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How much do breast implants cost? 23 answers

I would like to get breast implants but before i do i would like to know about breast augmentation prices.  How much do breast implants cost?

Financing plastic surgery: monthly payments? 19 answers

Can I pay for breast implant, lip enhancement, and rhinoplasty surgeries on a monthly basis instead of paying for them all at the same time? I'm...

How much do silicone breast implants cost? 11 answers

I am considering breast augmention with silicone implants.  Please help me price out the average cost of silicone breast implants so i know what...

Breast implants and pregnancy? 8 answers

What can i expect should i go with breast implants and then get pregnant? does the pregnancy cause the breast swelling to become abnormally...

Is Sheyla Hershey, biggest breast implants in the world, in danger? 8 answers

Our blog reported on model Sheyla Hershey's latest breast implants surgery to go to the extremely large size 38KKK. Because safety standards actually...

How to choose breast implant size? 49 answers

I'm worried that if I get breast implants my A cups with too large implants will give me a top heavy look (my friend calls it the stripper look!)...

How long do breast implants last? When should you replace them? 38 answers

I have had breast implants for 14 years and I am now developing a large rash under my left breast, and it hurts and I feel alot of air pockets. One...

Uneven nipples after breast augmentation and lift 17 answers

I recently had breast lift and implants (200 cc, 1 cup size bigger, age 26 no kids) 2 weeks ago, and my nipples look like something out of a child's...

Pain, swelling, nipple sensitivity after breast augmentation surgery 19 answers

I am 61 years old, and I had small C cup breast implants placed 3 weeks ago. My nipples and the surrounding area are now very sore and feels a very...

Do you lose 50 cc's with behind the muscle silicone implant placement? 23 answers

I am getting silicone breast implants on Friday and am really scared of going too big. I am currently a "B"; I want to be a "C". I...

When does swelling after breast augmentation begin to subside? 30 answers

I had 325cc silicone breast implants 5 days ago. I am 5'1 and 102 pounds. I was hoping to be a C cup, but I am fitting into a D bra. Is this because...

Considering silicone mentor breast implants

Saw an ad for mentor breast implants that said silicone breasts are now approved and are superior to saline breast implants. But mentor itself states...

Which breast implant placement gives a more natural appearance? 32 answers

When getting breast implants, what gives a more natural appearance, going under or over the muscle?

Will high profile implants give "natural-looking" breasts? 17 answers

I am 5'4" 125lbs, 31" ribcage, 34C (wanting atleast a DD) and my breast measures 13cm wide. I told my PS I wanted large, very nice looking...

Do saline breast implants look and feel natural? 20 answers

I am a small size B and have had two kids. I am looking to get small saline implants maybe 300 - 325 cc's.  I was wanting saline for safety, but...

Are there any alternatives to breast implants? 17 answers

I am not sure i should get breast implants.  it scares me to get plastic surgery.  i want to know: what are the non-surgical ways to enhance...

How do I choose the best breast implant for me? 24 answers

I dont know whether to go big or medium, saline breast implants or silicone breast implants, under or over muscle. help!

Will pregnancy ruin my breast implants? 11 answers

I had breast enlargement surgery 15 months ago, I am pregnant again and am wondering if  this will ruin my breast implants? I had...

How to choose between silicone breast implants and saline breast implants? 19 answers

Which are better, silicone breast implants or saline breast implants?

Breast Uneven and very depressing 6 answers

Ok i had uneven breast b4 i got my BA my left was smaller so my PS put 40cc extra in it.. he told me in my preop that it would be aobut 15-20cc.. then...

What do breast implants feel like? 11 answers

Do breast implants feel real? Do they feel hard?

How can you tell if your breast implants bottom out? 8 answers

Dear Doctors, I've had a slight concern about my nipple and whether it sits slightly high on my breast mound. It has been 6 months post op. I'd like...

Uneven results from Breast Implants 8 answers

I am a week out of breast augmentation. I received 250cc saline smooth implants under the muscle. And ever since day two, I’ve noticed the left...

Will my asymmetric breasts from Breast Implants even out eventually? 10 answers

I recently had silicone breast implants about 7 weeks ago. I have the left breast which is fuller more side cleavage and the nipple is higher than on...

Recovery from breast augmentation surgery 8 answers

Considering enhancing my breasts through surgery.  Its been a really hard decision and my biggest worries are about recovery from the surgery...

Ruptured implant and silicone in lymph node 17 answers

Should ruptured silicone implants in the lymph nodes be removed as soon as possible? Can the implants be replaced? Some doctors say the silicone isn't...

Severely depressed by new breast implants 18 answers

I had breast implants put in a week ago they are 400hp silicone gel.  I was trying to go from a 34A to a 34C cup (under the muscle). I am only...

Lump after breast augmentation with saline implants 19 answers

I had saline breast implants about 9 months ago. On my left breast, there is a lump that feels like a water bubble. Is this normal? What could this be?

Can breast implants be placed to make my breasts look closer together? 10 answers

I have had a breast enlargement here in the UK, small frame and reasonably tall. Used to be 32aa and asked to go up to about a C cup, my surgeon...

How can the pain and recovery time after getting breast implants be minimized? 14 answers

Some women have said the pain of getting implants is extreme and others say it is only mild. Why is there a difference? Are some doctors using a...

Breast implants - is rippling normal? 12 answers

I have a consultation in a couple of weeks for Saline breast implants but I recently read an article which said that most women with implants will...

Gummy bear breast implants - how are they different from saline or silicone? 5 answers

What are gummy bear breast implants?  Are they better than silicone breast implants or saline implants?

Right breast implant takes longer to drop 8 answers

I am three weeks and 2 days post op under muscle Mentor smooth round moderate profile saline implants of 225 cc filled to 250 cc. I was a full 34B but...

Is it safe to wear an underwire bra if I have breast implants? 7 answers

I have have saline implants for nearly 1yr. Is it ok to wear underwire bras at this point? Just recently I am finding it painful ...obviously,if it...

Breast implants bottom out correction cost? 4 answers

I had Breast implants done 1year ago and I think one has bottomed out. Whats an average price i had 430cc's under the muscle...

How do I find the best breast augmentation surgeon? 30 answers

Considering breast augmentation.  who does the best quality cosmetic surgery?

Options for reducing breast implant size? 14 answers

I had a breast lift and breast augmentation w/ 375cc implants. I was originally a saggy B but now (7 days post-op) I am mortified at how big they look...

How long do breast implants last? 11 answers

I have had implants since 1984 and have not had any problems. Should I be concerned because of the length of time?

Loss of sensation after breast augmentation? 14 answers

I am 34 and thinking about getting breast implants mostly to even out my chest (one breast is a C-cup, the other is a B-cup).  I want my breasts...

Signs of capsular contracture after breast augmentation? 6 answers

My breast implants are now 10 years old and stick out more.  They feel somewhat harder, but is this the implant or capsular contracture? ...

Bumps on nipple after breast lift and implants 10 answers

A month after breast lift (w/nipple reconstruction) and

Saline breast implants - Palpable nodule on breast normal 9 weeks post-op? 4 answers

I'm 9 weeks post-op after my saline breast implants. I noticed a nodule like projection on the lower pole of one breast which felt exactly like...

When will Macrolane be available in the US? 2 answers

Does anyone know if/when Macrolane will be available for breast enlargement in the US?

Getting smaller implants - 700cc to 500cc feasible? 19 answers

Hi. Four years ago I made the stupid choice of getting 700cc (Round smooth silicone, high profile, 14.4 x 6.2cm)breast implants. I am a tall girl,...

Silicone vs. Saline: Implant Replacement after Capsular Contracture 9 answers

I'm 28, and I have 425cc Saline breast implants with a capsular contracture ("CC") on my right side. It's severe and painful, and will need...

Is it common to combine breast augmentation with tummy tuck surgery? 3 answers

I'm 45 yrs. old, and I'd like to have breast augmentation and a tummy tuck procedure done at the same time.  Are these surgeries a good...

Breast implant exchange - Replacing cohesive gel anatomical with moderate round silicone 4 answers

I currently have the Natrelle style 410 cohesive gel, form stable implants. They are 280 grams, have a diameter of 12cm, and a projection of 4.4cms. ...

Stop breast feeding before I can get breast implants? 10 answers

I have 6 children the youngest being a year and I am breastfeeding her as well. I'm sure you know after so many children, the breasts just end up...

Do breast implants cause stretch marks? 31 answers

Do breast implants cause stretch marks because of the skin stretching?  Is there any way to tell ahead of time if you are likely to have stretch...

How long before silicone implants risk leakage? 8 answers

How long can you leave silicone breast implants in before they risk leakage?  Mine are 13 years old and I'm worried that they may start to leak soon.

Techniques for settling new breast implants? 15 answers

I'm 4 weeks post breast augmentation surgery, and my surgeon wants me to sleep with a workout bra pulled up above my breasts to help push them down...

Can under the muscle implants be moved to over? 4 answers

I am 5'8" in height and weighing 138 lbs. I'm in good shape--I jog, do push ups, and light weights. I've nursed 3 children for the last 5 years....

Saline implants sticking out underneath breast 10 answers

I am a week out of breast augmentation. I have 250cc saline smooth implants under the muscle. And ever since day two I have noticed the left breast...

Do leaking silicone implants cause problems in your joints? 15 answers

My silicone implants are leeking and I'm having a lot of problems with my joints (knees, shoulders, ankles, hips). I was told it was from the...

Should I wait for new breast implant technology? 22 answers

Plan to have breast implants surgery for this year but want to make sure some new breast implant technology isn't just around the corner. ...

How long can ruptured saline implants stay in my body? 16 answers

My right saline implant ruptured or had a slight leak some time ago. I had my surgery 8 years ago, and my surgeon is in another state some 2000 miles...

Signs that breast implants are encapsulated? 14 answers

I've had saline implants for a year now. I kept telling my doctor that it felt as if the left one had never even "set in" and that both...

What is the maximum size implant that can be placed safely behind the muscle for silicone memory gel? 18 answers

What is the maximum size implant that can be placed safely behind the muscle for silicone memory gel? Also I know that a cc is a cc but in saline...

Breast augmentation for athletic build - above the muscle? 15 answers

I'm a competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter and I'm looking to have saline implants placed above the muscle. I'm currently a 34 A and would like to...

Do saline breast implants cause any weight gain or retention over time? 5 answers

I had saline breast implants 18 years ago, which boosted my chest size to 36 C. At that time I was 117 lbs. Now I'm 140 and my chest size has gone up...

Will high profile breast implants give me cleavage and roundness? 9 answers

I  have had one surgey already in jan this year to fix my breasts that were differant sizes my first augmentation was 2 lowprofile implants 350cc...

What are the symptoms of silicone poisoning from breast implants? 11 answers

I got silicone breast implants over a decade ago, and I have recently become very sick.  The only doctor I've seen so far took a blood sample and...

Is this much pain post-breast lift and augmentation normal? 8 answers

I had a breast lift and augmentation 2 weeks ago under the muscles. On one side, I am having a searing, burning pain in 2 different places. I know...

Breast augmentation - Am I experiencing a bottoming out or double bubble effect? 8 answers

I am four months post op from breast augmentation. I am able to feel the entire bottom of breast implant at the crease of my breasts. I am scared that...

Signs of leaking breast implants 6 answers

I've had my breast implants for about 4 years.  When I lie down my implants sometimes feel like a misshapen, hard lump.  I can also feel the...

Is Brava breast enhancement system a scam? 8 answers

I am wondering about this alternative to breast implants called brava. Their web site says that it works by creating tension on the breast to get more...

Underwire bra required after getting breast implants? 10 answers

Do I have to wear an underwire bra with implants? I don't find them comfortable.

Are silicone breast implants safe? 21 answers

Need to know before i'd consider silicone implants

Does breast lift require augmentation afterwards? 16 answers

I want to get a breast lift.  In my first consultation with a cosmetic surgeon he said my breast may lose 15% of volume because of skin removed....

Options for breast implant placement? 14 answers

I know there are lots of different ways breast implants can be...implanted...by the surgeon, but how do you decide what's the best way to place the...

Saline breast implants leaking 14 answers

I have saline implants placed 2002. Yesterday, I notice my left breast was soft and shrinking. Consequently, I also experience a post nasal drip of...

Inamed moderate profile implants vs Mentor moderate plus profile implants 9 answers

I recently had my breast augmentation using an Inamed moderate profile, but I was just wondering, would I have the same look if I the Mentor's...

Should breast implants be placed under or over the muscle? 6 answers

My friend went under the breast muscle w/ her implants...but now it looks rippling on the bottom.  During consultation with a respected plastic...

Breast implants for petite women 2 answers

My frame is only really small, 26inch around my rib cage, 5'5'' and 7 stone (98 lbs). I want to go to a good 32 c cup. I've been told to have 270cc...


Is swelling and tightness after breast augmentation normal? 18 answers

I had breast implants put in 7 days ago. My breasts have become more swollen over the last three days and feel very hard; no pain, just tightness,...

Can I increase the size of my existing saline breast implants? 9 answers

I have had Saline implants for about 4 to 5 years now. I had a baby about 3 months ago. I dont know why but it feels like my breasts have gotten...

Singulair for Capsular Contracture prevention? 9 answers

I had Breast Augmentation on Feb. 13 and and took 17 days off of work and have had strap for 10 days (since I went back to work). Still, the right...

Breast implants - Should I have waited until I was done breastfeeding? 7 answers

I had silicone implants under the muscle in 1989.  They were great... Got them after one child.  Now, 18 years later and breastfeeding 3...

How can I get rid of bad scars from breast augmentation? 5 answers

I did a breast aumentation. The doctor did a very bad job! I regret every single minute that I went to him. The damage is done. Is anything that I can...

Filling saline implants without changing them? 24 answers

I recently had Saline Breast Implants, and I now wish I would have gone bigger than what I did. Can you fill saline implants without changing them?

Can breast implant exchange lead to tissue damage or over-stretched skin? 13 answers

I had 500 grams silicone high profile implants place about 3 months ago. They feel a little too big and firm. I would like to downgrade them to maybe...

Breast Implants and Breast Lift after pregnancy 13 answers

How long after pregnancy should I wait before I can get breast implants and undergo breast lift?

Saline Breast implant reduction 15 answers

I have Mentor saline implants filled to 375 CC, the procedure done in 2004. I have been quite happy with my breasts and the implants, but lately, as I...

Breast settling after breast augmentation 8 answers

I had breast augmentation done 4 months ago. In addition to my right breast now sitting approximately a half inch higher than my left breast, and...

What if I don't like my new breast implants? 16 answers

I am seriously considering a breast augmentation, but what if I don't like the way the implants look after surgery?  Can the breast implants be...

Subpectoral breast implant removal: What happens to the muscle that was cut? 6 answers

I have read questions regarding breast augmentation and if you are unhappy with the results, you can always take them out. Of course, doctors warn the...

Replacing Silicone breast implants with moderate sagging 11 answers

I currently have 270cc silicone implants that are 30 years old. No problems ever! I am interested in a lift though, but do not want the scars. With...

Is there a risk of high-profile Saline Breast Implants pushing out over time? 7 answers

I am an A cup (12.5 width) and I wanted to go with about a 425cc saline implant. I know that in order to do this I would most likely have to get...

Tightness and discomfort after Breast Augmentation 19 answers

I am 24 days post breast augmentation with mastopexy for the left breast. When I bend down, I still feel pressure or discomfort. Is this normal and...

What should I do when my breast implants appear to be getting smaller? 10 answers

I had breast implants a year ago, and recently, I have noticed them getting smaller. What should I do or what could be causing this?

Can I get a natural breast enhancement with fat injections? 4 answers

I heard about a natural breast enhancement in Europe where they grow your own fat cells in a lab and enlarge your breasts with your own fat cells, for...

Is over the muscle breast implant placement best for me? 19 answers

I had 2 more consultations for breast augmentation today, and now I'm even more confused. I'm a 36C (deflated C) and do have a small amount of sagging...

Leaking around breast implant incision 6 answers

I had breast augmentation on June 25, lots of pain from the beginning, no fever, redness or ternderness although I never had total pain relief at...

Seroma treatment with a pill? 6 answers

I had cosmetic surgery a couple of weeks ago, and I have some blood/fluid build up (a seroma I think?). I already had the fluid drained once at my...

Hard breast implants 9 answers

I had silicone breast implants inserted 4 years ago, and they have always been just fine, but now they are getting hard. I am worried that something...

Moderate plus vs high profile Silicone gel implants? 16 answers

I'm in the middle of figuring out what implants I should get. I've dedided on either 275 or 300ccs of Silicone gel implants. I just can't figure out...

Fixing uneven breasts after breast augmentation? 10 answers

3 wks po...335 cc shaped cohesive gel under the muscle. My left breast is much smaller and not as full as the right, plus they are not as big as what...

Breast implants - Can leaking saline implants cause lumps? 5 answers

It doesn't seem possible but my breast implants are 28 years old! I know they have leaked (saline), and now they are uncomfortable when I'm lying down...

Can I get a normal mammogram after breast implants? 7 answers

I have breast implants and am wondering if there are different mamography procedures or if a standard mamography would suffice? Can anyone advise?

Removing scar below crease after breast augmentation? 7 answers

I had a breast augmentation surgery nearly a year ago; in general, I am happy I did it, although there are things I would change now (e.g. I would...


Will 200 cc's make a difference in cup size? 13 answers

I currently have 650cc's Saline high profile implants. I am 5'3 and weigh 120lbs. I would like to replace with 800 high profile Saline implant filled...


Will 450 cc's silicone implants make a B cup to a D cup? 3 answers

I am 135 lbs, 5'7" tall. I was told that 450cc's in each breast will bring me from a B to a D. Is this correct?

Infection after Breast Augmentation and Lift 3 answers

Does this look Normal for a second surgery? I had a major infection. Should I have been put on oral antibiotics to prevent infection? I originally had...

Removing scar tissue from Breast Implant surgery 9 answers

I have scar tissue on my right implant which leaves no cleavage on that side. How is scar tissue removed?

How should I deal with infection after breast augmentation surgery? 3 answers

I had breast implants done on October 4th. I had a suture from inside try to come through and the nurse pulled it out and trimmed it. Ever since then...

Under muscle Breast Augmentation for tight pectorals? 14 answers

I'd like to enhance my breasts and am looking at the options.  I am a fitness competitor and trainer and I worry about the effects of under the...

How long after breast-feeding can I get breast implants? 13 answers

I am a 24 mother of two. I stopped breastfeeding my one-year-old child when he was 3 months old (over 9 months ago). My breasts have reached their...

Is 600-650cc Breast Implant too big for me? 6 answers

After having my baby 2 years ago, my body changed. I am now at 165 lbs and 6 months ago, I had 400 cc saline implants placed under the muscle. I...

Breast Augmentation a year post-Breast Lift? 11 answers

I had a Breast Lift over a year ago while my husband was in Iraq, and was told I won't need a Breast Augmentation. I was a 36DD and am now a 36D, and...

Staph infection in the breasts? 8 answers

I underwent Breast Augmentation a year ago. I was fine until i fell backwards while walking. My left breast swelled up, and it felt hot and painful. I...

Is my implant bottoming out? 8 answers

I had breast augmentation done almost a year ago, and my left breast has always had the incision above my crease. It seems too low and outward. Is my...

Full C cup breast implants too large for petite frame? 9 answers

I'm considering having breast augmentation. I'm trying to determine the size. I was a full B cup, but since having my son, have actually lost weight...

Can vigorous activity lead to an increased risk of saline implant rupture? 5 answers

I've come across articles and Q&A's forums which cited that one of the risks of saline breast implants is rupture or leakage attributed to...

Breast augmentation considerations for a 50 year old 14 answers

I am considering getting a small breast augmentation but I am 50 years old. Are there any concerns in doing this at my age?

Silicone vs. Saline - which breast implant is safer? 4 answers

Which type of breast implants are safer - silicone or saline?

Mentor vs. Natrelle breast implants 7 answers

The only brand of breast implants I've heard of are Mentor.  Are these the best kind of breast implants to get and do lots of surgeons recommend...


