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Removal of silicone breast implants

Removal of silicone breast implants

I have had silicone breast implants in place since Aug 2006.  I have never been comfortable.  At this time my left side (which has been radiated) is pitted and the actual implant is exposed.  (This sounds much worse then it is.)  I can't feel anything and I am stitched up at the time awaiting surgery.  I can not sleep on my left side and would never even try to sleep on my stomach!  I am tired of being so uncomfortable and reminded daily that I am UNCOMFORTABLE!   I am considering having both implants removed.  This is what my doc wants to do:  Remove implants and put in smaller implants with product called Alloderm over the top of the left implant to "thicken" up my very papery skin.  I want to know if anyone is famililar with the product Alloderm? Do you think this could solve my "papery" problem.  Would the smaller implants possibly make me more comfortable? What about complete removal?  Would that make me more  comfortable?  What about prosthesis?  Anyone use these things?  How do you like them in your clothes. bathing suits?     Any information would be greatly appreciated.  
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Dear Kam26:  We are experts in breast cancer and are not plastic surgery experts.  We recommend that you discuss your situation with a plastic surgeon (preferably one who has extensive experience in reconstruction post radiation).  Likely, an evaluation, including physical examination will be necessary to give good advice about what procedure would be best for your situation.
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