Can you remove breast tissue and replace with implants?

Can you remove breast tissue and replace with implants?

Mastectomy removes the entire breast, but the skin and nipple can sometimes be saved. Using a breast implant is one option for reconstructing the shape of your breast after mastectomy. It usually means having at least two operations.

Are textured implants after mastectomy associated with breast cancer recurrence?

Textured Implants May Be Linked to Breast Cancer Recurrence, Study Suggests. A small South Korean study found that women who had textured implants for reconstruction after breast cancer surgery had a small but statistically significant increase in the risk of the breast cancer coming back (recurrence).

How long do implants take to settle after mastectomy?

If your reconstruction includes breast implants, expect them to settle into place within three months after surgery. It will be a gradual process. In general, your breasts may not have the same shape after reconstruction as they did prior to mastectomy. It’s also common for your breasts to feel firmer.

Can you get implants right after mastectomy?

Many women who have a mastectomy—surgery to remove an entire breast to treat or prevent breast cancer—have the option of having the shape of the removed breast rebuilt. Women who choose to have their breasts rebuilt have several options for how it can be done. Breasts can be rebuilt using implants (saline or silicone).

Are smooth or textured implants better?

Smooth silicone implants are the softest implants on the market—in your hands. They also settle faster in the body and drop a bit more. This is an advantage because it creates a natural hang. Textured silicone implants are not the softest implants in the hand, but they are the softest in the body.

Can breast reconstruction be done years after mastectomy?

Breast reconstruction also can be done many months or even years after mastectomy or lumpectomy. During reconstruction, a plastic surgeon creates a breast shape using an artificial implant (implant reconstruction), a flap of tissue from another place on your body (autologous reconstruction), or both.

What type of breast implants look the most natural?

Gummy bear implants are a type of silicone implant made from a form-stable, cohesive gel. Their unique filling material and teardrop shape provide the most natural-looking results of all breast implant options.