Very sensitive nipples after breast augmentation 12 answers

I am 53 years old and had silicone implants 1 month ago. I am having very sensitive nipples, almost to the point of painful. Fabric hurts to touch...

Breast implants financing still available? 9 answers

Need to finance breast implant surgery if it is going to happen any time soon.... with economic problems with banks, are doctors seeing more patients...

Cup size after Mastectomy with Saline implants? 8 answers

I will be having a right simple mastectomy. I'm a "A" cup, and I'd like to have an idea about the cup size I would have after mastectomy,...

Breast implants leak due to sleeping position 14 answers

I am a stomach sleeper. My breast seem to be getting smaller over time by their look and bra size. Also over time, the rippling is becoming more...

Breast swelling after running - have silicone implants 13 answers

After I run my left breast swells and gets painfull for a few days. Should I worry? I am 2 and half months post surgery I had a 285cc silicone implant...

How much do surgeries cost in Edmonton? 2 answers

How much do breast implant, lip enhancement, and rhinoplasty surgeries each cost in the Edmonton region? I am very interested because I am planning on...

Are there natural alternatives to breast implants? 2 answers

I fear implants - stories about leaking and hardening scare me away from them. The news today talked about breast enlargement from stem cells and fat...

Numbness after breast augmentation 9 answers

I've had my implants for 1 year and 8 months. I have 350cc's saline under the muscle, put through the areola. I still have a lot of numbness and both...

US doctors skilled or training for Macrolane Breast Injections? 3 answers

Are there any doctors skilled or being trained to perform Macrolane breast injections in the USA right now? Any info at all will be helpful? Thanks!

Ruptured breast implant: Test to locate silicone? 11 answers

I have had a ruptured Silicone Breast Implant for several years. I got the implants in 1979 and haven't had any problems with them until I changed...

Natrelle saline-filled implants with texture 3 answers

I was to get saline implants without the texture. Today when I went to doctor he said he put in natrell textured saline implants and I specifically...

Breast augmentation redo? 7 answers

I had a breast augmentation 4 years ago after the birth of my second child. Thanks to weight gain, breast feeding and weight loss. I went from a B cup...

Do breast implants cause cancer? 7 answers

Will breast implants cause breast cancer? I am planning to go for breast implants. After breast feeding, my breast is flat. However, I am concerned...

I'm 50 - am I too old for breast implants? 14 answers

I'm turning 50 this year, still in good shape but feeling gravity all over! Can I still have breast implant surgery and what would reasonable...

Surgery for silicone breast implant complication? 18 answers

I had Silicone Breast Implants 6 months ago, and everything was okay until ten days ago. I felt pain like electric shocks in my left breast, and when...

When will right implant settle after Breast Augmentation and Lift? 12 answers

I am 3 1/2 months post op from a breast lift and augmentation. My left breast is fabulous but my right one is still very high. I've been massaging but...

Saline breast implant size advice 14 answers

I am going in for a pre-op appointment next week for a breast augmentation. I am currently a small B cup and would like to be a full C cup. I am 5'5...

Are Mentor III Memory Gel anatomically shaped implants any good? 9 answers

What are your feelings on the Mentor III Memory Gel anatomically shaped implants? I am a retired thoroughbred jockey at 5 ft 4 in 104 lbs and wondered...

Breast feeding with breast implants - is it possible? What are the risks? 5 answers

After years of trying, my husband and I just found out that we are about to have our first child.  I am ecstatic, but I am very worried that the...

Breast implant size to achieve medium C cup? 14 answers

Hi, I am looking for some advice. I am currently a large A/small B cup and I'm looking to go to a medium C cup. I am 5'8' and 175 lbs. my ribcage is...

Capsular contracture of saline implants 5 answers

I currently have capsular contracture with my saline breast implants.  I am replacing my saline breast implants with silicone breast implants....

Silicone sheets for Breast Augmentation scars? 13 answers

I am 24 days post breast augmentation with mastopexy for the left breast. Can I now begin to use silicone scar sheets (like neosporin) for my scars?

Nipple numbness after breast implants 4 answers

I had breast implants (over the muscle) 5.5 months ago. One of my breasts is absolutely fine. With the other, I have sensation to the outer / upper /...

Safest way to remove saline breast implants 3 answers

What is safest way to remove saline breast implants? Can it be done with sedation? Approximately how much would it  cost?

Round moderate vs high profile implants 7 answers

I am an extremely small chested athletic type person getting a breast augmentation. I was told by my plastic surgeon that high profile would be the...

How do I find a trustworthy doctor for breast explantation? 15 answers

I need to get an explantation, but don't have any idea how to find a surgeon. How do I find a trustworthy doctor to do the procedure? My GP couldn't...

Would Breast Augumentation the second time around be more painful? 15 answers

If you have had augumentation in the past and had them out. Would having the surgery again to put them back in be as painful. Even if it is done under...

FAT transfer OR Breast implants that FEEL like the real thing??? 7 answers

Ok,i think i've given up on my hope and quest to enlarge my breasts by fat grafting (unless any of you know a board certified plastic surgeon who can...

Breast augmentation through the belly button? 9 answers

I have seen this procedure on television, but with the consultations I've had with doctors, no one really seems to want to do it. Is there a reason...

Should I wear surgical bra after breast augmentation? 17 answers

My doctor told me not to wear any surgical bra. I'm going to have my breast implants surgery in 2 days and everybody I knew wore a surgical bra after...

Is a 375cc breast implant a good size for me? 7 answers

Hello, I am a 26 yr old female. I've breastfed 3 children. I went to get a consult from a board cert P.S. and he said I needed overs. I am 120 lbs and...

Breast Implant for uneven and saggy breasts? 14 answers

I am almost 59 years old, 5'7", weight 140.  Fairly good figure, just saggy, with small, uneven breasts. I would like to look good naked!...

Breast augmentation - Should I get breast implants if I plan on getting pregnant later? 6 answers

Is it recomended to have breast implants before having a child? how will the breast look after breast feeding? i just want my breast perky but very...

Saline breast implant rippling options? 11 answers

My wife has had saline implants for about 8 years and they have ripples. The implants were placed above the muscle. She was 5'9" and about...

Are "gummy bear" implants approved by the FDA? 8 answers

Further, what is the difference between the silicone gel and the "gummy bear," if any?

How soon after Breast Augmentation can I have my implants removed? 15 answers

I just had breast augmentation and cresent lift a week ago (1/22/09) and I hate the results. I was a 38B and received 40CC cohesive gel. I am having...

How do I find the right size for breast augmentation? 8 answers

I am 1.51m tall and am 28 years old. My current bra size is A. I would like to go for breast implants but would like to know if a full C cup would...

Fix tubular breasts without implants? 9 answers

I have tubular breasts and i want to get them fixed. is there any possibility to fix this without a implant.

Breast Implants safe with history of Breast Cancer? 9 answers

My sister had breast cancer a number of years ago. She's thankfully clear now, but needless to say there is a history of breast cancer in my family....

Breast implant replacement with breast lift cost? 3 answers

I have 10-year-old saline breast implants that have become too heavy and started to sag. How much does breast lift and implant replacement usually cost?

Does swollen breast need drainage after augmentation and lift? 11 answers

I had breast lift and breast implants 16 days ago through areolar incision. My right side is great, but my left is still swollen and hurts a bit. Is...

Should I go for 350cc or 375cc round moderate plus implants? 6 answers

I'm a fitness competitor and carry a good bit of muscle. Should I go with 350cc or 375cc round moderate plus silicone implants? I want to be a good C,...

Are my Breast Implants too big? 4 answers

Hello.  I had a breast augmentation 3 weeks ago.  I barely fit a 34A bra (left one was very small). Only tissues on the side and no middle...

Tummy Tuck through incision under the breasts? 16 answers

I have no stretch marks and I have fairly tight skin.  I have very severe diastasis. I'll be having a breast augmentation, and was wondering, is...

Breast augmentation with minimal natural breast tissue? 13 answers

My fiance is Asian and has little or no breast tissue. She wears a bra that is essentially all foam, as there is no need to wear one. She is very...

Will breast implant surgery have a negative effect on pregnancy? 6 answers

I want to have breast implants done to correct my uneven breasts. My husband and i were also planning on having another baby in about 6 months. Can i...

Breast Lift with implants to achieve symmetry? 10 answers

What type and size of breast implant should I get? Do I need to get a breast lift with my implants? My goal is to have similar looking symmetrical...

Choosing the right Breast Implant size 10 answers

What size implant would be right for me? I'm 5'3" 105 lbs. I have A's right now I've thought about a full B  or a little C.

Are 500 cc breast implants too big? 3 answers

I am 5'4 and 145 pounds. I am 125 cc in breast size. I wear an A size cup bra. I am considering to have 500 cc to 510 cc breast implants. I want a...

Bra strap after breast augmentation cause or reduce swelling? 9 answers

Does it really help swelling or make you swell more? I was informed to wear it at night, but I noticed it helped the right breast and the left is...

Will breasts look larger as breast implants drop? 5 answers

I had a full Breast lift and Breast implant surgery 4 days ago. I requested to go to a full C or small D. My results have been great. My nipples...

Breast implants that do not settle 2 answers

I had breast implants revision 9 months ago. After having silcone implants for 20 years, I decided to go with saline. My surgeon suggested to put the...

Already sagging after Breast lift and Silicone Implants 4 answers

I finally had a Breast lift and Breast augmentation this Jan. I have 2 kids, 34, 5'7", 160lbs, 38C prior to surgery. I had 550cc Mentor round,...

Possible to have soft and bouncy breasts from implants? 12 answers

Is it possible to have breast implants that feel soft and bouncy, like real breasts? I want them larger, but not if they are going to be too firm or...

Does breast feeding change breast size? 6 answers

I got breast implants a year ago and unexpectedly became pregnant 4 months later. Now, I have G cups and I'm still one month away from giving birth....


Can implant exchange increase capsular contracture risk? 10 answers

I have had implants for 7.5 years with no problems that I am aware of! However, they are def larger than is proportional with my frame as my rib cage...

Will decreased breast implant projection produce significant downsizing results? 12 answers

Prior to my breast augmentation, I was a deflated A cup. At my consultation I told my surgeon that all I wanted was a conservative B cup to replace...

Cohesive gel implants swelling after doing push ups 4 answers

I had breast augmentation surgery 2 1/2 years ago. These are the cohesive gel implants. The other day i was doing push-ups and felt something pop or...

When do breast implants fall into place? 5 answers

I just came back from my 1 week check up, and my breast implants have not yet dropped. They are so high that they are not even covering my regular...

What implants should I choose to replace my teardrop implants? 7 answers

I had my first breast augmentation surgery in 2003. I was an A cup before the surgery. I am 5'7", thin build. I wanted to go with a more natural...

Is 600cc breast implants too large for me? 13 answers

I am going in for Breast augmentation in 2 months. I am 5'7" and 150 pounds. I am trying to figure out how many cc's would put me at a small D cup.

Could I be allergic to my breast implants? 12 answers

I got silicone breast implants about 10 days ago and I had a local allergic reaction to the adhesive tegaderm that was over my incision. I now have...

Implants for sagging breasts with crepey skin? 9 answers

My breasts are saggy (from massive weight loss) with loose and really unattractive crepe-like appearance. I have lost a lot of weight (about 50 kilos)...

Does breast implant manufacturer matter? 8 answers

One breast augmentation consultation had a surgeon talking up mentor implants. Another was suggesting Natrelle implants.  I read both mentor and...


How can I get Carmen Electra breasts? 16 answers

I have the same pre-operative breast size and body size as the actress Carmen Electra. Is it possible for me to achieve celebrity breast augmentation...

Will my breast tissues be over-stretched by the time I downsize? 13 answers

My breast implants are way to large for me. I currently have 400cc high profile implants, and I want to downsize to 250cc moderate. My doctor won't...

How long should tissue expanders be in place? 5 answers

I had bi-lateral mastectomy and am in reconstruction now with tissue expanders. I heard the muscle contracts down and makes them smaller in the end. ...

Asymmetrical Breast Implant results 8 answers

I had a breast augmentation 3 months ago, 350cc filled to 400cc (Saline) under the muscle. My right breast was larger to begin with, so my surgeon...

Risk for getting a silicone allergy from breast implants? 8 answers

Alredy have latex sensitivity and question if silicone breast augmentation could trigger allergic reaction

Likelihood that right breast implant will drop? 7 answers

What is the likelihood that my right breast implant will drop, and if so, when? I started massaging my right breast 3 weeks after my surgery, as per...

Can I replace saline implants with silicone implants through my armpits? 14 answers

I had my saline breast implants 15 years ago.  Can I replace it with silicone implants go through my armpits? I had a consultation with my Dr. He...

Is macrolane a viable alternative to moderate breast augmentation surgery? 3 answers

I visited a web site that a doctor shows breast enhancement w/out surgery.  He says 'Macrolane is the first hyaluronic acid product developed to...

Sports bra and tighter bra after breast implants? 7 answers

I'm post-op breast augmentation from a 34AA to full C (400cc). I want to know how long do you wear a sports bra and would a tighter one be best...

Breast implant size advice for very petite frame? 10 answers

I am a very petite Asian woman, 31 years old with one baby. I used to be a medium B. After breast feeding for 10 months, my breasts are more like an A...

One breast more swollen after breast augmentation 10 answers

I am just over 3 weeks post op breast augmentation. I received 425cc in right and 475cc in left. My left breast had to have the dual plane procedure....

Are 300 cc silicone breast implants too big for me? 4 answers

Will getting 300 cc high profile mentor silicone breast implants be too big/fake looking on my body? The implants will be under the muscle. I am 5 ft....

Is Cephalexin strong enough to clear infection in Breast Implant? 15 answers

I had Breast Augmentation surgery 8 days ago. I was sent home from the surgery centre with a 5 day prescription of Cephalexin. 2 days after finishing...

Normal breast augmentation side effects? 3 answers

I have recently had breast augmentation.on my left breast dropped right away and milk leaked from the insision. The right breast never seemed to drop....

Breasts too high after augmentation 3 answers

I had a breast augmentation three weeks ago (Mentor high profile silicone texturized implants, 350 CC's). I am a little worried because they are too...

Over the muscle implant placement after radiation therapy? 13 answers

I have had a bilateral mastectomy. I have under the muscle silicone implants. I had radiation treatment on the right breast and the implant is...

After breast implant surgery will I have visible scars? 5 answers

I want larger breasts but I'm afraid that the scars will be obvious when I wear a swimsuit. Where and how big would the scars be if I got breast...

How hard is recovery from a mommy makeover? 18 answers

What is recovery like with Breast augmentation and a Tummy tuck? I have scheduled both and am pretty scared. I am worried that the pain will be...

Risks of Twilight sedation for Breast lift and augmentation? 7 answers

I'm a healthy 27 year old. I've been to a consultation with a local Dr. and I'm considering a Breast lift/Breast implants. However, I want to...


Sleep bra for support after Breast implants and lift? 6 answers

After having Breast implants and breast lift, would you recommend using a sleep bra for extra support? Is so, do you recommend a particular one?

How early can capsular contraction start and what are the symptoms? 7 answers

I just had a breast augmentation with a crescent lift 10 days ago. My left breast has already settled in nicely, but my right breast still sits high...

Detrimental to wait after 3 months for breast pocket revision? 4 answers

I had a Breast Augmentation on 2/13/09. My right breast implant will not drop. I've been massaging 4 times daily, wearing the strap (was advised to...

How many cc's to achieve C cup from A cup? 6 answers

I am a petite woman currently an A cup and I want to be a full C cup. I am going to get saline implants under the muscle. How many cc's would it take...

Are 300cc Silicone breast implants too big for a petite, A cup woman? 13 answers

Will getting 300cc high profile silicone breast implants be too big or fake-looking on my body? The implants will be under the muscle. My...

Which breast implant size and placement is ideal for me? 14 answers

I'm 40 years old, 155 lbs, 5'8" tall, currently an A cup, and I want to go to a full C or small D with silicone implants. Which size and implant...

How long do muscle spasms after a breast augmentation last? 9 answers

I have gone from a small B cup to having 500 cc implants. I am having to take Valium just to perform the exercises to form the pockets.

Advice for breast augmentation redo after pregnancy? 13 answers

I currently have 350 HP breast implants, but I had a baby and the now sag. My nipple is just above the crease and I have about 1-2 inches of breast...

What are symptoms of bacterial infection on breast implants? 4 answers

I had textured saline implants put in about 20 months ago. The implant shifted and I went back to surgery 5 days later, experiencing fever, chills,...

Possible to get lift and implants but maintain breast size? 19 answers

I am 23 years old and a 36DD. I had my daughter 6 months ago. My breasts are sagging, but not too bad. I am wanting to get a lift and implants and...

Advice for too small breast implants? 10 answers

I feel that my implants are way too small (I got 275cc filled to 300 under the muscle). I feel like my surgeon did not properly advise me on choosing...

Smaller breast after augmentation revision 4 answers

I just had my right breast fixed 2 weeks ago because it never dropped. So now, my doctor made a new pocket and tacked it up! I am wearing a band to...

Drooping nipples after breast lift and implants 11 answers

I just had implants a week ago. I had a circumareolar lift and implants. I wanted my nipples moved, but they don't really seem to be moved. My implant...

Link between fibromyalgia and saline breast implants? 10 answers

I'm 38 years old.  Started suffering from lots of aches and fatigue few years after my breast augmentation with saline implants. There is a Dr....

Pain after arm Liposuction and Breast Implants 2 answers

It's been 33 days since I had arm Liposuction and Breast Augmentation through my arm pit. It looks like a tendon was attached to the area that was...

What is the cc and cup size... 10 answers

After a surgery with 280 grams  with diameter 116mm, 34B I am 5 "2, 52 kg. Thanks

What are the risks of Breast Augmentation for people prone to keloids? 12 answers

I have keloid-prone skin and would like to have implants. Are there chances of hardening of breasts or having breast higher than normal? Do people who...

MP or HP Breast implants for less rippling? 14 answers

I am 5 foot 3 and 92 lbs. I currently have moderate plus smooth round gel implants but am now considering switching to high profile. Since I was...

Subpectoral placement vs. subfascial breast implant placement 5 answers

If a subpectoal placement of implant requires a cutting of the pectoral muscle, does this account for the warning that some surgeons give that the...

If you get breast implants removed, is a lift going to be enough? 11 answers

...or would i need to get smaller implants? I was going to just have a breast lift but instead had breast implants put in also about 5 years ago, and...

600cc Breast implants to achieve D cup too large? 13 answers

I am going in for my breast implants in a week, and I'm having second thoughts about the size. I am 25 years old, I have one child, and I don't have...


Big pocket under arm after breast augmentation 10 answers

I have Saline implants under the muscle and my right implant has always been a little off to the right. If I flex my chest muscles, my right implant...

Going bigger after breast implant replacement? 5 answers

I recently had my saline breast implants removed about a week ago and had silicone memory gel implants in. I didn’t have the cc information, for...

Can fungus or bacteria grow inside a breast implant? 5 answers

I heard a web report of bacterial or fungal growth in a saline implant. Can this happen with mentor silicone breast implants?

Breast Implant placement to correct asymmetry and sagging? 10 answers

Over or under breast augmentation to correct asymmetry and sagging? Lift?

Where can I find more affordable Breast Augmentation? 6 answers

I had a partial hysterectomy 11 months ago and due to hormonal changes and no longer taking birth control, my breast size has gotten so much smaller....

How long before Memory gel implants feel natural? 4 answers

It's been three weeks since my memory gel implant. Is it normal for my breasts to still feel firm and tighten when cold? It feels really hard when I...

Clothes to wear after Tummy Tuck, Breast augmentation and lift? 3 answers

I'm having a Tummy Tuck, Breast lift and augmentation in a few months. What type of clothes can I wear after? Many people say that because of the...

Silicone vs Saline breast implants? 7 answers

In 20 days, I will be getting a breast lift with implants and I'm indecisive about the type of implant to use - Saline or Silicone?

Recommended cup size for my frame? 9 answers

I am 5'7" 110 pounds and SKINNY!! I am currently wearing a 32 AA. I recently met with a plastic surgeon and I want a small C. He said I could go...

