Mastectomy/Silicone Implant Reconstruction. 11 days ago I had my final reconstruction surgery with silicone implants. I am happy with how they look but the feel very firm, stiff and almost hard. They just stay in place. Is that normal? Will they soften?
June 18, 2010
Answer: Breasts Softening After Breast Reconstruction
This is a difficult answer, because your breasts act differently after mastectomy/ reconstruction compared to regular breast tissue. There usually is not alot of change after the silicone implants are placed post mastectomy and expansion. The goal is usually to place a smaller implant compared to the expander so that there is some room for the implant to move and be softer. At this point, your surgeon should instruct you to massage the breasts and see if things will soften over time. Everyone is different, so you will really not know for about three months. Just be patient and give it a few months.
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June 18, 2010
Answer: Breasts Softening After Breast Reconstruction
This is a difficult answer, because your breasts act differently after mastectomy/ reconstruction compared to regular breast tissue. There usually is not alot of change after the silicone implants are placed post mastectomy and expansion. The goal is usually to place a smaller implant compared to the expander so that there is some room for the implant to move and be softer. At this point, your surgeon should instruct you to massage the breasts and see if things will soften over time. Everyone is different, so you will really not know for about three months. Just be patient and give it a few months.
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June 18, 2010
Answer: Will reconstructed breasts become firm/hard or soften with silicone implants?
This is difficult to predict at this point in time. The general answer is that they SHOULD soften with time. However, they could also harden. Time will tell.
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June 18, 2010
Answer: Will reconstructed breasts become firm/hard or soften with silicone implants?
This is difficult to predict at this point in time. The general answer is that they SHOULD soften with time. However, they could also harden. Time will tell.
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