What are the pros and cons to “furry Brazillian” implants in a mastectomy/reconstruction situation?
Posted: Thursday 2 September 2010 09:14am
QUESTION: I am a thirty year old woman who has undergone a total mastectomy and will be having a voluntary second mastectomy on my RH breast at the same time of my reconstruction this summer. I have been told about the ‘furry Brazillian’ implant by my surgeon as the best option. Can you tell me the pros and cons to these implants in a mastectomy/reconstruction situation?
DR STEVE MERTEN SAYS:
This is not a simple questions to answer, as there are several options for breast reconstruction. Generally, the best involve using your own tissue to rebuild the breasts, most commonly using the skin and fat from the lower abdomen, but if there isn’t enough there, this may not be possible. It would be unusual to just use implants, of whatever kind, without pre-stretching the skin or using some of your own tissue as well.
The polyurethane implants you are referring to may have a lower rate of “capsular contracture” or implant hardening, but as they are fairly new, time will tell whether this is true or not. The most important factor, by far, for you, is to have your surgery done by a qualified and experienced surgeon who discusses all your options with you.
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