Easy to add more saline to the implants? 13 answers

I have had my saline implants for nearly 2 weeks. I feel like one implant is bigger than the other (fuller). Is it easy for my doctor to go back in...

Odd-shaped breasts after augmentation 6 answers

I just had breast implants 6 weeks ago and I'm starting to feel a little discouraged. Since augmentation my breasts have an odd shape. They're kind of...


Will high profile breast implants result in cone shaped breasts? 6 answers

I have 1 week till surgery. Can high profile Breast implants make your breast cone shaped?I'm 140 lbs and 5ft 5in with a chest about 35in around. My...

Where can I get stem cell breast implants? 6 answers

I would like stem cell breast augmentation for the natural beauty of slightly enhanced breasts.

Is breast lift the only option for sagging breasts? 13 answers

I am considering a breast augmentation. I have always been a decent C cup, but in the last year, I have lost approx. 35 lbs, and it has left my...

How to recognize infection symptoms after breast augmentation? 9 answers

HI, I got a breast augmentation 1 month ago and my right breast is still red on the top and kinda tender (more than the other one).  I don't have...

Shorter recovery time due to fitness level? 7 answers

I'm a 42-year old personal trainer who lifts weights heavily and on a regular basis. I've given birth to and nursed four wonderful children- the...

Symmastia after Breast Augmentation 8 answers

I had breast augmentation in 2006. My surgeon quickly noticed that I had symmastia and had told me that it was no big deal and it should improve over...

Gummy bear breast implants cost? 6 answers

How much is the Gummy bear breast implants surgery? I want to get breast implants and I am very interested in the gummy bear implants but cant find...

Advice for exercise after breast augmentation? 4 answers

I work out everyday and am getting breast implants ASAP. I know it will be hard to run or do the elliptical, but can I do stationary bike at the gym,...

3 most important questions to ask a breast surgeon? 20 answers

 almost personally made the final decision for breast implants.  Just begining search for the right plastic surgeon.  I am worried i'll...

Do I have to stop smoking before breast implants? 2 answers

I am 25 yrs old and a mother to 3 beautiful children. I have breatsfeed all three of them and currently stopped about 2 to 3 weeks ago with my...

What causes stretch marks from breast augumentation and how can it be avoided? 3 answers

Although I am very happy with the size and shape of my implants, having gone from a small B to a normal C., I am too embarrased to to ever let them...

Symptoms of breast implant rupture? 11 answers

I have an opening in my incision with a steady flow of clear fluid leaking out. Could this be a rupture in my implant?  What symptoms or signs...

Where will I have scars after breast enhancement surgery? 2 answers

I want breast implants, but I don't want obvious scars.  Do I have a choice regarding where the incisions are made?

Best Breast Implants for saggy breasts? 9 answers

I have had 3 pregnancies, and lost significant volume in my breast. I would like a life and Breast augmentation. Is there a preference in Breast...

Pain and downward pointing nipples after Breast augmentation? 6 answers

It's been three months since I have had Breast augmentation done. I had the implants put under the muscle however, the breasts are still sore and...

Do implants move or change shape after pregnancy? 13 answers

I had breast augmentation, under the muscle, using saline smooth shelled implants 8 years ago. I had a child three years ago and my implants are now...

How many cc's of Breast Implants to get D cups? 10 answers

I'm a 36A cup, 5'6" and want to be a large D or small DD. What cc's should I get? I weigh 145 pounds with a large frame?

How can I improve or prevent tenting after Breast Augmentation? 8 answers

I had breast augmentation surgery 2.5 weeks and have mild tenting. Can I do anything pro-active to heal it or prevent further stretching?

Can you feel the edges of a saline breast implant? 15 answers

I am 33, 5'1,115 lbs., and I am about to get a breast lift and augmentation. I went in with research knowing I want to use silicone implants because...

Running after Breast implants? 6 answers

After having Breast implants, will I be able to go running without affecting the implants?

Round lump after breast augmentation 7 answers

I just had a breast augmenation 2 weeks ago.  I was massaging and I feel a tiny round ball or lump inside my skin between my armpit and breasts. ...

Will nipple and breast numbness after breast implants go away? 6 answers

I had breast augmentation 2 weeks ago, and my nipples and a large part of my breasts are numb. Is this normal, and will it go away? I started as a 34A...

Breast implant replacement cost? 6 answers

How much does breast implant replacement cost as compared to the initial surgery?

Is subglandular breast implant placement right for me? 6 answers

I'm a mother of 2 who breastfed so I do have some ptosis. My current size is a 36B but am looking to only go maybe to a large C at most. I have been...

Anticipated size not achieved after breast augmentation 7 answers

I had breast augmentation surgery last Tuesday. I was a 34 A and wished to be a C or D cup. My consultant advised me that it was achievable, and I...

Breast size after augmentation? 10 answers

I am 25 years old, 5'6" tall, and 144 lbs. I am currently a  B cup and I am getting 400cc Mentor Gel implants (moderate profile) in about a...

What are the pros and cons to textured vs. smooth implants? 12 answers

Are textured silicone implants firmer? Do they still feel very natural? I'm a thin girl, 5'3" and 100 lbs. I'm having my surgery in a week...

How do I find the best breast augmentation doctor? 8 answers

Its really hard to find information about the breast augmentation doctors, who to go to, how to make the decision about one doctor over another. 

Will 400cc implants give me a full C or small D cup? 3 answers

I am 5'9", 39 yrs old, and roughly about 165-170 lbs. Have never had children. My bust size is 36 small B. I have been considering breast...

Tear drop vs round Breast Implants for petite build? 6 answers

Hi! I'm a 19 year old girl who is petite build, short about 150cm (4'9"), breast size about an A cup and is going to get Breast implants but I'm...

Going bigger after first Breast Augmentation 10 answers

I just got Saline breast implants 16 days ago. I am 24 years old, 5'1 in height and weighs 100 lbs. Before, I was about a 34A but could fit into a 32B...

High profile vs moderate plus profile breast implants? 2 answers

I have Saline 400 cc mentor 1600's now going to get Silicone either high or mod plus mentor) July 2nd. I am wondering if the high implants will give...

Bottoming out of breast implants the fault of surgeon? 12 answers

I think my right breast implant has bottomed out. I noticed the difference within a month of the original surgery. When I lay on my back the right...

Which Breast implants result in natural slope and cleavage? 7 answers

My wife is going to get Breast Augmentation in 3 months. She's 130 lbs, 5'4", 34A (breast fed 2 children), breast width was narrow, long...

Is breast implant reduction too risky? 9 answers

I had 500 grams silicone high profile implants place about 3 months ago. They feel a little too big and firm. I would like to downgrade them to maybe...

Can I have breast augmentation re-do this early? 7 answers

I have decided to trade my 400hp for 175cc (right) and 200cc (left) to get a nice B. I received my breast implants a month ago. I have my re-do...

Should I pay for breast augmentation redo? 9 answers

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Breast implant type and size I should I get? 2 answers

I recently had my consultation. I am getting breast implants in September. I opted for saline, however the silicone just felt much more believable and...

275cc vs 350cc Breast Implants for a definite C cup? 5 answers

Hi there,I'm getting Breast Implants. I'm currently between a size 32A to B bra. 5'4", weigh 117 pounds, I want to be a decent C cup. Doctor has...

Wait for revision surgery for second capsular contracture? 4 answers

Should I wait a couple more months to decide to get revision surgery for my capsular contracture for the second time? I had my first breast...

Volume difference in Breast Implant Exchange 7 answers

I currently have saline implants overfilled to approx 510ccs. I'm having them exchanged out for the memory gel (9 years later). I want to go a little...

Flying after Tummy Tuck and Breast augmentation? 11 answers

I'm an American who moved to Australia and I had my Breast augmentation done in the states 2 years ago. I am thinking about using my 6 week leave to...

Breast implants - How long should they last? 5 answers

I read a on this site where someone said they had to get their implants re-done 20-some years later.  I thought that getting breast implants was...

How can I prevent capsular contracture? 3 answers

I currently have Capsular Contracture...I am planning to have it surgically removed. What can I do to prevent this from happening again?  Does...

Breast Lift and Breast Implants ideal size 9 answers

I'm going to have a breast lift as well as implants. My surgeon suggests 200cc implants while  my current size is 32DD/E, but i lack volume. In...

Should I avoid getting breast implants due to my family history of breast cancer? 6 answers

I am in my 50's and my breasts are "sagging". I do not want the scarring associated with a lift. Is there a problem with getting either a...


Exercises for tightening pectoral muscles after breast implants? 3 answers

I had breast implants about two months ago. I was told by my doctor that I was borderline of needing a lift with the implants. I chose to wait and...

Is there a "weight limit" to have Breast Augmentation? 8 answers

I am 5'5" and approximately 210 lbs. I just had a plastic surgeon tell me that I was "too fat" for breast augementation and he would...

Too low pocket or crease caused Double Bubble deformity? 3 answers

I have Double Bubble deformity on my left breast, where the implant hangs below actual breast instead of filling it in. Was the pocket or crease too...

Does the brava system increase breasts a cup size? 7 answers

Does brava work for someone 34c who wants to become 34d. My breasts are flat and not perky...

Does wearing a bra protect breast implants from bottoming out? 15 answers

Do you have to wear a bra after breast augmentation for a certain period of time? Does it help keep your implants from bottoming out?

Mentor memeroy gel moderate plus profile give me a more natural softer breast? 6 answers

I am looking into having BA revision. I have done a lot of research on the net and currently have 365cc round high profile cohesive gel implants...

Ideal silicone implant cc for small C size? 8 answers

I am currently sized AA or AAA. I would like to be a 34 full B or small C cup.The breast implants. I am getting Natrelle silicone and will be placed...

Smelly silicone gel breast implants? 10 answers

My silicone gel breast implants smell! I can smell them and so can my friends. I thought it was just me but people I know can smell them. What is...

Saline Breast Implants Revision 6 answers

I got Saline Breast Implants 6 months ago. My doctor did a good job. However, my left breast is slightly less full in projection as well as in width....

How soon after Breast Augmentation can I resume activities? 8 answers

How soon after Breast Augmentation can I start working or going to the beach? I'm planning to do my surgery during summertime.

Do silicone and saline implants weigh the same? 6 answers

I have Becker Breast implants that are not longer available in the US.  They are two-layer implants. The inside layer is saline - outer layer is...

What makes Mentor CPG and Allergan 410 implants not good choices for most? 4 answers

I had a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction in 2000. I am just unhappy with the way my implants look and feel. I have an...

What is your experience with full vs. high profile silicone implants 7 answers

Placed under the fascia? I will be having augmentation with 240cc full profile Natrelle implants. (I am 5ft, 107lb, extremely toned pectoralis...

Breast implants bigger than 300cc for a small frame? 12 answers

I just went to a consultation for breast implants and was disappointed when the doctor told me the largest I can go for my small frame is 300 cc. I...

How long after breast augmentation surgery are breasts swollen? 3 answers

I had a breast reduction two weeks ago. I started at a 32F, and my doctor and I agreed that "around" a small C-cup would be better for my...

Massive, out of shape breasts from bigger implants 3 answers

I'm 5'2" and had breast implants. I asked for 600cc and they put 750cc. I am not happy, as my breasts are massive and out of shape. It has only...

Swelling, lumps, pain after Breast Augmentation 8 answers

I am one week post-op from my Breast Augmentation. I am 18 years old. I started with a 32AA, and got 250CC unders, crease incision. I have had some...

Can someone please give me advice on what happened to my breast? 9 answers

I had a breast augmentation in June of last year. Everything looked great until after a car accident recently. The damage to my car was over $5,000....

How long do I have to wait to downsize my implants? 18 answers

My doctor told me 3 months because otherwise I could have significant bleeding. Is this true?

Asymmetry and burning sensation after breast implants 5 answers

I just got Mentor high profile Silicone breast implants 22 days ago. My left breast is 550 cc and my right breast is now 500 cc. The left one seems a...

Subfascial implant placement risks? 7 answers

What are the risks for Capsular Contracture, Symmastia, botttoming out, and distortion with subfascial placement? Are they better or worse? I'm...

Skin retraction after breast lift upon breast implant removal 4 answers

I am seeking medical opinions of a breast lift upon removal of implants, without replacement. I have 300cc, textured, anatomical, submuscular saline...

Under vs over the muscle placement for Silicone breast implants? 10 answers

I am getting 400cc moderate plus Mentor Silicone gel implants on Monday! And I still have to choose over or under the muscle. I am 5' tall and weigh...

Way to stop dropping of silicone implant? 10 answers

I am two weeks post op from TABA with silicone 300/325cc unders (34 maybe-a-B preop)and since surgery I have had what looks like a double bubble. It...

Can saline breast implants be rejected by the body? 7 answers

I have saline implants but i'm sick all the time. My breasts hurt and my head and hormones feel out of whack. I've had them for 3 years... Could my...

Breast Augmentation during Menstrual Period 4 answers

Hi doctors, Could you let me know from a surgeon's perspective, are there any cons from operating on a patient (breast reconstruction / augmentation)...

Can inframammary fold be sutured to fit smaller implant? 12 answers

If my natural inframammary fold was lowered and the sides of my breasts where made wider to fit the diameter of my 500 gram implants, can they be...

What size is right for breast augmentation? 5 answers

I am booked for breast augmentation  i am a size 38a and the doctor has said he will give me 290cc is that a good size for me? Editor Note: Also...

Breast Augmentation concerns for patients with Ulcerative Colitis 11 answers

I am having my Breast Augmentation done on Feb 11th but one thing still concerns me. I can't seem to find anyone else with my condition.  I have...

Bad capsular contraction require waiting for breast tissue regrowth? 10 answers

I have very bad capsular contraction with 410CC implants (I had 3 surgeries and went larger - overfilled due to rippling). The Dr. said he needed to...

Seroma or normal swelling after Breast Augmentation? 6 answers

How can you tell the difference between a seroma and normal swelling? I have an area of puffiness over my right breast, and the area is numb. But it...

Anesthesia for Breast Augmentation 7 answers

I am considering Breast Augmentation and I've noticed that some surgeons use twilight anesthesia while others use general anesthesia. What are the...

One breast larger than the other 16 answers

I hate having one breast larger than the other. Is there a breast surgery that can fix a full cup size difference? Do some women get only 1 breast...

Breast aug scar is a few inches above the fold line - is this a mistake? 10 answers

Is it common to have a breast augmentation scar one and half inches above the breast fold line? Or are most incisions right on the fold line? Did the...

How long does it take capsular contracture to occur? 4 answers

I just had a 2nd capsulotomy on my right breast. A drain was placed this time. I am only 4 days out but so far so good except for some moderate pain...

Breast implants after childbirth? 10 answers

How long do I have to wait if I want to get Breast implants after childbirth?

Best implant projection for women with hourglass figure? 5 answers

I am 5'8", 125 lbs. with a small waist and slightly bigger hips. I have been told I have an hourglass figure. I am considering having 500 cc high...

Right breast implant sits higher than the other 7 answers

I recently had breast augmentation with an internal lift three weeks ago. My right breast implant sits a little higher and I have loose skin around...

What to do with bad results from Breast Implants? 16 answers

I am a year and a half years post-op. I recently went to my surgeon and found out that my implants have bottomed out. My scars are keloided and about...

Breast tattoo safe with breast implants? 8 answers

I have breast implants and would like to have a tattoo that covers my left breast. Is this dangerous? I've had the implants for 4 years.

Ultrasound or laser treatment for capsular contracture? 11 answers

So I had a B/A done almost 6 months ago and at 3 months developed capsular contracture on left breast. I have been on accolate for 2 months and now...

Suction Drains for Breast Augmentation Revision 9 answers

Hi doctors. What are your thoughts of using drains for breast augmentation revisions? My PS is about to perform a capsulorrhaphy on me along with...

Achieving size D breasts after breast augmentation? 9 answers

I currently wear a size 40C bra. I'm having Breast Augmentation in a month I choose 400cc moderate profile. Will this give me a full C to a D?

Alternative to General anesthesia for Breast Augmentation? 14 answers

I want breast augmentation but do not want general anesthesia?  Is it possible to have the surgery with conscious sedation and local anesthesia...

Breasts too spaced apart after augmentation and lift 9 answers

My breasts were sagging and I was a 34 B so decided to have surgery. It's been 2 weeks since I had Breast Lift and Augmentation (255 cc) combined with...

Sore, swollen breast after breast implant replacement and lift 7 answers

I had my large breast implants replaced 4 days ago with smaller ones. I also had a breast lift. Today, I lifted too much and probably used my arms...

Crescent lift with implants to correct mild breast asymmetry? 4 answers

I have mild breast asymmetry, 1 cm to be exact. I have 2 different opinions from 2 different doctors. One wants to do a crescent breast lift with...

How long before Liposuction results can be corrected? 11 answers

I had a full Tummy tuck, Breast augmentation, and Liposuction of the hips and outer thighs 4 weeks ago. I immediately noticed the results of the outer...

Are high profile breast implants advisable for my build? 7 answers

I am 5'11, have a 37 in ribcage, B-cup size, and weigh 175 lbs. I was recommended a 550cc High Profile silicone breast implants but I wonder if going...

Are 500cc to 510cc breast implants too big for 34 Full C? 13 answers

I am having a breast lift and breast implants done. My curennt bra size is around a 34 full C. My doctor said she would just get a lift but I want a...

Do Gummy Bear Implants feel harder? 4 answers

Do Gummy Bear breast implants feel harder than the current Memory Gel Implants?

How to have multiple plastic surgery procedures safely? 9 answers

I am having Smart Lipo with suction done on my upper back and flanks in a few days. I also plan to have a Tummy tuck, Breast augmentation with Lift...

Will 450 cc of Breast implant cause rippling? 13 answers

I heard getting 450 cc or over will cause rippling, is this true? I'm an A cup and want a C or small D cup.

Moderate vs High profile Breast implants to retain cup size? 7 answers

I am having Breast Implant revision next week due to capsular contracture from the first surgery 11 yrs ago.I have 430cc Saline breast implants under...

Payment for revision breast surgery when implants bottom out? 7 answers

My left breast has bottomed out. I am 9 weeks post surgery. Who pays for revision surgery? My doctor, insurance, or me... again?  Is the price...

Uneven breasts from breast augmentation edema? 7 answers

I had a breast augmentation 3 weeks ago. The right breast had an edema from day one and the swelling was big. Now it has gone down a bit, but still...

Can you have implants after a breast reduction and lift? 14 answers

My breast are heavy and have been so since my early teens. I plan to have a redution with a lift. But I never see any before/afters that I like. The...

Stitch abscess after Breast augmentation? 5 answers

I had Breast augmentation and Mastopexy in 2/2009. I had 1 follow-up visit with surgeon who performed surgery. I had to move for my job, so found...

Breast implant size and placement for slim, sporty woman? 12 answers

I am a 34 AA, slim, 42-year-old who is very sporty. My ribcage under my breast is 30 inches. I am having breast implants and don't want to have large...

Silicone gel implants feel like rocks 4 answers

I love asking questions on here.  Thanks for being so helpful.  It's been 3 weeks since my breast augmentation and I still feel a lot of...

Will I need breast lift with implant downsizing? 11 answers

I had a breast augmentation over a year ago. I was an A cup, and got a moderate silicone 225cc. I'm very petite, so I didn't want to go that big. I...

Is breast augmentation redo recommended for me? 7 answers

I have recently undergone breast augmentation. I'm a small B and want to be a full C cup. My surgeon has placed 290cc memory gel silicone implants. At...

Will smaller breast implants be less visible through the skin? 14 answers

I have very little breast tissue and went from a nearly A cup to a C cup. I am trying to weigh my options as my implants are not only very visible...

How common is a silicone allergy with silicone breast implants? 6 answers

I have a lot of allergies and I am concerned that silicone may be a problem for me. Is there any way to test for a silicone allergy? Is it rare or...

200cc silicone breast implants for petite but muscular frame? 8 answers

I'm only 5' 1", I do body-figure competitions so I'm fairly lean but muscular. I wear a 32A bra which I don't even fill! My doctor only wants to...

Estimated cup size after breast implants? 6 answers

What cup will I be if i have 280 cc Silicone high profile implant? I'm a 34B at the moment? The 280 cc implant is 116mm wide.

