What doctor in Ontario, Canada can do breast revisions after breast cancer treatments?

Thanks for your question, yes, there is experience within the plastic surgery community with implant sizes larger than 800cc in breast reconstruction, though it's relatively uncommon and considered outside the standard range of FDA-approved silicone implants in the U.S., where 800cc is currently...

Hi,Yes—it is possible to recreate a 40 DDD breast after a double mastectomy. Mentor’s newly FDA‑approved MemoryGel Enhance line specifically serves larger‑volume reconstructions and now offers silicone implants up to 1,445 cc, the biggest standard gel implant on the market. If your desir...

Your surgeon is trying to remove as much breast tissue as possible to decrease the cancer risk, but leave enough tissue for adequate blood flow. Adding an implant or expander makes adequate blood flow even harder. Some women need flaps with additional blood flow moved into the area to support...

Thank you for your question and for sharing your concerns. Using a castor oil pack over silicone breast implants is generally considered safe and should not cause any damage or breakdown of the implants themselves. Silicone implants are designed to be very durable and resistant to external...

Great question! Breast tissue expanders are most commonly filled with saline because saline is safe, easily adjustable, and well-tolerated by the body. Saline expanders allow gradual filling through a valve, which helps stretch the skin and muscle gently over time in preparation for the...

With a mastectomy, the nerves in the breast tissue are removed, so you will not have sensation regardless of the type of reconstruction. The mastectomy is done to treat or prevent cancer and to save your life. Not all women choose to have reconstruction. If you don't want reconstruction, then...