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Implants After Mastectomy... Memory Gel - Tampa, FL

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I had a hysterectomy and double mastectomy with...

cocomartinezFebruary 23, 2009
WORTH IT$3,000

I had a hysterectomy and double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction with implants. My first surgery went much better than I thought. I did however have to get a revision surgery for the implants, which I was told about upfront by my plastic surgeon. He told me to expect several.

Next surgery was great. I have had nothing but positive experiences. I am, however, going in for what is hopefully my last revision to get fuller/bigger implants to fill out some of the hollow left in my chest after the mastectomy.

I'm a bigger woman at 197 pounds. I have 600 cc implants now which look wonderful and real but small on my wide frame. I'm going in three weeks to get 800 cc implants.

Have faith and do your research. This was so worth it for me.

cocomartinez's provider

Paul Albear, MD

Paul Albear, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (39)

Marilyn McGrath
June 10, 2009
God bless! A hysterectomy AND mastectomy and reconstruction?! That is alot to have done at one time. Your results look lovely. I recently had a mastectomy on right breast and am reading others' comments about what they are going through. I am considering reconstruction, but on the fence as to what type. Best of luck with your new twins.
FoobiesRUs
July 16, 2009
I'm glad you shared your photo as I had my tissue expanders replaced in Mar'09 with 685cc silicone gel implants. I am 5'4", weigh approx. 145 lbs, medium frame. Your new 'breasts' look larger than mine. I wonder why. Must remember to ask my plastic surgeon next time I see him. Again thanks for sharing.
FoobiesRUs
July 16, 2009
Sorry forgot to mention that I too had bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using tissue expanders in April '08. Cancer in left breast. Chemo June to Oct '08, oopherectomy with hysterectomy Nov '08. Letrozole Jan '09 Tissue expanders replaced Mar 26, 2009.
anon2184
November 24, 2010
If unhappy with emplants they look flat and have no shape Very unhappy with results, how to make the Dr understand I wanted round perky breast after removal of both can the Dr be liaable to replace as my i don't think my insurance will pay again. It was cancer related and I feel he did a poor job in slecting the implants I feel awful about how they look.'Thanks
Wesley Chapel
November 29, 2010
I am going through the same thing; I am unhappy with the flattened look of my implants. Insurance will pay for a re-do and I am opting for the High Profile Smooth round Mentor implants. They have more projection, but if you want a "natural" looking breast, you may have to opt for the diep or flap procedures. You may want to get a 2nd opinion before proceding and make sure your Dr. in "in-network." Good luck.
Cyrensong
January 10, 2012
I am also hoping to get the medium projection formed mentor cohesive implants, please let me know how they turn out and if they look and feel real...I am hoping to get a graft for oreolas and nipples too once i am done healing, elsewhere on the forum I asked about nipple reconstruction, i am guessing catilage grafting and aloplast will be the way of making nipples that arent flat. Best wishes to you*
Wesley Chapel
January 10, 2012
Hi - you have made a good choice - the high profile round implants give the most projection you can get with just an implant. I don't really like the flap procedures that I have seen from pics on the web because of the extensive scarring. Make sure to follow throu with nipple/areolar recon - made a huge difference in the natural look of the breasts. Good luck.
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