Will the new silicone implants make me sick? The old ones did... 3 answers

I had silicone breast implants put in 1985. I was diagnosed with Epstein Barr and Fibromyalgia about a year later. It was not until 1995-I decided...

Pain in right breast after augmentation 11 answers

I had breast augmentation two months ago. I still have pain in my right breast, near to the breast bone area. At night if I sleep on the right side,...

Why do doctors suggest Silicone implants more than Saline? 6 answers

Is there a reason why every plastic surgeon I visit would suggest to me to get Silicone breast implants? Is it safer than Saline? And also how soon do...

Advisable breast implants placement for weightlifters? 14 answers

I'm an athlete, one who tends to have shoulder injuries, and worry about under the muscle Breast implants placement. It seems more commom than over...

Will HP breast implants help with pigeon chest? 9 answers

During a consultation, I was told I have Pectus Carinatum (pigeon chest). Presently, I am 34C, and considering breast augmentation (I had a breast...

Spreading rash from steri strips after breast implants 3 answers

I had breast implants almost 5 weeks ago and at 3 weeks, I started to get itchy and red around the steri strips. I had them removed a week later, and...

Regretting decision to get breast implants 9 answers

I am regretting my decision to get breast implants. I wish I had done a breast lift only and skipped the implant. I feel trapped in "them"...

Uneven swelling post breast implants operation 6 answers

I had breast implants done 6 days ago. One breast is noticeably more swollen than the other. My doctor said it was fine yesterday, but im still...

Breast augmentation through TUBA procedure? 13 answers

I want to do a Transumbilical (TUBA) Breast augmentation. Can use you TUBA procedure to put the implants under the muscle?

Advice for achieving good cleavage with breast implants? 4 answers

I'm 24 years old and I had breast implants last year, from 32A to a 32D with 310 cc high profile, 11cm wide, 5.4 projection breast implants.Although...

How fast can capsular contracture develop after breast augmentation? 7 answers

I had my breast augmentation surgery 15 days ago and had an allergic reaction to a band aid I used over my nipples because they were too sensitive....

Spiral flap vs. breast implants? 10 answers

More magazine has an story: "New help for 'pancake' breasts, which states women with deflated breasts after pregnancy or weight losss can get an...

Saline breast implants or Silicone? 2 answers

Which lasts longer between Saline breast implants and Silicone breast implants?

How long does swelling last after open capsulotomy? 8 answers

I had a second revision on right breast on March 17. It is still swollen and I have a small lump in the right upper outside that I noticed yesterday....

Exercising after Liposuction and Breast Augmentation? 6 answers

It's been about 4 weeks since I had abdominal Liposuction and Breast augmentation. I want to know if it is okay to begin abdominal exercises. I also...

Would 300cc Breast Implant result in natural look? 7 answers

I am getting high profile silicone breast implants. Will they look too big/fake on my body?The Breast implants will be over the muscle. I am 5 ft. 1in...

Breast size recommendation for average frame? 12 answers

I am going to get a breast consult this week and am stressing about what size to get. I know I want a full C or small D. I am 5'5" 120lbs and a 32A...

Post breast augmentation surgery: itching and fluid 2 answers

Hello, I am 17 days post op breast augmentation.My left breast is still a little harder than the right. My PS performed a forful squeeze on my l...

Can I get breast implants while on Accutane? 5 answers

Can I get breast implants while on Accutane? The doctor says that he uses local anesthesia with sedation. I am on my next to last month of Accutane....

Replace Breast implants every 10 years? 13 answers

Should Breast implants be replaced every 10 years? If not, how often? Is this covered by insurance?

How to avoid breast implant extrusion? 10 answers

Hello doctors, I am planning to have a re-operation due to a couple of problems. I have very thin skin, and currently I can feel a 'knuckle' (the...

What should I look for in breast augmentation before and after photos? 15 answers

I'm in the process of deciding whether or not to have breast implants, and I'm looking at all of these breast implants before and after photos- can I...

Under vs over the muscle for more natural results? 15 answers

I'm currently a big 'A', small 'B' cup, my height is 5'5.5", slim body frame and weigh about 119lbs. I'm 30 and have 2 children who were both...

Are 350cc Breast implants too big for slender frame? 9 answers

I am a 36B and I'm going for a 350cc Breast implants.  Is that too big? I am slim, slender swimmer's body.I'm not sure what what size implant to...

Breast augmentation even with fibrocystic breasts? 7 answers

I would really like to get a breast augmentation but I would also like to have children in the next 3 to 4 years. I have no children at present. Also,...


Dangers and risks of large breast implants? 11 answers

I am 5'6" and 145lbs. Is 650cc HP saline too big? I am currently a 34B and I'd like to have a 34DD breasts. I really don't want to go bigger than...

Lower leg and foot numbness on the deflated implant side 8 answers

I just realized that one of my saline implants has deflated. I have been having on and off numbness, in my left lower leg and foot, on the same side...

Will I have sagging breasts after explantation? 12 answers

I went from a 34B to a 34D. My implants are under the muscle and saline. My weight has gone down slightly, from 130-120lbs, I am 5'8", and 28...

Can I have multiple procedures done at once? 17 answers

I'm interested in getting 3 procedures: Breast Augmentation, Chin implant and Liposuction. When I mentioned this to my surgeon he told me that it's...

Teardrop Breast Implants above the muscle for slim build? 4 answers

I am booked in for Breast Augmentation in September. I am 5'4" and slim, weighing 53 kg, with small B cup. I also run about 4 miles per day. My...

Can I increase my cleavage by massaging my breasts? 8 answers

I just silicone breast implants 2.5 weeks ago and was wondering if there were any kind of massaging I can do to increase cleavage? I have more space...

Lifting after breast augmentation 9 answers

My doctor cleared me to return to my part-time serving job, which requires carrying up to 40 lbs of food with one arm at 3 weeks post-breast...

What are gummy bear implants? 3 answers

How are gummy bear implants different from silicone gel implants? Are they even available in the US?


Advice for approaching repeated capsular contracture? 3 answers

I'm looking for opinions ASAP since I meet with my plastic surgeon and her partner on Tuesday. I had submuscular, round, smooth, silicone breast...

Natural-looking Breast Implants for petite women? 3 answers

How many cc's (max.) for a smaller body frame to achieve a more natural-appearance? I am 5' tall and 100 lbs. I've had one childbirth and breastfed...

How long after TUBA Breast Augmentation can I get a tattoo? 4 answers

I'm 3 weeks post-breast augmentation, with a 1-inch incision on the umbilicus that has been healing normally. How long do I have to wait before I can...


Shouldn't my silicone implants be feeling more natural? 8 answers

If you're muscular and never had children, shouldn't silicone implants feel more natural? I have silicones under the muscle, and they feel like rubber...


Breast implants expand upon muscle relaxation? 3 answers

Do breast implants that are placed under the muscle (over 500cc's, at least) get a little bigger after the muscle relaxes?

Do I have Capsular Contracture? 6 answers

I had breast augmentation 6 months and 8 days ago. The left side of my breast is larger than the other. The right one looks rounder and as if the...

Help with healing from breast augmentation? 4 answers

I've had breast augmentation almost 3 years ago and since then I've had Capsular Contracture which made me go back into surgery twice. The first to...

Which is more painful between Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck? 13 answers

I am 5'6" ,128 lbs, and 26. I had a breast aug 4 years ago (sub muscular) and I am having a tummy tuck in a week. Which one is more painful. ...

Is it possible to be allergic to silicone? 5 answers

I am scheduled to have breast augmentation next Friday, April 3rd. I opted for the silicone gel implants. However, I had a terrible reaction to a pair...

Underwire bra after bottomed out implant revision? 9 answers

I have heard of using underwire bra after a bottomed out implant revision to help support the crease while scar tissues are forming. However, I have...

Can SUPER large breast implants lead to weight gain? 8 answers

...as the body tries to compensate for out of whack body symmetry - I've been told that it was inevitable to gain weight in trunk and legs when one...

Large bump after breast implants 8 answers

I had breast implants and on the left one, there is now a bump, rather large, about 1 inch around that sticks up like a second nipple. I was thinking...

Is 280ml breast Implant size too big for me? 4 answers

I'm 102.3lbs, 5'2'' (46kg, 160cm), Asian body, thin, breast size is 75cm, distance from shoulder to nipple: right 16cm & Left 17cm, between 2...

As swelling from Breast augmentation subside, will my cup size go down? 2 answers

I recently had Breast Augmentation about a week ago and they feel huge! I've been told by everyone that the swelling does go down, but how much? I've...

Best ways pre and post surgery to avoid capsular contracture? 7 answers

Can a doctor take to prevent capsular contraction with a high risk patient for cc? (I have had several cc.) Are there doctors who have a very low...

How to know if breast lift vs augmentation is needed? 19 answers

At what point do you know if you need a breast lift vs breast implants (or both)?

Breast implants for little breast tissue and thin skin? 7 answers

I have a very little breast tissue for Breast implants. My doctor recommended Saline implants because I have thin skin. However, all the articles I...

How soon can I have Breast Augmentation Revision? 8 answers

Could you please let me know what are some of the risks of operating on tissues that are not completely healed and settled? I had my Breast ...

Breast explant and reimplant under or over muscle? 5 answers

24 years no scar tissue problems, currently placed on top of muscle. Both silicone implants are ruptured. I have very little breast tissue of my own....

Long-term problems from peri-areolar technique? 10 answers

Does going through the areola for breast augmentation cause any long term problems such as problems with mammograms or cancer? Does a donut lift with...

Unnatural results after breast augmentation? 13 answers

Why do some post-op girls have that "frankenboob" look immediately after their breast augmentation surgery, while others look more natural? ...

Will I have enough time to heal after breast augmentation? 10 answers

I will be getting a breast augmentation April 24th. I have a fitness competition on Aug 14th. I need to be able to do cardio, weight-training, and...

When should I have breast implants replaced? 10 answers

I had a breast augmentation in December 2000. I was wondering, when do I need to have them replaced? Any feedback would be helpful. Thanks!

Is a 600cc breast implant big...period? 5 answers

Iam 24 years old,I recently went in for my first consultation with my surgeon,he recommended 450cc to 500cc to get a natural look. Im not too sure if...

What are the largest breast implants I should consider? 4 answers

I am looking into having a breast augmentation within the next 3 months, but the only potential surgeon I've met with so far told me that he would not...

Muscle repair after Breast reconstruction 9 answers

I had bilateral Breast reconstruction 2 years ago. The results are very unsatisfactory. I find it hard to explain what happened, but I have lost...

Breast surgeries to correct capsular contracture? 11 answers

I had Breast augmentation done 8 years ago. I think I need capsulectomy, Breast lift and another breast augmentation done. Am I correct? How can I...

What could be causing the burning and swelling sensation on my breasts? 5 answers

I have 6 yr old saline implants. The past few days my right breast has been really sore. I am also having a burning sensation and swelling. What could...

Mentor or McGhan saline breast implant replacement or warranty policy? 9 answers

What is the manufacturers Mentor or McGhan's replacement/warranty policy of saline breast implants from the early 90's? I just had to have 1 removed...

Do breast implants look 20 percent smaller once implanted? 4 answers

I have scheduled breast augmentation. My PS has suggested 280 high profile implants. I am 5'2" and weigh 110lbs with a small frame. I desire a...

Breast Implant size for saggy 34C's to achieve 34D's? 6 answers

Do I need Breast lift again? Will Breast augmentation help keep the girls standing upright? I am considering Breast augmentation and lift. I had a...

Allergy due to ruptured Silicone breast implants? 8 answers

I've had Silicone breast implants for two years, unfortunately as shown in the MRI, one is ruptured and the other one is leaking. I already saw a...

What are Hydrofil breast augmentation injections? 2 answers

I read about hydrofil injections to make the breasts more firm and stop sagging. What is this and is it safe?

State with cheapest Breast implant cost? 4 answers

I need to take out my 10 year old breast implants and want to replace them. I heard that it's cheaper in Alabama. Where is the LEAST amount to pay for...

Is 350 cc to 375cc breast implants right for C cup result? 3 answers

I am 32 years old, 5'4", and about 125 lbs. I used to be a full C until I lost weight. Now I am probably a B cup. I am considering the memory gel...

Complications from 500cc breast implants? 12 answers

I am 5'6" tall; I weigh 120lbs; and I have 29" ribcage with 34B breast size pre-op. My PS and I have decided on 500cc high profile breast...

Silicone breast implants size 6 answers

Can a 450-cc Silicone implants make a B cup to a D cup?

500cc Breast implants to achieve D cup? 3 answers

Hello, I am 5'9" tall and weighing 137 lbs. My chest is narrow and I am barely a 34B. I had my consultation yesterday and the doctor suggested 500cc...

Is the Natrelle breast kit really all that accurate? 12 answers

I was about to order the Natrelle breast kit to "try on" the idea of new breast size and what silicone breast implants may look like. my gf...

Will a Rodial breast augmentation last forever? 3 answers

What I would like to know is do you have to keep using it to maintain fuller breasts or does it last forever?

Who should pay for capsular contracture repair? 7 answers

If a person gets a capsular contracture and done everything possible, how can a doctor expect a patient to pay to replace implants. Shouldn't the fee...

Can I go from Breast Implant unders to overs? 12 answers

I don't like the way the muscle feels over the implant. How will my muscles be affected if I had revision surgery?

Are 450cc and 500cc implants too big for D cup breasts? 4 answers

I am a 34 yr. old woman, 155 lbs, medium frame, and my current bra size is 36D. I am undecisive about selecting a 400ccL/450ccR or a 450ccL/500ccR. I...

No swelling after transaxillary breast augmentation? 6 answers

I am currently 4 days post-op from a transaxillary breast augmentation. I had 240/270 implants placed, and I am worried that if the results shrink...

Implant Replacement - Will I lose breast tissues? 3 answers

Hello doctors, I am planning on a revision and put in a new implant instead of using the existing one. I had gone through implant removal before...

High profile breast implant advice 4 answers

I had my mind made up after doing years of research that I like Mod Plus saline implants for me. I thought the Mods were too wide and the HP are too...

Sagging breasts after breast implant exchange 6 answers

I recently had implant exchange. I also had a capsular contraction in one breast. Before the surgery, my breasts were sloped, but not hanging. After...

Doing research about breast implants 8 answers

What should i include in my research process for breast augmentation?


Picking a breast implants size 5 answers

How is it that some doctor would say, "pick a size" and I will put it in without a problem? And yet, another would say that the size I...

Best breast implant type and placement to avoid rippling? 11 answers

I am currently looking at two doctors for breast augmentation, both of which are very good. I am 5'2" 93 lbs. One doctor is very adamant about me...

Allergan style 410 Mentor CPG release update? 7 answers

Any updates on the release of the Allergan style 410 Mentor CPG. I'm scheduled for a revision to my mastectomy in Oct, 2009 and would hate it if they...

Laser hair removal damage my breast implants? 3 answers

I grew some hair around the areola after I gave birth. I would like to know if it is safe to have a laser hair remove on this area. I have not heard...

Numbness after breast implant exchange 10 answers

I had my breast implants exchanged (and 4th degree contraction scars removed) 6 weeks ago and I have total numbness over 75-80% of both breasts. ...

Bruising feeling after breast implants 14 answers

I got breast implants in 2006. It's been 3 years and everything has been fine, up until this past week when a small area of my right breast has been...

Is my body rejecting the saline breast implants? 7 answers

I just got saline implants with areola reduction march 6th. I’m still in a lot of pain. My breast softer from massage but still have heaviness...

Will getting breast implants cause back issues? 7 answers

I have severe scoliosis. I am a mother to 1. My breast are smaller than what they were before the birth and breastfeeding my child. They are diffrent...

Assurance for conservative Breast augmentation results? 14 answers

I am really nervous about my Breast augmentation on July 17. I am a 32A and I only want to be a B cup. I am so scared that he will make me bigger than...

Are 550cc Breast implants too big? 4 answers

I am 5'5" at 105 lbs 30" across chest. I have 350cc Silicone Breast Implants under the muscle, 18 yr old Dow corning implants needing...

Will weight loss affect my augmented breasts? 7 answers

I weigh 125lbs and I'm 5'5'. If I loose 5-10 lbs will it affect the size of my augmented breasts?

Causes of swollen lymph nodes, aching years after breast augmentation? 3 answers

I am 8 yrs post breast augmentation with saline implants and have swollen lymph nodes axillary, achiness and soreness in my right breast. Dr says...

Why do breast implants bottom out? 2 answers

My left breast has bottomed out. I am 9 weeks post surgery. Is this my fault? Did my surgeon screw up? How/why do breast implants bottom out? Should I...

Muscle spasm after breast augmentation? 5 answers

I had a breast augmentation 4 months ago and I am still having a sharp pain on my left breast. I'm not sure if it's a muscle spasm or what, but it...

Orange fluid nipple discharge after breast augmentation? 2 answers

So I had a breast augmentation done almost 6 months ago, and at 3 months developed capsular contracture on left breast. I have been on accolate for 2...

Is it too early to have my implants replaced? 9 answers

I had breast augmentation in August 2007 and had my right implant removed 5 months later. The cause of it was unknown at the time, but after months...

Breast implants - greater risk of cancer? 6 answers

Do breast implants have any bearing on breast cancer risk?

Should I remove my implants? 10 answers

I had saline implants done 2/07. Surgery went well. In 1/08, I started having strange physical symptoms...jolting awake with electric shock every 20...

When should I get Breast Augmentation after weaning? 2 answers

I am currently breastfeeding my 20 month old baby and I intend on weaning her when she turns 2 years old. My question is, when can I have Breast...

No milk coming out after Breast Augmentation? 10 answers

I had my breast augmentation about 4 years ago, and I gave birth to my daughter 8 days ago. My milk has still not come in. I am NOT planning on breast...

Radiation treatment effects on silicone implants? 8 answers

I'll be having a lumpectomy and I have concerns about the silicone implants I already have. My surgeon said that I will need radiation every 5 days...

Second breast augmentation recovery period 3 answers

What is the recovery like for a second breast augmentation? I am going from 270cc saline and switching to 390cc saline. How long before I can work...

Areola scar correction after Breast Augmentation and Lift 4 answers

Are there any procedures like skin grafts for correcting breast augmentation scars? I got implants a year ago, and my doctor did a crescent lift. The...

What does capsular contracture pain feel like? 4 answers

I have pain in my left breast that feels like needles are poking around in there. I have silicone implants. Is this a normal feeling? Is this capsular...

Air bubble in breast implant? 3 answers

I have saline under the muscle implants. They are almost one month old. I have always had a small air bubble in the bottom side of one of them. It is...

Risk infection from shower water post breast augmentation? 7 answers

I had breast augmentation 3 weeks ago & am going to Mexico next week. I will not get in the ocean or pool but I worry about getting an infection...

Another breast augmentation to add volume to saline implants? 5 answers

I went for 500cc's should have gone 600cc's like my dr. said. Will I have to have the full surgery done again to go bigger? I went about 100cc's too...

Will going under the muscle with interfere with my workouts? 9 answers

I am considering breast implants but have some concerns with going over or under the muscle. I am a 32A and very lean. I have had two children with...

Does daily exercise affect breast implant placement? 8 answers

I have 600 cc implants under the muscle but I work out 6 days every week and my friend told me if i work out every day, my implants are going to be...

Surgeon in US who uses more than 800cc silicone implants? 11 answers

Is there a surgeon in the United States that can and will use a silicone breast implants larger than 800cc?

Cellulitis after breast implant replacement and lift 2 answers

I had breast implant replacement and breast lift done a week ago. I have cellulitis in the left breast. It is very painful red and swollen. I don't...

MRI screening for silicone breast implants? 12 answers

Do silicone breast implants need MRI screening every 2 to 3 years?

Breast scar capsule after implant explantation 9 answers

I want to have my silicone gel implants removed. I have had them for two years. I have had no problems, just feel it was a big mistake and would...

Should I switch to high profile breast implants? 5 answers

I have 420cc low profile in right now. My frame is small and I feel like I have a pancake inside. I have never felt the implant projected as much as...

How to get more projection from breast implants? 14 answers

How can I get more projection with breast implants? I currently have 500 cc gel silicone high profile implant, but didnt exactly achieve my goal for...

Will 500cc breast implants look good for my body? 7 answers

I'm 5'3" and I weigh approximately 118 lbs. Currently, I have moderate profile Saline breast implants filled to 390cc. Recently, I have decided...

Bigger breast implant replacement after ruptured old ones? 10 answers

I am 5'7" weigh 135 lbs. I just had my Breast implant ruptured I am now doing silicone vs the saline. I had 380cc in my previous augmentation. My...

Bad breast implant results. What are my rights? 9 answers

I had a lift and implants done two and a half years ago. I recently noticed that one breast seemed higher and firmer with slight discomfort now and...

Hard upper breast after silicone implants 10 answers

I have had silicone implants for 31 years. Several months ago, my right breast got hard on the top. I had my mammogram, which was normal. I also went...

Should folded Breast Implants be replaced? 10 answers

I recently found a lump in my left breast. Upon diagnostic mammography it showed a fold in the upper part of my saline breast implant. While relieved...

Liposuction and Breast Augmentation through belly button? 3 answers

Is it possible to get breast augmentation through the belly button and liposuction at the same time?

Larger Breast implant to create upper pole fullness and cleavage? 11 answers

The doctor said that my tissue and skin are the culprits, not able to hold the implants up. I am 128 lbs. 5'4 and before surgery between B and C cup.

Bottoming out or other implant needs to drop? 8 answers

I'm on my 16th day post breast augmentation. I was 34A pre-op. I have 350cc Mentor cohesive silicone breast implants under muscle, with transaxillary...

Will a 500cc breast implants make me a full D or DD if am a full B now? 4 answers

Am 21 have 3 children all breast fed for 6 months, am 175 lbs 5/7. I was told that am a B cup and I want to be a large D or DD. What cc breast...

Silicone breast implant size for petite frame? 6 answers

I am 5'1, 109 lbs, and I have a petite frame. What size of silicone breast implants is best for me?

Are Allergan CUI Silicone Breast implants safe? 3 answers

Are they more liquid than cohesive gel or are they a type of cohesive gel? Are they an economy brand?

Best way to communicate breast surgery expectations? 10 answers

I had breast lift and implants done in 2006 after massive weight loss. I asked to be a perky full C to a small D. I ended up being a not perky 34DD!...

D cup Breast implants generally look too large? 3 answers

I am due to have my Breast implants surgery soon and unsure about size. I am 5'2" and 8 stone with no children. I was thinking of having either C...

Can you use the same incision to increase breast size? 13 answers

If a primary breast augmentation is done through the armpit, can a second surgery to increase size be done through the same incision site of the armpit?

Should implants be placed under or over the muscle for a slim frame? 9 answers

I've seen 2 different and very good plastic surgeons, both have said I should go with silicone, but one said I should go with under the muscle and the...

Silicone gel implants for women below 22 years old? 10 answers

Okay, so I went to my consultation about a week ago with a plastic surgeon in Chicago IL. I was always told that you need to be 22 to get silicon gel...

Pain and itching from Saline breast implants 4 answers

Hi, I have had a number of problems with my left breast over the past year. I have 8 year old saline filled implants. I started developing a lot of...

Severe bruising after Breast Augmentation 2 answers

I have had BA one week ago and had severe bruising. At least I'm calling them bruising. They started the day after surgery with redness and some...

Is the free breast implants website a bad concept? 3 answers

I have been saving up for a breast augmentation for almost two years now, and I still don't quite have enough.  I have been considering using the...


Is a 255 gram silicone implant more or less volume than a 255cc Saline? 5 answers

I've searched the web, but can't find info specifically for breast implants. Will a 255 gram silicone implant displace as much or less volume than a...

Stinging pain normal 17 days after Breast augmentation? 6 answers

I had Breast augmentation with placement under the muscle and a vertical lift all at the same time 17 days ago, I'm still having pain on each side of...

Best medication for pseudomonas due to breast implants? 6 answers

Which medication is better for pseudomonas due to breast implants? Is it Levaquin or Cipro?

How to fix breast rippling 2 years after Breast augmentation? 8 answers

I have a rippling of the left breast and also some mild pain though I don't think that there is a difference in size. What is procedure to fix...

Breast implant size concerns 4 answers

If you are almost a 36B, what is a good size to consider going to for breast implants? How much saline should you consider using? I am thinking about...

How long does it take for muscle to heal after breast explantation? 3 answers

I have been explanted.  Turns out my 102 fever was due to a blood clot and infection under my left breast. I opted not to have a smaller implant...

Will 400cc breast implants get me from an A cup to a small D cup? 3 answers

I am 5'4 100lbs with a 32 in band, left breast 10.2, right 10.4 and I want high profile silicone under the muscle implants. I am currently an A and...

Natural look and feel breast implants for deflated breasts? 6 answers

I've been considering breast implants since I had my son and I went from a small B to a DD while I was nursing. I have a very "deflated"...

If saline implants leak, can it be left in place? 15 answers

Is there a risk not to take it out? Can I leave the saline breast implant in there for maybe 1-2 years if possible? I am asking these questions for my...


Pros and cons of Benelli Lift? 4 answers

I am considering a peri-areolar breast lift w/ breast implants and have read various pros (less invasive, less visible scarring) and cons (scar...

Liposuction or Mini Tummy Tuck for sagging upper abdomen? 12 answers

My wife is scheduled for breast augmentation within the next few months. she also has some left over skin from giving birth to my three lovely...

Sleeping position after buttock and breast augmentation? 6 answers

What position do doctors recommend patients sleep in if they get buttock augmentation and breast implants done at the same time?

Preventing bottoming implants after breast replacement and lift? 7 answers

I have huge Breast implants, 1000 cc's. I look like a freak and want to have a Breast lift and replace the implants with one that will make me a D or...

Is it possible to order customized Breast Implants? 8 answers

I had breast implant revision surgery recently to replace saline implants which visibly wrinkled. I have very little breast tissue and therefore chose...

Will 300cc Saline breast implants result in a C cup? 6 answers

My Breast Augmentation is scheduled for next Friday. I went for my sizing consultation yesterday. I currently am a 32a and I will be getting Saline...

Is my doctor referring to gummy bear silicone implants? 6 answers

During my first consultation, I told the doctor I want silicone breast implants because I am very small-framed and have little existing tissue. The...


What are the complications from leaking Breast Implants? 9 answers

I had my first saline implant on 2000. Last July 2007, I had my first mammogram and the technician repeated the procedure 6 times despite informing...

What could be causing warm and tender breasts? 6 answers

I had silicone breast implants 8 years ago, underneath breast tissue. For the last 6 months, about every 2 weeks, my breasts get really tender and...

Stop exercise regimen before Breast Augmentation? 13 answers

Is it advisable or required that I cease my exercise regimen prior to my Breast Augmentation?

Will 200cc breast implants give a B cup? 3 answers

I am thinking of getting 200cc for breast implants. I am only an A cup now, but still want a natural-looking shape. Should I go higher than 200cc to...

Smoking before plastic surgery? 6 answers

I had a consultation today for a Breast Augmentation and a Tummy Tuck. The doctor said that I would need to stop smoking 6 weeks before surgery. Is...

Right Breast implants for average built with small breast size? 7 answers

I'm about an average sized 19 year old female (140 lbs) with a barely 32AA chest. I am wanting to get Breast implants in the next year but I have no...


Why does one of my breast ache 5 mos after implants? 2 answers

I had implants 5 months ago, the right breast is fine but the left one aches, and it almost feels like it has hard spots in it. It feels best when i...

When should breast augmentation sutures be removed? 18 answers

My crease incision from breast augmentation will be closed with external nylon sutures. I have heard different stories as to the timing of suture...

Low profile vs Moderate profile for breast implants? 2 answers

I am getting a breast augmentation on July 17. I am extremely nervous about how my final results. I am a 32A right now, and I only want to end up a B...

Bigger breast implants for more cleavage and fullness at top? 7 answers

I am confused as to whether I should go from a 300 cc mod plus profile gel breast implant (which I have now) to a 375 cc high profile. I have a narrow...

When can I see final Breast Augmentation result? 6 answers

I am 5’7”, 143 lbs and had 500 cc's under transauxillary. I am 4 weeks post op and my right breast looks noticeably fuller and lower than...

Can Silicone gel implants leak? 8 answers

If you have Silicone GEL Implants,can they still leak? I thought silicone gels were like "jello" you can cut them in half and have no leakage?

Cup size equivalent of 340cc Silicone High Profile Breast implants? 2 answers

I am getting Allergan 340cc Silicone Breast implants (High Profile) in a few weeks. I wanted to know if that is a D cup or a Full C?Also what would be...

Would 500cc saline breast implants look okay? 6 answers

I'm 5'7, 140lb, have a 29in rib cage, and am currently a small B cup. I am thinking of getting 500cc mod+ saline breast implants under the muscle. I...

How can I get more cleavage? 19 answers

I am pretty comfortable with the size of my breasts, but I really wish they were fuller in the upper pole so I would have more cleavage. I wouldn't...

Going home right after Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Breast augmentation? 6 answers

My doctor is board certified. I'm getting nervous about having a Tummy Tuck with Liposuction and Breast augmentation at the same time, to be done in...

Indentation after Breast Augmentation 9 answers

I had breast implants in June of 2008. It seems that I have an indentation under each breast. And it looks like my original smaller breast is just...

Breast surgery - when can it be redone? 4 answers

I have recently had my breast done and unhappy with the size. How long do I have to wait to have it re-done?

Detached over-the-muscle silicone implant? 6 answers

I had small silicone implants 6 years ago and I’ve been very satisfied. After breastfeeding, losing breast-tissue, sleeping on my stomach, my...

Is a 660cc high profile implants right for me? 7 answers

I am 5'10" and I weigh 220 pounds. I am very well built with wide shoulders and wide chest. My current bra size is 42A and they look "empty...

One breast fuller and larger after augmentation 7 answers

I was 32AA after breast augmentation, and I'm about 2 months post-op. I now have 325ccs mentor sillicone implants (smooth round, moderate plus...

Will breasts still feel natural behind the muscle wall? 10 answers

I'm considering having my silicone implants redone and have it set behind the muscle. Will my breasts still feel as soft and bouncy when they are...

Weight gain normal after Breast augmentation? 8 answers

I recently got Breast implants and I think that they're too big. I've been beating myself up about it because I was originally going to get 320 cc's,...

Shooting pains normal months after breast augmentation? 3 answers

Nearly 6 months ago I had a breast augmentation from an A to C. It was over the muscle and the insicion is on the fold under the breast. I still have...

Will my breast implants get smaller? 9 answers

I got breast implants 4 weeks ago. I went with 360 ccs, and they look WAY too big. Any chance, will they get smaller?

What are the risks of breast implants? 3 answers

Thinking about a breast augmentation...would like some info. about possible risks associated with breast implants and breast implant surgery. ...

Underwire bra for 6 weeks to correct dropped implants? 11 answers

I had breast implant TUBA procedure on June 10, 2009. Immediately after surgery (next day), my right breast looked like the implant had dropped (not a...

Possible to replace over muscle implants with under muscle implants? 16 answers

I had silicone implants for many years under the muscle, had them replaced with over the muscle and don't like the look.  Now I want to get them...

Moving Silicone breast implants? 3 answers

I can feel my Silicone Breast Implants move around a lot as I move. I'm post op of 2 years. They're under the muscle and they've been moving around a...

Effects of smoking on Breast augmentation results? 3 answers

What happens if you still smoke before Breast augmentation? What are the effects on the outcome of the breasts and can I ever smoke again? I've...

Is 12 days off smoking long enough for breast lift and implants? 16 answers

On the day of my surgery, I will be smoke-free for 12 days (cold turkey). Is that long enough for a successful breast implant and breast lift surgery...

Complications after Breast Augmentation? 4 answers

I’ve noticed lump, having pain, soreness, and discharge on my right nipple after 2 months of breast augmentation. I had a breast augmentation...

Does the breast implant pocket shrink? 11 answers

I had 425cc breast implants replaced with 300cc. Will the pocket made behind my pectoral muscle deacrese in size to accomodate new smaller implant? It...

Breast implants perfectly in place just a week after surgery? 15 answers

Is it possible for my Breast implants to not be sitting very high only one week after surgery, and for that not to be the result of a problem? They...

Fistulogram for breast with implant? 10 answers

What do you think of Fistulogram for an augmented breast? To give you a little background, I have a hole under the breast / right in the crease area...

Opinions on armpit incision for Breast implants repair? 8 answers

Recently, found out via digital mammogram that the left one Breast implant has ruptured extracapsularly toward my shoulder. I'm waiting for MRI...

What breast implant manufacturer offers the highest quality implants? 13 answers

I investigated mentor and allergan implants (are there others??) and trying to understand quality. No Consumer reports for breast implants! what are...

400cc breast implants with lift to achieve full C-D range? 7 answers

I am 34 years old, 5'5" tall at 128lbs, with 36B breast size. I would like a full C-D range post breast lift and breast augmentation. It is...

Choosing a doctor for breast implants 15 answers

 What about past issues w/ medical board? Does a full schedule and higher prices mean a surgeon does good work? I have decided to get breast...

Removal of breast augmentation scars using laser? 3 answers

Is laser removal of a scar from breast augmentation performed a year ago possible? The scar was supposed to be placed in the breast fold, but the...

Gummy Bear Cohesive for very, very thin patients? 3 answers

Although Gummy Bear Cohesive breast implants are less 'wavy' than the current gel implants, they are textured. Will this present a problem for very,...

Could breast implants be displaced? 6 answers

My daughter had silicone implants 8 months ago and this morning, she was crouching down and she felt something move. One of her breast now feels and...

Does wearing breast implant strap affect final results? 5 answers

Can the breast implant strap cause implants to be too low? Almost 3 month ago I got breast implants and I was given a strap to use so the implants...

How to lay down after multiple surgeries? 11 answers

I'm having a Tummy Tuck, Brazilian Butt Lift, Liposuction, and Breast Implants all done in one surgery. How will I lay down?

Implant rippling or something more serious? 7 answers

I just got breast implants less than a week ago. I had very little breast tissue and got 390 CCs using a textured implant. Now, on one of my breasts,...

New Saline breast implants shrinking? 14 answers

I had 330cc implants place a week ago. I am only 5'5'' and 111 lbs. They seem to be shrinking already. They are saline and placed under the muscle....

True that I will not be able to lift anything for 1-2 months after surgery? 6 answers

I want to get Breast implants but don't know what to do about returning back to work after surgery. I heard many opinions and would like to get more....

How much weight do breast implants add? 2 answers

I'm 5'7", 160 lbs, and I want to go to a 36D cup size. I'd like to know how much weight I'll gain once I have breast implants.

Long term effects on Breast implants after tennis games? 7 answers

I was feeling very good 15 days after Breast augmentation, so I broke the rules and played a doubles game of tennis. Now I am sore and in pain. How...

Double bubble and uneven breast implants? 2 answers

My breasts lost fullness and began to sag after breastfeeding. I wanted to regain fuller cleavage before my wedding at the end of June this year, and...

Breast implant size for 34C after mastectomy? 3 answers

I recently had a bilateral mastectomy and now have a tissue expander. I would like to know, what breast implant size would give me a size 34C after...

Recommended breast implant size to get D cup? 5 answers

I am 5'1'' and about 98 lbs. I wear a 34B bra, and want to be a D cup. I have had one child so my breasts aren't as firm as they were before, but not...

What types of breast implants are available in the US? 6 answers

The last I knew, saline breast implants were my only option since silicone breast implants were banned.  I did hear of some new type of implant...

High profile Saline implants for my size? 4 answers

I am getting a high profile Saline breast implants that measure from 425 cc to 450 cc. I am 5'5", 130 lbs., and each of my breasts measures 11.2...

How long before incision from Breast Augmentation heals? 5 answers

I recently had a revision done through crease incision for one side of my breast. Because I have very very thin skin, I am concerned about the breast...

How long does it take for skin and tissue to shrink after explantation? 3 answers

I've only had the implants for a month. I had my implants explanted because of an infection and blood clot.

How can I tell if my breast tissue is torn? 2 answers

I had implants placed above the muscle. 1 hour after I woke up, I got out of bed and felt a PAINFUL rip in my upper/inner cleavage in my right boob....

Left breast bigger than the right after Breast Augmentation? 3 answers

I am currently 2 weeks and 2 days post op Breast implants. Went from an A/B to now? 330cc rt 340cc lt, mentor mod plus smooth submuscular. I am...

Swelling and pain after breast augmentation 3 answers

I'm 2 1/2 months post breast augmentation. I had a 220cc implant placed in my right breast. A week after surgery, my muscle from my nipple to my back...

Allergic to breast implants? 4 answers

I got silicone implants 10 days ago and yesterday noticed that a rash formed underneath and to the sides of my breasts after wearing a bra that felt a...

Purpose of breast implant serial numbers? 9 answers

I am a reporter covering the story about slain model Jasmine Fiore. She was reportedly identified as a murder victim by a serial number found in her...

Visible demarcation with breast lift and implants? 15 answers

If a breast lift is done in addition to a breast implant, will there be a visibile demarcation between natural breast and implant?

Will breast implants even out different-sized areolas? 9 answers

I have one areola that is bigger than the other. Will this even out once I get breast implants?

Breast implants for stretching out tight breast skin? 5 answers

There is some tightening of the skin on one of my breasts. It is not tuberous. Will this improve with breast augmentation? Will the skin eventually...

Is non-surgical breast enlargement possible? 3 answers

I had a breast reduction but I feel that the surgeon took off too much from my breasts. I thought I was doing the right thing, but I later found out...

Moving lumps after breast augmentation 8 answers

I am 58 years old, and I have developed lumps that move around in my left breast. My breast muscle also feels "tired" and the feeling goes...

Transaxillary incision for silicone breast implants? 3 answers

I want cohesive gel silicone breast implants. I am 12 or 13 inches in diameter and would much rather prefer moderate profile (for full A or small...

Choosing the right Silicone implants size 4 answers

I'm having difficulty choosing between 250 cc moderate profile Silicone breast implants or 300 cc high profile Silicone breast implants. My biggest...

Is 750cc enough for Breast implants without a Lift? 5 answers

Hi, I'm 5'4", 127 lbs, and a 36D. I have one child, so I have sagging in my breasts. I'm getting Breast implants without a Breast Lift...

Bra size from additional 120 cc after breast implants? 4 answers

I had breast implants. I was initially a 12B (small) and had 330cc implants, which took me to a 12D. I am considering having surgery again and have...


Is it recomended to wait until after children for breast augmentation? 5 answers

I am 24 years old and have been contemplating getting a breast augmentation for many years, the only thing holding me back is that i don't have any...

Safe to have Benelli Lift with implant at the same time? 5 answers

My doctor told me that he doesn't feel comfortable doing those Benelli Lift with breast implants at once. He would do one or the other. But what if I...

Will my right saline implant ever drop into place? 2 answers

In February 2007 I had my first breast augmentation. I had 270 cc, saline implants, moderate profile. The right breast ended up "falling...

Wait to have more kids before getting Breast Implants? 7 answers

I just had a baby a few months ago and after breastfeeding, my breasts are saggy and not as full as they used to be. I have always considered getting...

Recommended age for Breast Augmentation? 13 answers

I just turned 18 and would love to get Breast implants before college because I am a nearly an A at this point and the rest of my body is not small so...

Liposculpting: I'm so confused 7 answers

I need to know. Someone please help. I keep going back and forth on whether or not to get fat transfer to my breasts for augmentation and that reason...

Maximum cup size through breast implants? 10 answers

I would like to have large< breast implants. How big can I go in terms of cup size if I am 30B?

Are high profile implants recommended for patient with wide chest? 10 answers

My appointment is this week and I'm a bit nervous about the result. I have a wide chest and sternum. I'm a B cup with good breast tissue. The doctor...

Caring for infants after breast augmentation 2 answers

Will I be able to look after my baby after my breast operation? I have a 6-month- old baby and I am looking to have a breast enlargement operation...

Normal for subglandular implants to distort when flexing? 7 answers

I got 200cc Silicone gel Breast Implants 8 days ago, placed above the muscle. They look very natural when I'm relaxed, but when I flex my pecs (even...

Right breast pain and hardness a year after augmentation? 2 answers

My right breast is hard and it hurts,one year after breast augmentation surgery. It feels like when I first had them done. It's hard to get up and or...

Normal for a gel breast implants to feel hard in the cold? 2 answers

It's been three weeks since my memory gel breast implants. Is it normal for my breasts to still feel firm and tight when it's cold? It feels really...

Permanent sutures for bottomed out correction? 6 answers

From my research, most doctors will use permanent sutures to correct bottomed out Breast implants in order to have a "lasting" result. What...

Transumbilical vs Conventional Breast Augmentation 10 answers

What is the difference between transumbilical Breast augmentation and conventional Breast augmentation?

Can breast enhancing pills be an alternative to breast implants? 6 answers

I have very small breasts, and really want to make them larger. I have been looking at different options, breast augmentation being one of my top...

How to prevent breast implants from bottoming out? 5 answers

Is there any way to prevent a breast implant from bottoming out? Will I have to worry about this the rest of my life? Will I not be able to wear thin...

When is it safe to have breast implants removed? 8 answers

I had breast augmentation recently, and I realized they're not for me. Now, I want them removed. How soon after breast augmentation can I have my...

Breast Augmentation for asymmetrical breasts? 8 answers

I'm considering Breast Augmentation. I'm 5'2" 107lb, 34B, left breast is slight bigger(50-100cc?). So it's a bit saggy than right, left nipple is...

Will augmented breasts change after breast feeding? 11 answers

I am thinking about having my breasts augmented but I wanted to see what effect breast feeding will have on the appearance down the line.

Are 275 ml breast implants too small for C or D cup? 12 answers

I am getting saline breast implants and I am very worried about the size. My surgeon says that I have 250ml of my own breast now and I want to be a...

How can I achieve a small C cup? 8 answers

I have a 32 A/AA cup size. I am 109lbs., standing at 5'1". The doctor recommended moderate profile plus 275-330 cc Breast implants. Is that about...

Chest workout to keep implants from getting smaller? 8 answers

I have lost around 10 pounds, and my breast implants are looking smaller. Is there any type of chest workout I can do to keep this from happening?


Are Lump and dent signs of leaking Breast implants? 8 answers

I had Breast Augmentation done in 04. I wanted silicone under the muscle to correct sagging & rippling from previous above the muscle saline 350cc...

Is silicone implant the right choice for patient with little breast tissue? 8 answers

Due to pregnancy, I have very little breast tissue left and I am considering breast augmentation. My surgeon recommended that I opt for silicone...

Detecting ruptured saline breast implants 7 answers

How long would it take to know if I ruptured my saline breast implant from a traumatic impact accident? I feel like it is softer than the uninjured...

How do I know if my breast implant fell out of its pocket? 3 answers

When I lay on my back, one stays up and the other falls towards the armpit. The one that falls towards the armpit, I can move it all around.

How common are moldy saline breast implants ? 6 answers

I have been reading some scary stuff about saline implants lately that are making me very nervous about keeping them in. How common is it that the...

Best placement and type of breast implants for athletic patient? 9 answers

I am 39, 130 lbs, no kids, with slight ptosis of breasts. I pole dance and am very athletic. I am interested in getting Breast implants but...

Breast implants for patient with dense breasts and fibroid cysts? 5 answers

Should someone with a strong family history of breast cancer not consider Breast implants? I have dense breasts, many fibroid cysts and my mother...

Dark breast marks from augmentation dressing tape 6 answers

I got blisters most likely from the dressing tape after breast augmentation. I was wondering, will they ever go away or will they leave me scarred for...

Switch to high profile breast implants? 3 answers

I have 350cc Moderate Plus Silicone breast implants now, with 32 Full C bra size. I love my breasts' width now, but they look small from the side...

What to do about too big breast implants? 6 answers

I had breast implants put in three months ago. They are 450 cc silicone gel implants. I am 5'4 and weighing 115 lbs. I asked for full C or small D,...

Gummy Bear Breast Implants Doctor Recommendations 5 answers

Does anybody know a surgeon who offers "Gummy Bear" breast implants?

Different breast implant sizes for slightly asymmetrical breasts? 14 answers

One of my breasts is A cup and the other is AA. When I breastfed, my A cup breast was a lot bigger than my AA cup breast (the larger one was probably...

Could previous breast augmentation have caused tingling leg? 8 answers

My leg is tingling 2 weeks after my silicone breast augmentation. Could it be related? I have had an ultrasound of the legs and chest x-ray, both was...

More extensive lift on one breast causing uneven healing? 4 answers

I had breast lift and implants 3 weeks ago. My right breast was bigger before surgery, but surgeon said he would rectify that with the lift and put...

Common bra size after 335cc Breast implants? 3 answers

What bra size or size breast do people tend to end up with after having 335cc Breast implants? I was an A cup, and after having my two children, I...

Breast implants vs. Breast augmentation: is there a difference? 6 answers

I notice that people talk about Breast Augmentation and Breast Implants... Is there a difference between the two???

Why are polyurethane-covered silicone implants not legal in USA? 6 answers

My fiance's doctor recommended polyurethane-coated silicone gel breast implants as a way to reduce capsular contraction, but I see they are not...

Breast Implants for patient with history of MRSA? 6 answers

Can I get Breast implants, even with a history of MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) in my left breast due to mastitis?

Possible to have non-surgical breast augmentation? 6 answers

Is there any way to enlarge your breasts with pills or any other product without surgery?  

Does breast feeding deform breast implant shape? 6 answers

If I choose to get breast implants, then a few years later I decide to try to breast feed, would I need to get another surgery, possibly a breast...

Largest silicone implant that can get inserted through nipple? 12 answers

Can i get silicon implants 450cc though my nipple

Breast Augmentation with lax skin? 12 answers

I am 25 years old and have had 2 kids. My once 32B breasts are now riddled with stretch marks and severely "deflated." I have wanted...

When will my right breast drop in place after capsulotomy? 4 answers

I had capsulotomy (on the right breast) close to 6 weeks ago. At the time both implants were replaced and my surgeon created a new pocket on the right...

Max number of cc's when adding more saline to implants? 9 answers

I had saline breast implants 8 years ago, and now, one breast is larger than the other. I would like both breasts to be same size. If more saline can...

Silicone Gel Implants natural size? 3 answers

5'9, 130 lbs, 25 year old, currently 34B. I don't have any kids, so sagging is minimal and I have asked my doctor to make me a full C, small D NATURAL...

Why do some breast augmentation results appear saggy? 20 answers

After 3 kids and recent weight loss, my breasts are very saggy. I keep seeing pictures of after breast augmentation surgery and they still seem saggy....

Do I need Mastopexy with Breast Implants? 10 answers

Can I lift the breasts with just the implant or do I have to get a mastopexy? I also need to decrease the size of my areola and correct my some-what...

Breast Implants after removing freckle on chest? 7 answers

I am planning on getting breast implants this year. I've recently had a freckle removed from my chest and don't know how long to wait before I have to...

Will 425cc change shape dramatically if I lose 20-25 lbs? 2 answers

I am getting breast implants at end of March.  I'm 34A at 5'5" 145lbs medium body type, saggy breast, have elasticity. My surgeon...

Taking supplements to prevent capsular contraction 3 answers

I am about to have a bottomed out revision with PDS sutures. However, I am also concerned about developing a capsular contracture. I plan to take...

What does inframammary incision mean? 6 answers

I saw a doctor photo on real self that says the implant used a "inframammary incision".  What does this mean?  Is this the best...

What is the chance of recurrence of symmastia? 4 answers

I am going for a consultation for symmastia revision. I would describe the symmastia as moderate. I do not want an overly large gap between my...

Implants rippling in cleavage area 3 answers

I had textured over filled saline implants, partial unders, for 11 years. They started to ripple in the cleavage area the past year. They had...

Regular silicone gel vs gummy bear breast implants? 6 answers

Is there any reason for some patient to recommend the regular silicone gel implants over the more cohesive gummy bear implants (Mentor CPG for ex)?...

Moderate plus profile implants to increase breast projection and size? 4 answers

I am 32 years old and have a 410 McGhan 240cc implants in situ, 11 base width. This increased me from 30A to 30D (I look like a 34B). I look quite...

What are my options to emphasize breast implants? 13 answers

Despite taking numerous pictures for reference, and stressing to my surgeon the results I wanted, I recieved smaller Breast implants and the opposite...

Sloshing sound in right breast implant 2 answers

I have silicone breast implants which are one year old. Twice, I have visited sea level and returned to my home which is at a high altitude. Both...

Saline implant size advice 6 answers

I am 29 years old, 5'8'', 136 pounds, size 34B. I am going for 450 cc saline implants under the muscle. Will this size would be too big for me and...

What to expect from Silicone breast implants? 11 answers

Is Silicone implant surgery above the muscle safe? What should I expect?

How much do breast implants typically run in NJ? 4 answers

Do doctors offer payment plan options? Thank You.

Breast augmentation - what are some common risks? 3 answers

I am 39 years old, married, mother of 2, and considering BA (breast augmentation). Very worried about problems associated with implants. Have read and...

Why is my saline implant swollen after heavy lifting? 7 answers

I've had my implants for 10 years. While doing heavy lifting, I think I pulled a muscle under my arm. I felt sore in my right breast and...

Moderate vs high profile implants? 5 answers

I am a full C, small D right now. I have had a child and feel like my breast are empty. I would like to fill them back up but am not sure if I should...

Is Italy's ban on teen breast implants reasonable? 5 answers

Teen girls in Italy under the age of will soon be banned from having breast implants, according to Bloomberg News. What is the standard in the US? Is...

From 32A to 36A attainabe with Breast implants? 6 answers

I am a 21-year-old female who stands 5'5" and weighs 110 lbs. I am considering having Breast implants because the size of each differs by an inch...

Permanent sutures for breast implants pushed out to the side? 12 answers

I've had 350cc saline implants under the muscle for 2 years now, and have bottoming out. I'm muscular with little body fat, 5'2", 104 lbs. My...

Complications two years after silicone breast implant rupture? 3 answers

Two years ago, I had a ruptured silicone implant removed. The Dr. said that silicone had leaked up to my clavicle and down to by obliques. He couldn't...

Does surgery technique make a big difference in a breast augmentation? 14 answers

I will be having a breast augmentation in one month and I'm still debating on which certified and well qualified doctor to go to. Looking at both of...

Breasts are very painful years after surgery 6 answers

I had my breast implants done about 9 years ago. Since Christmas last year my breast have been really painful. They feel hard and hurt all the time....

Does scar tissue rubbing against implant wear it out faster? 8 answers

I have had my round saline under muscle implants for 8 years now and am terrified that they will deflate. I just finished breastfeeding and got some...

Does capsular contracture make you feel ill? 6 answers

I was told weeks ago that I need to have more breast surgery. I am starting to feel very ill, but with no pain. My implants, filled to 700 cc, are...

Downsizing for large implants and saggy breasts? 10 answers

I had 330 cc's saline, McGhan, textured, anatomical implants for 12 years. This made me a small 32 C. I had them replaced 2 years ago. My breast...

Benefits of silicone over saline breast implants? 5 answers

I went for a consultation with a surgeon for a breast augmentation and he recommended silicone implants over saline. When I asked him why, he said...

What will happen to my breasts if I remove my implants? 3 answers

I recently had implant of a size C put in from a size A. It wasn't a big change but im suffering from health issues with them so im looking to get...

Will I need a breast augmentation again 10 years later? 10 answers

My doctor is recommending implants on my right breast after my mastectomy. I asked him if in 10-12 yrs (i would be 70-72) I would need another surgery?

Replacing breast implants every 10 years? 4 answers

Do I have to change breast implants every ten years, or can I go on with them for as long as I can until something happens to them? Is it preferable...

High profile breast implant size to achieve D cup? 7 answers

I'm 5'0", 103 lbs, and currently a saggy/deflated 34 B. I'm looking into 380 cc or 420 cc breast implants and was hoping to achieve a...

Saline breast implant size for a full D cup? 8 answers

My base breast diameter is 16 cm and I presently wear a 38C or D depending on the bra. I wish to be a full D after surgery. What diameter size and...

Will my Gummy Bear Implants fall into place? 3 answers

I have recently undergone a mastopexy replacing saline implants (above the muscle) with cohesive implants (below the muscle). I had a small amount of...

Decreasing scar size from breast augmentation? 6 answers

I had a DD tuberous breast and a barely A cup when I was fourteen. To make them even I got a saline breast implant in one breast and had...

Pocket correction with bigger breast implants? 8 answers

My wife had her first breast augmentation over 3 years ago, from an A to small D. She had saline sub-muscular implants. They seem to have slowly...

Signs of a contaminated breast pocket? 6 answers

I have a hole/wound right at my crease (I had areola incision...the hole was the result of suture rejection from a scar revision of a prior drainage...

What is capsular contracture? 6 answers

What does capsular contracture mean? I just want to make sure what it because I may have it. Thanks

Do I really need corrective surgery for uneven breasts? 8 answers

I had saline breast augmentation 4 months ago (under muscle). I thought one breast was larger than the other was a minor difference. I went for my...

Uneven breast height after augmentation? 4 answers

I had Breast Augmentation surgery 5 months ago, silicone gel unders. My right implant is still high, before surgery my breast size was cup A. And now...

Seattle Breast Augmentation Revision Doctor Recommendations 1 answer

I had breast implant revision surgery recently to replace saline implants which visibly wrinkled. I have very little breast tissue and therefore chose...

Bigger Silicone breast implants more prone to capsular contracture? 7 answers

Is it true that the bigger the Silicone breast implants are, the greater the chance for capsular contracture is?

Normal to get breast lift after breast implants? 9 answers

A doctor I seen suggest I get implants followed by a breast lift 6-8 weeks following to allow the implant to settle to get the best results. Is this...

Difference between silicone implants by Mentor and Allergan? 3 answers

Is there a difference between the Mentor CPG and the Allergan 410 semi solid cohesive silicone gel implants? Are they both FDA approved and if not...

Saline or Gummy Bear Silicone Breast Implants? 2 answers

I went to doctor A who recommended the "gummy bear" silicone breast implants about 250cc). Doctor B, however, made me a little more nervous...

What can I do about raised scar after Breast implants? 5 answers

I just had a Breast augmentation almost 2 weeks ago. I have brown skin and now that my wraps are off, I can see under the crease fold a darker brown...

Breast implant replacement for better cleavage? 6 answers

I was a 34A and have a wider space between my breasts and I wanted more cleavage so I went with Saline implants hp460cc. At first I had wonderful high...

Torn suture from lifting after breast augmentation? 3 answers

I had breast implants last week and I did something stupid today. I guess since I'm just about pain free, I forgot that I'm not supposed to lift...

What breast implant size would you suggest for me? 14 answers

I am 5'6" tall about 144lbs, and trying to lose ten pounds before surgery. I wear a 36A. I thought 600cc was okay, but I just don't want to end...

Bigger breast implants required after bottoming out? 4 answers

Do I have to go bigger in breast implant size after bottoming out becuase the breast pocket is too large?

Are today's Breast Implants safer than they were 15 years ago? 10 answers

I have 15 year old silicone breast implants. Are today’s silicone implants any safer? I have been ill on and off ever since having the implants,...

Will weight loss after breast augmentation affect results? 3 answers

If I lose 14lbs in weight after breast augmentation, will that affect the appearance much?

300cc or 280cc breast implants for rounder look? 6 answers

I am 5'6" tall, weighing 118 pounds. I want to have 300cc high profile to get more fullness. I am a 34A right now and my breast measurement is...

Bottomed out right breast implant? 3 answers

I feel like my right breast implant has bottomed out. I am 2 weeks post op. It has been this was since day one. I was a 34B and went to a 34C with a...

How are Saline breast implants deflated? 9 answers

You mentioned that you could have the Saline breast implants deflated in situ and then determine how to proceed--removal alone or removal with breast...

Escalating pain months after breast augmentation with saline implants 2 answers

I'm 3 months post op and have had discomfort and pain in my left breast for the past few weeks and the pain seems to be getting worse. I also think...

Tanning and swimming after transaxillary breast implants 7 answers

What is the normal waiting period? Is it different than with the other surgical methods because of protecting the scar?

Replacing breast implants using same breast pocket? 6 answers

My breast implants were too big so I had them removed and replaced with smaller implants placed in same breast pocket behind the pectoral muscle...

Can 500cc breast implants with lift give a natural shape? 9 answers

Hello, I have lost over 150lbs. and went from a 44D to a 36 barely B cup. I had two consultations where both surgeons have recommended 500cc breast...

Exercises or massages after bottom out revision? 6 answers

Hi Doctors, I was wondering what kind of exercises or massages do you tell your patients to do to keep their pockets opened? How soon after surgery do...

Will 250-275cc Silicone breast implant result in a C cup? 13 answers

I am getting Breast Augmentation done in 2 weeks. I am currently a 32A cup 5'2" 105 lbs and I would like to be a C cup.My surgeon is talking...

Infection or normal pain after breast implant and lift? 5 answers

I am 3 weeks post op from a Breast Lift & Breast Implant. 1st week was the most painful thing of my life but after week 2, I started to feel a lot...

Recurring Breast Implant rejection? 5 answers

I had Breast Implants 20 years ago and my body rejected them, they went hard like tennis balls and uncomfortable. I would like to try again but what...

Lump at underarm after Breast Augmentation 3 answers

I'm 1 week post breast re-augmentation. My Dr. did it transaxillary again. I went from 275cc to 450 cc. I have a marble size mass under my arm...

Replace Saline implants with Silicone implants? 7 answers

I currently have high profile saline breast implants. My plastic surgeon will be doing a removal/implant replacement with lift. He is pushing me...

How long before infected breast implants are removed? 5 answers

Do you have to wait for infected breast implants be removed or replaced?

Sharp twitching, burning feelings normal after Breast augmentation? 3 answers

I had Breast implants from an A-cup to a D-cup. Overall, the pain is just uncomfortable. At times,I get real sharp twitches and a burning sensation,...

Best placement and profile for Allergan Inspira breast implants? 2 answers

I had McGhan Style 410 breast implants, 240cc. They took me from AA cup to B cup and I'm very unhappy. A breast augmentation redo is planned with...

Ultra high profile Breast Implants for tall women? 2 answers

I went for my sizing yesterday and explained I did not want to go big and fake. I was told I have good breast tissue and with my height of 5'9"...

Normal to feel Breast Implant rolling around? 2 answers

I had Breast Augmentation approximately 2 1/2 weeks ago with high profile, submuscular, 350 cc cohesive gel implants. My left breast is extremely...

Swelling 4 weeks after breast augmentation normal? 3 answers

After having silicone breast implants (280cc on right side, 350 on left) approximately 4 weeks ago, I'm still sore; is this normal? Thank you for your...

How long is downtime for breast augmentation? 5 answers

How long is the downtime for breast implant surgery? I have 3 children and don't have a lot of time to be in bed.

Advantages and disadvantages for both breast implant placement? 4 answers

What are the advantages and disadvantages of placing the breast implant above or below the muscle?

Breast implant type with lift for upper pole fullness? 11 answers

I need a breast lift and am concerned about the type of breast implant I should have. I am a full C and have laxity from weight loss. I only want to...

How smaller will breast implants be once under the muscle? 6 answers

I am having breast augmentation surgery next week. I'm 5'3, 135 pounds, currently a 36B and wanting a full C. I chose silicone implants and 480CC. I'm...

Do silicone breast implants feel heavier than saline breast implants? 7 answers

I'm trying to decide between saline implants and silicone implants, but I've heard that even though silicone are supposed to look more natural, they...

How do i find a surgeon that does Cohesive gel (gummy breast implants)? 4 answers

I live in Oregon.I am a mastectomy patient.

Accolate for suspected capsular contracture? 3 answers

I am now 7 weeks Breast augmentation post-op and was recently told by my plastic surgeon that I may have beginning signs of capsular contracture, due...

Do I need to have my saline implants replaced? 6 answers

It has been 10 years since I had my saline breast implants. I have slight rippling and one is slightly higher than other and they are too far apart....

Should I be concerned about my Breast Implants? 8 answers

I had my breast implants done 2 years ago. But for the past couple of weeks, I had just begun to feel a discomfort in my left breast. It feels as if I...

Too much pain after Breast implants 3 answers

I just had Breast implants to correct a tubular deformity. Now I have a horrbile pain under my right breast along the rib cage. It is a sharp, searing...

Getting large, natural-looking breasts with silicone implants? 3 answers

I am 5'7 and weigh 122 lbs. My chest circumference is 72 cm. I have chosen a 425cc silicone smooth round moderate. I am going for a larger but more...

Same size after Breast Implant reduction 5 answers

I had my 350 cc breast implants removed and reduced to 265cc, but I am still the same size (36D). I was a 36D and wanted to be a 36B. I don't...

Muscle inflammation after Breast implants and reconstruction 2 answers

I had a mastectomy in September. I underwent reconstruction. I have an inflammatory response in my muscle and a deep aching pain everytime I use my...

Sore breast 2 years after Breast augmentation? 3 answers

Breast augmentation surgery two years ago and my left breast is very sore and I am afraid I might need reconstructive surgery. What do you think is...

What to expect when removing large breast implants? 4 answers

I'm 25, no stretch marks, went from a 36C at 18 yrs old, to a 34DD-DDD now. I want to remove them, but of course I don't want to be left with lifeless...

Implant sizing for wide chest? 6 answers

I'm going in forAugmentation surgeryin August. I'm 5'4", 160#, small 36B/large 36A, with broad shoulders/chest. Goal is large C to...

Breast implant sizers in sports bra or t-shirt bra? 6 answers

I am going to try on breast implant sizers on Friday. Is it better to put the sizers in a sports bra or a t-shirt bra for the size I'd like to be (a...

Afraid to ask my doctor questions related to post-op breast surgery 2 answers

I saw PS last Monday which was my four week mark. When I told him I was concerned about the right breast and that it is not dropping, he only looked...

College student too young for Breast Implants? 11 answers

I'm 19 years old in college and have been unhappy with my flat chest for years. My breasts are the same size since I was 14. I've been researching...

How to get rid of indentation under breast? 4 answers

I wore an underwire bra before my 3 month period was up, and have a slight indentation underneath my breast. It sits above my breast augmentation...

Breast implants size following Mastectomy? 3 answers

I had a bilateral Mastectomy on 5/5/09. I will be having Breast implants after finishing my chemotherapy. What size of Breast implants will give me a...


Dual plane approach for breast implant reduction? 6 answers

I'm having my High Profile submuscular breast implants reduced to either MP Plus or MP. The plastic surgeon will perform dual plane approach this...

Best time for Breast Augmentation revision? 9 answers

Prior to my Breast augmentation and periareolar Mastopexy in 2002. I had A cup tubular breast deformity. I am now interested in a revision with...

When to start basic cardio exercises after breast augmentation? 6 answers

I'mplanning on having a breast augmentation soon, but I work out 6 days a week and will go crazy if I can't do any cardio exercises for longer than 2...

How much does breast augmentation cost? 9 answers

What is the approximate cost of breast augmentation surgery?

When to replace Saline Breast Implants? 10 answers

I had breast augmentation done fourteen years ago. Do the Saline Breast Implants get weak or leak after a certain amount of time? Is it unsafe at any...

Will replacing breast implant cure capsular contracture? 3 answers

If I have the left Breast implant removed for a couple of months, then have it placed back, would that treat the capsular contracture condition?

Are lumps and pain normal after Breast Augmentation? 4 answers

I had a breast augmentation 3 weeks ago. The insertion cut was undeer the breast and under the muscle. I am experiencing severe pain and lumps on my...

How and when does Capsular Contracture happen? 6 answers

I have breast implants and my right breast keeps getting Capsular Contracture. How and when does this happen?

Breast Augmentation with prominent sternum? 10 answers

I had a consultation on Breast Augmentation. I have a prominent sternum, and my nipples are slightly to the side. I asked the doctor if it's possible...

Is transaxillary incision possible with silicone gel implants? 4 answers

HI, I would like to get 250cc-300cc MAX moderate profile silicone cohesive gel implants under the muscle, but I would like them to be placed through...

Will breast implants affect my golf swing? 13 answers

I'm considering breast implants but have concerns that as a an almost-pro golfer they will change my swing - is this a possibility?

Complete removal or Capsulorraphy for malpositioned implant? 11 answers

What's the difference between complete removal of breast implants and reinserting it months later, vs. doing pocket revision or capsulorraphy to...

Silicone implants drastically different in volume and texture 8 answers

Why are my 15+ yr. old silicone implants so drastically different in texture and volume? I recall they are manufactured by 3M. My surgeon has retired...

How long to wait for another bottomed out revision? 2 answers

Hello Doctors - I had a bottomed out Breast implants revision recently but the correction failed. The skin stretched again. How long do you...

Safe to combine breast augmentation revision, areola reduction and lipo? 14 answers

I'm interested in a getting a breast augmentation revision (going smaller) with a possible areola reduction and liposuction of the inner/outer thighs...

One month enough for Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift with Implants recovery? 12 answers

I am planning on taking a month off work to have a Tummy Tuck and a breast lift with breast implants. Is that enough time off work if I'm a hair stylist?

Silicone breast implant size and projection advice? 13 answers

I really need help. I am 5'5" 110, with 13 bwd 30 chest. I don't know which breast implants I should get from the following:500cc hp 13.0 by...

Breat Augmentation methodology advantages and disadvantages 10 answers

After losing 186 pounds, I have no breasts at all. I want something other than what I have now which slightly resembles loose socks with small balls...

Breast and scar appearance after explantation? 4 answers

I am recently after a breast augmentation with 475cc implants. I am 1.5 weeks after operation, and had it done in Hungary. I was a small B before. Now...

Breast enhancement cream post-breast augmentation? 3 answers

I was quite disappointed since I was expecting to have a full C with 290cc but after swelling has gone, I really look smaller. So I was thinking to...

Silicone implants tightness and high placement 4 answers

I had silicone implants with a breast lift one week ago. I had my 15 year old saline implants removed and a small amount of capsular contraction...

Shrinking Saline breast implants? 9 answers

I loved them up until a few months ago when they started shrinking in size and rippling and they freely move around to the point of being painful. Is...


Does having Breast implants affect health coverage? 6 answers

Is it true that women with Breast implants may have a problem getting health coverage?

What to do with low breasts after Breast Augmentation? 5 answers

How can I figure out if its not just my opinion and what can I do now?

Will Breast implants appear smaller with clothes on? 8 answers

I am an A cup unfortunately, and ever since middle school I always intended on getting Breast implants.My first thought was to go up 2 a...

Is it safe to exercise pectoral muscles after Breast Implants? 6 answers

What happens to Breast Implants if I work out my pectoral muscles; ie, push ups? Are there different exercises I can do? Are pull ups ok?

Sagging breasts because of moderate profile implants? 3 answers

I had 421cc silicone breast implants about 5 months ago. The reason for the surgery was because 4 years ago, I was 145 lbs and now I am 110 lbs. After...

Who should pay for my Breast Augmentation revision? 3 answers

I had breast augmentation/full anchor lift 4 months ago because of 70lb weight loss. I was saggy C before surgery and wanted to be full D. The morning...

Saline implants replacement 9 answers

Last night, I noticed my left Saline implant leaking and this moring it is half the size of my right one. I called my doctor and he told me to call on...


Left Breast implant possibly slipped through? 5 answers

I am 22 days Breast implants post op with 410cc unders. My right breast is settling great. It's lovely and rounded and is getting more and more...

Fluid complication after breast augmentation? 2 answers

I had breast augmentation under the muscle 10/08. 1mo later I was healed but then became feverish, and my breast was red/swollen. The Dr's first...

Ripping of Breast Tissue normal after breast augmentation? 3 answers

Help... I had breast implants placed above the muscle and place through under my boob. About an hour after I was in recovery, when I got out of my...

Will I bottom out again? 5 answers

I have had a revision about 2yrs ago on my implants due to bottoming out,(also they are 300 cc's). They have moved down slightly 6 months after the...

One breast harder after breast implants 7 answers

I got breast implants 12 years ago. I've just noticed that the left side is a lot harder all of a sudden. Is that normal, or should I be worried?

Is a 40cc-difference in Breast implants size large? 3 answers

I recently got Breast implants and I think that they're too big. I've been beating myself up about it because I was originally going to get 320 cc's,...

What to do about rippling after breast implants? 3 answers

I had 775cc and 725cc high profile smooth saline breast implants placed above the muscle 5 years ago. About a year ago, I noticed a tension deep...

Submuscular breast augmentation for 64 year old woman? 8 answers

I am 64, small build, lean and healthy, very small breasts that with age have dropped some. I would like to have some shape.I am an A cup and would...

Rules for matching Breast implant diameter to BWD? 5 answers

How closely do you try to match the diameter of the implant to measured BWD (Breast Width Diameter)? Within .5cm? 1.0cm?Do you ever go over, and if...

Will 250cc and 275cc breast implants give me mid C cup? 10 answers

I am getting round and textured breast implants above the muscle. I have chosen 250cc L and 275cc R. I am currently a mid A cup and want to be a mid C...

One breast bigger after augmentation 4 answers

I had breast augmentation on March 6, 2009, and my breasts are different sizes! My left breast is smaller than the right and it is very noticeable. Is...

Would a slight volume increase correct breast implant rippling? 2 answers

I am 1 month post-op and as the swelling goes down, I feel and now see a slight rippling in the cleavage area. I have 275cc Mentor Siltex Mod profile...

Combining Brazilian butt lift and Breast implants? 6 answers

Can a Brazillian butt lift and Breast implants be done at the same time? I heard doctors do this at the same time.

Help with determining the cc's to achieve C cup from a B cup 2 answers

I am 5'11, 135 pounds and I'm looking into a breast augmentation. I'm currently a B cup, and want to be a C cup. Can you help me with determining the...

Extreme breast sensitivity months after breast augmentation? 2 answers

I had breast augmentation 6 mnths ago and my right breast is fine but my the skin on my left breast feels sore when clothing rubs it and feels...


Replace breast implants due to corner fold? 6 answers

I have a fold in my left breast in the corner that I can feel. My doctor reassures me that this is alright and once the capsule regrows over the...

Slow implant settling process for transaxillary approach? 3 answers

I had silicone implants placed submuscular via the transaxillary approach. The disadvantage is that it will not give my PS dual plane access or the...

Swelling and fluid build-up after breast implant removal 2 answers

I had radiation treatment on my left breast in 2000. I had the breast implant removed on March 31st. I am having a real problem with fluid build up....


Hard lump on Breast Implants? 2 answers

Hi, I recently found a hard, stationary, marble shaped lump at the 10 o'clock postion of my left nipple. I do have saline implants and the ultrasound...

One size bigger on one breast for addressing asymmetry? 3 answers

I'm 2 weeks post-op and the healing process is going great.I started out with my right breast slightly smaller than my left. My PS and I discussed...

Should breast implant placement be changed during replacement? 8 answers

I need to replace my old silicone breast implants (24 years old). They are currently on top of the muscle. Should they be replaced over the muscle or...

Texas and Indiana Breast Augmentation Revision Doctor Recommendations

I met 3 women in Costa Rica who all had implants and are now suffering greatly due to the holes in their bodies which don't heal. One is on a machine...

Natural looking Breast implants with crescent lift? 3 answers

I'm having a crescent Breast lift and subglandular implants. Which is type of implant is better that would give me a more natural look?

Breasts still uneven and small after breast augmentation 2 answers

I had breast augmentation on April 23, 2009, with 335 cc cohesive gel implants under the muscle. I'm 5'8, 125 lbs., with very little breast tissue. My...

Capsular contracture and allergy from breast implants? 6 answers

I had a breast augmentation with saline-filled Silicone implants 6 days ago. The night of my surgery, I started having a rash around my navel. I went...

Breasts not perfectly centered after augmentation 7 answers

I had silicone breast implants 3 weeks ago, and during my first follow-up appointment (2 weeks ago), I noticed that one of my breasts is closer to the...

Saline breast implant size similar with Silicone? 4 answers

I am having a hard time deciding between Saline breast implants and Silicone breast implants. My plastic surgeon has already given me a cc...

New Inamed 410 breast implants more advantageous? 2 answers

Do the new form stable Inamed 410 breast implants provide a tangible health benefit over the current generation of silicone implants? Recommendations...

Advice for multiple procedures in Mexico? 3 answers

I am going to have a tummy tuck, breast lift, and breast augmentation done at the same time with a board-certified doctor in Mexico. He says he can...

Seroma after Breast augmentation 2 answers

I got Breast Augmentation 3 weeks ago and 2 weeks after when my stiches were removed, I had a lot of yellow (little bit of blood) liquid come out. ...

Do breast enhancement pills work? 3 answers

Like breast actives cream or breast enhancement herbal pills?

Silicone nodules in armpit from ruptured implant 8 answers

I have silicone nodules still in my armpit. I recently had seven nodules and two lymph nodes out, and now several more now in my armpit! Who should I...

Suggest smaller breast implants to get C cup? 4 answers

I am scheduled for breast augmentation surgery on September 14 with Natrelle mederate profile silicone breast implants. I am a moderate B who's lost...

Best option for scars around areolas? 3 answers

I have hyperpigmented and uneven scars around my areolas as a result of breast augmentation. I would like to know what is the best option in this...

Bumpy breast augmentation line 6 answers

The other day in the bath, I felt along the breast augmentation incision line (under my breasts), and the right one is fine, but the left one seems...

Old silicone implants causing pain and redness? 8 answers

Hello, My silicone implants are 34 years old. My dog jumped on the left one and it hurt so badly, i saw stars! After a few days, it stopped hurting as...

Ultrasound for ruptured breast implants? 4 answers

I went to a private clinic to have my boobs done 2 years ago, but now I may have a ruptured breast implant. Am I in any danger? Should I have the NHS...

Achieving symmetrical breasts after capsular contracture? 5 answers

I had Breast augmentation and within a year, one breast developed capsular contraction. I had them redone and within one year now, I have again...

Reposition breast implants for cleavage and upper fullness? 9 answers

Can my breast implants be moved from their current location to closer to the middle of my breasts to create more cleavage and upper fullness? Should...

Neo-subpectoral method vs capsulorraphy for bottomed out breasts? 4 answers

Hi Doctors, Could you tell me the difference between the two methods to correct bottomed out Breast implants? Neosubpectoral vs. capsulorraphy? ...

Will textured MP Breast implants cause rippling? 6 answers

I had a Breast augmentation 3 years ago Saline 300cc subglandular. I had rippling. Then 6 months ago, I had another surgery vertical lift and a re-aug...

NYC Breast augmentation plastic surgeon recommendations 2 answers

Can anyone recommend a good plastic surgeon in NYC for Breast implants?

Will changing breast implant placement cause sagging? 3 answers

I have 425 cc's moderate profile saline implants filled to 535 cc's over the muscle. I have a little too much cleavage and some rippling. I want to...

Cost of butt and breast augmentation in New Jersey? 2 answers

I live in New Jersey and considering getting buttock augmentation and breast implants done. What's the cost of these procedures in my area?

Detached breast implant: how is it replaced? 5 answers

I've had textured silicone implants for 6yrs and have been very happy with them.(290cc over the muscle->from no breasts to a small C).However after...

One breast lower and aching after breast implants 3 answers

I have a probelm with one of my breasts. I got saline implants in February 2008 and in the last few months, one of my breasts is lower and off to the...

Breast implants removed due to staph infection, unsure about next steps? 3 answers

Both breasts implants were removed due to staph infection.  Now I'm thinking about having them put back in except my doctor won't check to make...

Financing plans for Body Lift and Breast Augmentation? 3 answers

If I don't qualify for any type of financing plan, would the office have one? I am wanting to get a Body Lift and Breast Implants. I have been wanting...

Tingling sensations throughout the body after breast implants 2 answers

I had a Silicone Breast Augmentation 2 months ago, and 2 weeks after, I started experiencing tingling throughout my body. Nobody seems to think it's...

What causes stretch marks after Breast Implants? 3 answers

I had implants in 2005 and they seemed great for a few months. Shortly after, that I developed horrible stretch marks. I went from a A/B cup to a...

Saline vs Silicone Breast Implants for a more natural look? 12 answers

I'm getting Breast Augmentation in 2 months. I had originally decided on a 320cc silicone implant, but now feel safer going with saline. I contacted...

Breast sagged 3 year after Breast augmentation? 4 answers

Hi, I got my Breast augmented 3 years ago, with Saline implants, my breast were not sagging before the surgery. I just wanted to have the bigger look...

Allergan style 20 500cc HP is too flat ? 3 answers

Is it true that Allergan style 20 500cc is too flat in projection at a 5.2 vs. style 20 475cc and 550cc in projection?

Strong pain medication prescription after breast augmentation and lift 8 answers

I am scheduled to have breast augmentation and a mastopexy. I have a high tolerance to pain medication due to chronic muscle pain and I am nervous...

Milk Thistle for Capsular Contracture? 2 answers

I had breast implants, and my right breast keeps having capsular contracture. My plastic surgeon pops them everytime I see him. He put me on milk...

Combining Breast lift with implants and Tummy Tuck safe? 14 answers

Is it safe to have breast lift with breast implants exchange and Tummy Tuck at once?

Should I go bigger than C cup for breast augmentation? 2 answers

I am 5'2, 110lbs, and a size 32A. How big should I go for breast implants? My husband wants me to go no bigger then a full C cup. I don't know if I...

Is above muscle breast implant placement the best approach? 7 answers

I am 37 years old and have nursed my 3 children. I used to be a C cup, but now my breast are just "empty" and saggy. My surgeon says I am...

Chronic headache and fatigue after breast implants 3 answers

Since December 2008, I've been sick and have chronic fatigue. I'd never been sick before in my life so I'm wondering, could it be because of my breast...

One operation for downsizing implants and lift? 5 answers

I am currently a 36DD with 425 high profile filled to 480cc's. I had staged breast lift and augmentation. I want to go with much smaller implants and...

Will skin look too stretched after downsizing breast implants? 2 answers

I had implant silicone mentor 350 cc HP breast implants in February of this year. It is too big for my lifestyle and frame (5'3 114 lbs). I am...

Does milk thistle help soften breast? 2 answers

I had a saline BA 7 months ago. My right one is not dropping and my doctor has had to pop the capsular contractures a few times already. he gave me...

Considerations for replacing Saline with Silicone breast implants? 2 answers

I have 500cc submuscular Saline breast implants soon to be replaced by Silicone implants (memory gel). My reason is I want a more natural shape and...

Will 425cc breast implants give full C cup? 5 answers

I am 5'6.5", 34 A-B, breast diameter of 14 and I weigh 140 lbs, fat mostly concentrated on my butt and thighs. I was wondering if 425 cc breast...

Revision Breast Augmentation recovery 3 answers

I am seriously considering a second breast augmentation. I had my 1st implants 9 years ago; they were saline and were placed above the muscle. I had a...

Breast implants for someone with health concerns? 12 answers

I'm considering having Breast augmentation, but I'm not sure if I should go with Saline or Silicone. My plastic surgeon recommends silicone, but after...

Smaller cup size with losing weight after breast implants? 3 answers

I recently got breast implants which made me go from a B cup to a D cup. If I plan to lose about 20 lbs, will my cup size drop more than a C cup,...

Pain and tenderness after Breast lift with implants 4 answers

I had my breasts lifted and augmented in February of last year. I fell pregnant in August and had my son 9 weeks ago. After surgery, all was fine for...

What are the risks of breast lift if a reduction was done 30 years ago ? 11 answers

I had a breast reduction in 1980 and then an over the muscle augmentation in 2003 with very big silicone textured implants that have rippled...

Is it possible to enlarge breasts through natural herbs and massage? 3 answers

I am 17 years old, my breasts are an A cup and I want to have fuller breasts without surgery. I came across an ad that says you can increase your...

Breast Augmentation recovery concerns 5 answers

I had breast augmentation done with saline implants about 4 days back. I am concerned as right now, the implants look too high in comparison to actual...

