Having my expanders replaced with ??? Need to know my options re Silicon & Saline Implants

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Had a bi lateral mastectomy a year ago, with immediate reconstruction using expanders & the strattice technic.

As my ports are in back to front I now 2 deflated droppy implants :frowning:

 

I can not get any clear information from the hospital who just send me round in circles. I was finally offered an operation date without seeing the plastic surgeon first. So I refused saying I want to discuss all my options re, size, shape and general information. Isn’t this standard ??

 

The first appointment I can get with the P Surgeon is November so have booked my own operation for the week after. Which again seems wrong !!!

 

Meanwhile I want to do my research so that I make sure that I discuss the correct treatment, breast size & shape.

 

I asked to remain the same size 34B however my implants are more like a 34C. ( not a major proplem )

I am slim and do not have extra body fat for reconstruction so have to go for Saline or Silicon.

 

Can ANYONE ADVISE me who has had a single or bi lateral mastectomy using saline or silicon implants  that is happy with their results.

I would like them to look and feel as  realistic as possible and have heard all sorts of horror stories.

 

My expanders have given me all sorts of problems, they are extremely uncomfortable especially the left one, everything pulls and sags :frowning:

 

Thank you :smileyhappy:

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Hi Cbirch,
I had my expander implant replaced with a permanent silicone one three weeks ago, it’s much more comfortable and the whole thing is soft and a much better shape. My surgeon inflated the expander a bit more than the size we were aiming for , as he said this would give a more natural shape , so you might find you will drop a cup size anyway. I chose silicone because it feels softer, and is lighter than saline, and I’m very pleased with that choice already.
Do you have a Macmillan nurse? If you do, she would be a good person to discuss your options with.
All the best whatever you decide.
Jojo

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Thanks everyone… I managed to speak with a breast nurse who has booked me an appointment for oct to chat to someone as my PS is on holiday until the end of Oct. Least I should have a better idea then so feeling calmer.

 

Good luck to all :slight_smile: