Double Mastectomy and Implants

Hello,

I am having a double prophylactic mastectomy in a couple of months due to a high risk of developing bc. I am planning on having reconstruction using implants. My surgeon has offered me half silicone,half saline, permanent expander implants.They have a silicone outer edge and a small silicone pocket inside. These will then be will be inflated during surgery with saline. After a few months if I am happy with the results the ports can be removed.

These sound like a good option but I have tried to research online but can't find anything.

I was just wondering if anyone out there has had these kinds of implants and are happy with the results, as I always thought saline implants would feel alot less natural than silicone.

Thank you xx

 

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    Hi,

    A very warm welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear that you are having to undergo this surgery, but just wanted to reassure you that the double mastectomy is very straightforward. I had one 11 years ago and have never looked back. I'm afraid that I don't know anything about implants, as I couldn't have reconstruction. Hopefully someone who has had it will come along soon.

    In the meantime, the site that Steph has signposted you to has some good advice.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you are getting on.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Hi,

    A very warm welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear that you are having to undergo this surgery, but just wanted to reassure you that the double mastectomy is very straightforward. I had one 11 years ago and have never looked back. I'm afraid that I don't know anything about implants, as I couldn't have reconstruction. Hopefully someone who has had it will come along soon.

    In the meantime, the site that Steph has signposted you to has some good advice.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you are getting on.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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