Implants

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Hi, I need to decide whether to replace an expander implant for a silicone implant following a full mastectomy.  Any experience or thoughts on this greatly appreciated. thank you

  • Hi, I'm one of the champions here in this group and I just thought that you might consider giving the lovely team at Macmillan a call (on 0800 808 0000) to chat this through as I am sure they'd be able to talk about the pros and cons with you, best wishes 

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  • Hi. I thought an expander implant was a temporary implant so always had to be replaced? Is that not the case? 

  • Hi

    I currently have an expander implant.

    My breast consultant  gave me the choice to either have it replaced with a silicone implant or to keep it and just have the port removed .

    I find my expander hard and uncomfortable, so I will be changing mine for a silicone implant.

    I have spoken to other ladies who have already done this and they all say, a silicone implant feels more natural and us more comfortable. 

    Hope this helps x