago and am very peased with the results. I am amazed at what can be done now. Just amazed.

Love, Kelly

Audrey · 03-24-2007, 10:23 AM

Hi Steph, I had reconstruction with saline implants and while they turned out okay, I often wish I'd gone with silicone for a more natural result. I was worried at the time about the risks of silicone (rupturing, causing problems) but silicone doesn't seem to have as bad of a reputation anymore... My saline implants are "fine" but not "wow"--good luck making your decision, I know it can be a difficult one.

Sheila · 03-24-2007, 12:09 PM

I had reconstruction done with a mentor silicone implant....and I am part of a study for 5 years....I did end up with adhesive capsulitis....but I am not ready to have it fixed with more surgery. I did not have nipple reconstruction...I am going for a tattoo, but something unique, like a palm tree....

MCS · 03-24-2007, 03:04 PM

Hi Steph,

I have a saline implant on the rb. The doc said silicone is more natural looking, which is true. I'm a VERY SMALL gal so the difference between the two types for me is not significant. I went with saline because i'm a wuz and i'm scared of rupture but this does not happen often.

I also have have an expander and will place a matching saline implant in.

I will also just do tattos in the future like Sheila. I'm tired of more surgery.

Just a reminder that in the future if you do mri for the annual check up, there are now special mris for breast silicone implants, ask about this at your doc's.

I'm so glad Kelly went well with her surgery. She was also very helpful to me in answering your same questions a few months back.

XOXO

MCS ( maria)

Mary Anne in TX · 03-24-2007, 04:33 PM

I'm really lovin' the palm tree, Sheila!!! I've decided not to make any decision for about 3 - 6 months. the thought of the expander makes me tired. But maybe by late summer I'll be ready! I appreciate all the sharing on this topic. Sometimes I really wish I'd pressed harder to have had both sides done and just forget it! But I know how time changes thinking. Thanks to all for sharing their experiences and knowledge. And most of all for keeping it fun! I may keep looking odd for quite a bit longer!!!!! Maybe a puppy?????

Good cheer, mary anne