Reply #14: Reconstruction isn't pushed [View All]

[OzarkDem]

but its very, very important to women who've lost their breast(s). After all they go through, most breast cancer survivors have a desire to do all they can to feel like a whole person again. They deserve safe alternatives and most plastic surgeons very compassionately try to find safe, natural alternatives for them.

I'd be very surprised if many surgeons who specialize in post-mastectomy reconstruction would push silicone implants. The surgery to repair the damage after they rupture is very difficult and they don't like putting patients through it. If a patient insists, they'll probably honor their wishes, but they'll fully inform them of all the risks. Maybe I'm spoiled, but my plastic surgeon was very good in that respect.