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Questions tagged with: silicone implant

Over the Muscle Implant Placement After Radiation Therapy? 16 answers

I have had a bilateral mastectomy. I have under the muscle silicone implants. I had radiation treatment on the right breast and the implant is...

Mastectomy and Reconstruction w/ Memory Gel Implants 8 answers

I am going to have prophylactic mastectomy with reconstruction. The plastic surgeon that I've consulted told me that he uses gummy bear implants....

Reconstruction After Mastactomy 7 answers

I had one breast removed and am going through the reconstruction process. My current size is a small B, appx 340 cc in volume in the good breast. I...

Will Insurance Cover Implant Exchange under Cancer Mastectomy Reconstruction? Is Procedure Realistic? 7 answers

I Had Dbl Mastectomy W/ Reconstruction (Saline Implants). My Left Breast Has Always Had a Couple of Wrinkles/ Bubbles. I would like to exchange my...

750cc in Tissue Expanders Currently. Is 800cc Correct for Silicone? 6 answers

I am 6 weeks out of Preventative Bilateral Mastectomy, BRCA1 positive, pathology is clear. Skin Sparing, not Nipple sparing.My PS was able to make...

Mastectomy and Reconstruction Following Radiation 6 answers

I had a lumpectomy and radiaiton 18 years ago and 9 years ago (first left, then right breast).1 year ago I was genetically tested and carry the BRAC1...

Pain with Implant. Is This Normal? 6 answers

I had a mastectomy in Feb 2010. Reconstruction with expander then silicone implant. Revision in Oct.2010 to make the shelf for the breast and...

How Do I Choose Ideal CC Amount for Breast Reconstruction? 6 answers

I had a skin sparing BM. I want full C'c. My TE's are filled to 575cc's now. I need 100 over what ever size I pick. I'm trying to...

What Are my Options for Filling an Indentation Left After Lumpectomy? 5 answers

I have under the muscle silicone implants. My lumpectomy was 5 1/2 years ago. Can Alloderm or Juvederm be used to fill in an indentation area on the...

Can Neoform Be Used over Breast Implants After Radiation? 5 answers

I have capsular contracture due to radiation and need a revision to reconstructed breasts after breast cancer. I've had consults with two different...

Doctor Recommendations in Bakersfield for Post-Mastectomies Due to Silicone Injection - Want DIEP 5 answers

Had liquid silicone injections in both breasts in 1970. Had double mastectomies in Nov. '09, and "clean-up" Sept. 1 2010. I have Kaiser...

My Silicone Gel Implant is Flat in the Nipple Area, Will That Round Out? 5 answers

I am 5 days post op and this was placed after my expander that was in place post mastectomy. The scar is across the area tha is flat, so I don't...

Why Did I Have a Bad Reaction to Silicone- I've Heard There Are No Silicone Allergies? 5 answers

BRCA 2 positive,Profolatic Double Mastectomy, bad reaction to expanders of brest reconstruction waited 6 months then tried again,reconstruction with...

How Long Does It Take Implants to Look "Normal" After Reconstruction Surgery? 4 answers

Hello, I am 27 years old - 5' 3" 155 lbs. Medium frame. I recently had a bilateral mastectomy and went thru the tissue expansion process and...

What Could Be the Cause of Hardening in Breast After Implants? 4 answers

I had silicone implants put in in June. It's been about 6 weeks and I have a hardening in my left breast. The area is about 3 inches long and an...

Infected Implant After Brest Reconstruction No Radiation 4 answers

Had double mastectomy with expander placement. One expander became infected and was removed. Have since had bilateral silicone implants placed with...

Is There an Increased Risk of Pneumonia W/silicone Implants W/reconstructive Breast Surger 4 answers

Is there an increased risk or association of respiratory infections & or pneumonia, 4+ years after having silicone implants for reconstructive...
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