Many members of MyBCTeam have shared their experiences with both saline and silicone implants. Here are some insights:
- Silicone Gel Implants: These tend to mimic natural breast tissue better because they look and feel softer. However, there is a small chance of a gel fracture, which can be difficult to detect
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I’m 5 weeks out from delayed reconstruction. I opted to wait a year to do reconstruction. I’m chose to have two stage reconstruction. So the first step is the tissue expanders. I had mines placed over the muscly. So far everything has been good. I have had 3 expansions so far. But I will be going with the Mentor cohesive gel implants.
What are reconstruction options for dbl mastectomy? We're not eligible for diep flap due to high BMI