“Implants after mastectomy... memory gel”
Breast reconstruction: Worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
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.
Feb 22, 2009Comments and replies (3)
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10 Jun 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.
3 posts
15 Jul 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.
3 posts
15 Jul 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.