Hi Kitty I had a right-side mastectomy last April. There is a slightly increased risk of my getting cancer in the other side but I am just going to be monitored via mammogram & ultrasound. I have a silicone implant which I am happy with. I also know some people who have had their new breast built from their belly fat & skin (can't remember what that option is called) and they are very happy with it, although it was a hard operation which took some recovering from. I think different options suit different people - I am too skinny for the options involving taking fat from somewhere else and I also didn't like the idea of there being a second surgery site which would need to heal. But, there are advantages to using your own flesh rather than silicone. It's a matter of what will suit you. How are you recovering from your mastectomy? The worst problem I had was pain in my arm when I went back to work and had to type all day. Best wishes Allicat ... View more