Hi. I'm BRCA 2 positive, just had a bilateral mastectomy, going through chemo and will get my implants after that. Ovaries removed sometime next yr
I opted for skin-saving mastectomy with chest expanders and then implants get put in several months later (chest expanders are like temporary implants helping the chest muscle to expand).
I went for implants due to:
- not wanting the recovery time of flaps
- great result when finished - the breasts are perfect and pert!
- having insufficient tummy to make anything substantial
Even after 5 weeks after surgery - my breasts look fab. Minimal scars, great cleavage. Couldn't be happier!