Fixing capsular contracture? 3 answers

I had breast implants 9 years ago, I was evaluated by a plastic surgeon 3 years ago who told me I was in stage 2 of capsular contraction and I would...

Breast implants too low after wearing strap 3 answers

I had Breast implants about 2-3 months ago. I was told that I needed to use the strap around my chest. I think I used it too tight and too low. Now I...

Possible to put scar under breasts for lift and implants? 14 answers

I want a breast lift and breast implants, but do not want the vertical scar. I want only the scar under the breast like you get for implants. Is this...

Sleeping on belly after breast augmentation? 2 answers

I am 17 days post breast augmentation(silicone implants under the muscle) and I feel great. Is it safe for me to sleep on my stomach? My only problem...

Breasts look fake after augmentation 2 answers

I had my breast augmentation performed two years ago. I wanted the moderate plus silicone implant, but my surgeon convinced me into getting full...

Saline implants look smaller with under the muscle? 3 answers

I heard that under the muscle saline implants tend to look smaller than the size you expect to get. So if I am getting a 500 cc, should I get at least...

Will I have my breast volume back after explantation? 3 answers

I was a small B cup before, and my doctor said that my breasts might even look better due to the pocket he created for the implants. But now, my...

Cost for breast augmentation revision? 4 answers

My doctor put 45cc less than what I was told was going to be put in for my breast implants. Now, I feel my breasts are too small. I am wondering, how...

Discounts for Breast implant replacement? 6 answers

I had Breast augmentation done a couple of months ago and realize I went way too small. How long is it good to wait until I have the surgery again? ...

Asymmetrical swelling after Breast Implant Replacement 4 answers

Is it normal to have one breast more swollen than the other after breast implants replacement?

Breast lift with implants to achieve round shape? 3 answers

I need a breast lift, but I also want round breast shape after surgery. Do I need lift and breast implants to achieve this?

Sleeping on stomach change Breast implants volume? 6 answers

I wanted bigger breasts because im athletic and I didnt have any. I had a Breast augmentation done on December 2008 and I have gel implants. Will the...

Deflating saline implants to avoid surgery? 9 answers

20 years ago, I had saline breast implants. 4 Years ago, I had them replaced. And then 3 months ago, my left implant ruptured. I would like to have...

Options for capsular contracture correction? 3 answers

What are my options to correct the capsular contracture and the chances of a good result? I've read that having had radiation, replacing, or removing...

Did Mentor change their Saline implants after May 2005? 2 answers

Did Mentor improve or change their round smooth saline implants after May 2005? Is that why their warrenty changed? Just wondering as I had mine in...

Strange pain and high implant after Breast Augmentation 4 answers

I had breast augmentation 2 months ago, and I have a very strange pain on my right breas. I really don't know how to describe it; it feels heavy and...

Which placement type is optimal for gummy bear implants? 5 answers

My doctorr says I have sufficient breast tissue and is recommending sub-fascial placement. I worry about increased capsular contracture risk and...

Switching from textured to smooth silicone implants 3 answers

I am getting my breast augmentation on July 17. I was doing some research last night and found out that many studies have shown that the textured...

Over the muscle Breast implants to achieve desired size? 3 answers

I have had numerous consultations for Breast augmentation. I'm an A/B cup hoping to achieve a small D. My official surgeon had recommended 300cc...

Can you get fitted for new bras before breast augmentation? 12 answers

Is there a way to find out what your bra size is going to be after surgery before getting a breast augmentation? I know about what size I'd like to...

Breast Augmentation method with minimal scarring for weight loss patient? 4 answers

I lost a lot of breast tissue after weight loss. What type of implant is best? I have recently lost a little weight and am now 114 lbs. I am healthy...

Rhinoplasty and Breast Implants in one week? 7 answers

I'm planning on on getting a Rhinoplasty revision under local anesthesia which is going to be on a Thursday. I'm also planning to get breast...

Reducing Saline Breast implants size? 10 answers

I have 550cc saline implants that I got 3 years ago. I would like to go down a bit in size. Is it possible to take some out of my implants? Will...

Breast Implant redo with HP implants? 5 answers

I got my implants two years ago. MP(Medium Profile) 450 cc silicone. Now I am considering getting them redone. Here's why: they are too high on my...

Breast implants concerns for tubular breasts 15 answers

I am a 20-year-old woman with "tubular" breasts and implants seem to be the only way to correct this deformity. I am comfortable having the...

What's the best kind of Breast Augmentation procedure? 7 answers

On some breast augmentation boards, many ladies rave about putting the implants fully under the muscle since the muscles fully support the implants...

Can stretch marks be improved through breast augmentation? 6 answers

I'm considering breast reduction, and I'm hoping that the procedure will not only improve my breast size but the stretch marks as well. I understand...

Breast asymmetry due to Mondor's cords? 7 answers

I had breast augmentation on March 12, with 260cc Silicone implants. On the day of surgery, I went to the doctor for possible infection. Left breast...

Scar tissue from Breast Implants 2 answers

I have Breast Implants and my right breast is very sore and and a rash is forming below my breast I have gel implants and should I ignore this and is...

Indecisive about cup size 6 answers

I have had an exam, but still indecisive about what size to choose. I am 5'3, 110 lbs, and currently an A cup. The sizes that I am struggling with are...

Will breasts sag with pregnancy after implants? 3 answers

I have a 6-year-old child and I got breast implants after she was born, after my breasts were already deformed. I am now wondering, now that I am...

How to bring breasts closer after Breast implants 3 answers

I had my breasts done and decided to go with a 400cc implants. My breasts are extremely far apart and my doctor said it is because my rib cage is...

How will my breast implants affect my lifestyle? 3 answers

I'm very athletic so I'm concerned w/ unders affecting my lifestyle. My PS plans to go subfascially. Now I'm worried I'll get a shelf look. SO, I'm...

Saline breast implants less likely to harden? 3 answers

I've had Silicone breast implants for 35 years without replacements. The only problem I've had is hardening. I am having them replaced because I now...

Will 750cc high profile Breast implants be too large? 11 answers

Hi! I am getting a Breast implant on Monday. I am an A cup now. I'm 5'4 and 165 pounds. I think I'm going 750cc high profile. Is that going to be to big?

Tuberous breast correction revision surgery 5 answers

I had tuberous breasts corrected over a year ago with a lift, areola reduction, lowering of the crease and mod saline implants put in partially behind...

Sharp pain 10 years after Saline breast implants 6 answers

I had Saline breast implants 10 years ago. They are under my muscle and have been very happy with the results. One week ago, I began noticing a sharp...

Which breast implant placement is least likely to cause sagging? 17 answers

Which of the following method is less likely to cause sagging of the breast implants, above the muscle or behind the muscle?

Painful breast and high implant after augmentation 4 answers

I just had breast augmentation a month ago. I am in pain because the implant has not dropped. My right breast is fine, but my left is awful. I have...

Comparing breast implant brands 3 answers

How does Natrelle silicone brand compare to Mentor or Inamed implants?

What size is too big for Natrelle breast implants? 4 answers

I am 5' 1" and between 100-105 lbs. Currently a 32A and my doctor only uses Natrelle breast implants. They are a bit wider with less projection...


Will insurance cover breast augmentation reconstruction for a papilloma? 3 answers

It has been removed and there is not a huge difference in size.

Sports bra over higher breast after augmentation? 2 answers

My left breast implant (550 CC) is still riding really high. Should I just put on a sports bra over it and let the other one just sit normally in the cup?

Showering after Breast Augmentation? 3 answers

My crease incision from breast augmentation will be closed with external nylon sutures. I have heard different stories as to the timing of suture...

What changes can I expect after my breast augmentation? 2 answers

I'm 1 week post-op from breast augmentation and I'm kind of worried. I was a 34 small C, tight and non-saggy. My plastic surgeon thought 450 cc would...

Is Breast augmentation price negotiable? 6 answers

Is it rude or disrespectful to negotiate on the surgeons fees? Especially, when the prices vary so much from one surgeon to the next.You would think a...

Are Silicone Breast Implants legal for a 21 year old? 4 answers

I am 21 years old and I previously asked a question about where I could go to get Silicone Breast Implants. Some doctors told me that it is illegal in...

Breast implants at a young age? 3 answers

I am pretty young, 17 years old, but I am seriously thinking about getting a breast augmentation in a future time. However, some people say that it is...

Will breasts sag when replaced with smaller implants? 7 answers

I am very tall and really really skinny and I went too big not really in numbers but simply because I have a tiny frame. I have 210cc Saline implants...

Breastfeeding despite sensation loss? 2 answers

If you lose a moderate sensation after breast augmentation, will that lessen your chances of breastfeeding?

Moderate profile breast implants too big for me? 3 answers

I'm 5'9" and 155 lbs with a small waist and larger hips. I have a large chest bone that sticks out a bit. Will 500 cc silicone moderate profile...

Unsatisfactory results from Breast Augmentation? 3 answers

I'm one week post op and am not happy with the size. I thought they would have been larger. Should I wait until my breast "settle" to decide...

Was I given economy brand breast implants? 3 answers

I am 5'4'' very slim and had very small breasts (even a A cup bra was too big for me). I wanted to be larger but natural but I was on a budget. So I...

A cream for breast augmentation vs. surgery? 2 answers

I want some cream to have beast augmentation

Will breast implants drop 6 weeks after revision? 3 answers

I had cc revision 6 weeks ago. The breast implant was quite high on my chest, but is starting to drop and moving nicely. My plastic surgeon said he...

How to prevent recurring rippling from breast augmentation? 3 answers

Hello! 4 years ago, I had a subglandular Breast augmentation with moderate Saline implant. After 3 years, I had sagging breast with rippling implants...

Reschedule breast lift and augmentation days after quitting smoking? 9 answers

I am having a modified breast lift with breast implants next Wednesday. I only stopped smoking 4 days ago; should I reschedule?

Will breast augmentation restrict further breast growth? 6 answers

I'm 18 years old, and planning to get breast implants. Would the procedure restrict any further growth I may have?

Is 280gms for silicone implants enough to go from small A to full C? 5 answers

I am 35 years old, 5 foot 4 inches, about 55 kg. I have 30-inch chest at inframammary level, presently very small A cup in one breast and AA in the...

Options for fixing "buckling" implants above the muscle? 3 answers

I'm 5'3", 135 pounds, with fit, athletic build. I have 600cc textured high profile implants above the muscle. The problem is the pocket wasn't...

Breast implants expiration? 9 answers

I had a breast augmentation last year of 2008 of May and i want to know if the implants have an expiration do i need to remove it after years or do...

Pain level for Breast augmentation and Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

Will a Tummy Tuck and Breast augmentation be too much pain to handle?

Remove or replace too large breast implants? 2 answers

I had a breast augmentation 6 weeks ago to correct deflated breasts after nursing 2 kids. I am very unhappy with the result. I ended up way larger...

Implants appearance after weight loss 3 answers

I am 5'4", athletic, with an hourglass figure, a healthy BMI of 23 and about 19% body fat. I have 600cc high profile implants, which are placed...

Square breast bottom after implants and lift 2 answers

Its been 5 weeks since my breast augmentation and lift, and my breasts are squared at the bottom. Will they round out? They are also very full (fat...

Smooth vs textured Saline breast implants? 4 answers

I am looking to get Saline implants here in a couple of months, and was wondering if smooth or textured is better?

Moderate vs High profile Breast implants for petite frame? 3 answers

I am 5' 1" 103 pounds and very athletic, but kind of a pear shaped (wide hips). I currently am a small 32A opting for a full C or small D. I...

How much does an MRI after Breast Implants cost? 2 answers

About how much does an MRI costs after you have your Breast implants? I'm considering having breast augmentation but I heard that MRI's are really...

Questions to ask during breast augmentation consultation? 2 answers

I'm Saba and I live in Pakistan. I am 30 years old with 2 babies. My breast have sagged big time, and I want to go for breast augmentation. Can you...

Small D with 450 cc breast implants? 3 answers

I am 5'9" and 137 lbs, with athletic build. My plastic surgeon wants me to go with 510 cc breast implants. After doing research, I am beginning...

Uncomfortably weird feeling 6 years after Saline implants 2 answers

I have Saline breast implants placed under the muscle. They are about 6 years old now. Once in a while throughout the years, I would bend down or do...

Recommended breast implant size for tall athletic build? 7 answers

I am looking into a breast job. How do I know what size is best for me? I am 5'9" and weight about 125 lbs. I have an athletic build. My size cup...

Do silicone breast implants cause autoimmune disorders? 13 answers

I would want to undergo a breast augmentation and the doctor wants to use silicon gel implants. I am a bit worried about the longevity of the implants...

How to best prepare for surgery? 3 answers

I have a "mommy makeover" scheduled in about a month. I already eat a very balanced diet, take vitamin supplements, and exercise regularly....

What causes displaced breast implants? 3 answers

I have Mentor Smooth Round Moderate Profile Saline under the muscle. Is excess skin from weightloss a contributing factor to displaced breast...

Do my breast implants need replacing? 3 answers

I have had my implants for 5 years now. Recently, the right one started really itching and I thought nothing of it, but it has now started to hurt. It...

Rippling due to chest workout after breast implants? 3 answers

I am 5'3 and 110 lbs. I had 300 cc saline breast implants placed under the muscle a little over a year ago. I have always been active, but recently...

How can I get Breast Implants with no credit? 2 answers

I have no credit or bad credit. I could possibly put a $1,000 dollars down.

Will augmented breasts smoothen out eventually? 2 answers

I had a Breast augmentation with a benelli lift 5 weeks ago. My implants are silicone and was placed using dual plane technique. I am concerned...

One breast a cup size larger after augmentation 8 answers

I had breast implants and mini Tummy Tuck on June 18, 2009.  I noticed last week that the area right on top of my scar (under my right breast) is...

Breast implants after breast reduction? 4 answers

I am currently a small 34 D and have always liked the shape and firmness of my implants but I am afraid that if I get another implants with my already...

Pain and swelling years after Breast Augmentation 3 answers

I've had Silicone Gel Implants for 4 years now with out a problem. 2 days ago, I slept on my implant and woke up with pain, swollen, and a red dotty...

Are before and after pictures good representations? 12 answers

I'm considering Breast implants but I'm really put off by all the before and after pictures I see online. Are these typically the final result? They...

Will titanium-coated breast implants be better? 10 answers

I just found a website about titanium-coated breast implants. It says they might prevent post-surgery deformities and capsular contracture. Is this...

Breast implants to lift slightly sagging breasts? 13 answers

Will breast implants improve my slightly sagging breasts without a lift or will I need a lift as well? My chest lacks volume (I have lost alot of...

Should I worry about one breast dropping down? 3 answers

I have had Silicon breast implants (Nagor implants) in now for 8 years. I've had no problems until a few weeks ago, my right breast had dropped about...

Rippling and uncomfortable breast after augmentation 4 answers

On the right side of my right breast near my armpit, I feel ripples and they worsen if I lean over. It feels uncomfortable if I move the breast a...

Breasts feel swollen, painful, and hot after augmentation 3 answers

I had breast implants over 4 years ago and now have severe swelling, heat to the touch, and pain when lifting or laying on my side. Can you tell me...

Breast implant replacement for bigger breasts? 3 answers

I had my Breast Augmentation 3 months ago (350cc Sil Mod+ unders) from 32A to 32 Full C. The recovery was easy, no complications so far. My breasts...

Will right breast get larger than left with implants after breastfeeding? 5 answers

With my first pregnancy, my right breast got significantly bigger than my left. I am wondering, if I get breast implants and breastfeed again, will...

Can 300cc-3500cc breast implants increase size from 34A to C? 8 answers

I am 25 years with no kids, 5'7" tall at 135 lbs. I am considering having breast augmentation. I am currently a 34A and would like to be a full...

FDA approval for silicone breast implants in 18-year-old women? 2 answers

Is there any way the FDA can approve silicone breast implants for 18 year olds? The plastic surgeon I consulted with told me that the FDA may be able...

Silicone breast implant slipped into a new pocket? 3 answers

Hi, I had cohesive gel silicone implants 4 years ago & all was well until I noticed when I lift my right arm up a lump appears under the implant...

How to achieve cleavage after Breast feeding and implants? 5 answers

Well I've had Breast implants for two years now but I recently had a baby, I had only breast fed for one month, so my breasts don't need a lift. I'm...

Swollen breast implants after kidney surgery? 4 answers

I just had kidney surgery. Three days post op I awoke in pain and there was swelling in my right breast. I've had Silicone Implants for fifteen years...

Tightness and discomfort years after Breast Augmentation 3 answers

I feel a tightness and discomfort in my breast implants. I have had 2 surgeries (5 years apart) and with my first implants I never had any discomfort....

Correcting capsular contracture after giving birth 2 answers

How long do you wait after giving birth to correct Capsular Contracture? Can you correct Capsular Contracture while breast feeding?

Cause of discomfort in left silicone implant? 2 answers

I am 2 years post silicone breast implants under the muscle. I recently have had vague discomfort in my left breast including dull pain, and just a...

Is it recommended to get MRI with Saline Breast Implants? 3 answers

I understand that with silicone implants it is recommended to get an MRI every 3 years or so. Is this recommended with saline implants as well?

Is hardness in one breast a sign of capsular contracture? 2 answers

Do I have capsular contracture if after 11 days my right breast is harder than my left? I started doing arm exercises and stretching on day 7 and most...

Breast size with 260 gram implant on A cup? 3 answers

I'm currently a 32A. What size will I be with 260 grams of breast implants?

Tennessee Breast augmentation and Tummy Tuck doctor recommendations 5 answers

I have lost 105 lbs. with gastric bypass and now weigh about 117lbs. I  would love to have Breast augmentation and a Tummy tuck. I also would...

Will 400cc HP breast implants look fine on small frame? 12 answers

I am 4'11" and 100 lbs. I am now a 32 B. I am considering 400cc with silicone high profile breast implants. Do you think that will be okay on my...

Better satisfaction with switching from saline to silicone breast implants? 2 answers

Will I be better satisfied in terms of feel (softer and natural) and appearance (less ripples) for another 10-15 years if I replaced the saline...

Sudatonic or infrared body wrap after Breast Implants? 2 answers

Is it safe to get a sudatonic/infrared body wrap with saline breast implants?

Downsizing implants change the nipples' appearance? 2 answers

I had Breast implants to achieve a C cup, but I ended up with a D. If I have the D cups removed  for smaller C cups, could my scar around nipples...

Dent and redness after Kenalog injections on breast 3 answers

I had a breast augmentation done about 3 years ago. However, about a month ago, I saw a bump, near my left breast. It looked as though it was a bone...

Another procedure necessary with pregnancy after breast augmentation? 4 answers

I'm 24 and stopped breastfeeding about 6 months ago. I'm thinking about getting a breast augmentation. Since I am definitely going to have more...

Tummy Tuck, Brazilian Butt Lift, and Breast Augmentation advice? 2 answers

I want to get a Tummy Tuck, Brazilian Butt Lift, and Breast Augmentation. The doctor I'm considering said it is possible to get all three at once, and...

Full, round breast implants for a petite woman? 6 answers

I just turned 18 and I want to get breast implants. I am a size 32 A and 5 feet tall. I am very petite and do not have a lot of breast tissue. What is...

Statistics on women getting deathly ill after breast implants? 3 answers

I had memory gel 375 cc subgladular implants less thatn 3 weeks ago, and many women on this site they've been deathly ill after getting breast...

Putting breast implants back after staph infection? 3 answers

On April 9th I had breast implants. Being allergic to the antibiotics, I did not take them, then I got a staph infection in both breasts. My doctor...

Can Saline Breast Implants be reduced and reused? 12 answers

I presently have large Breast implants 425ccs to be exact under the muscle. One has slipped from under the muscle and I have to get a third surgery. I...

Knot under nipple after Breast Implants? 4 answers

I am 12 days post op from getting breast implants. I feel a small knot under nipple on left breast. Is this normal or could I be getting capsular...

Soft, moving lump after breast implants 5 answers

Can a breast implant have an air pocket type of soft lump that moves?

How can I find out what is causing burning pain in my right breast? 3 answers

What should I do to find out why I have very sharp burning in my whole right breast since I had my implants put in?

Under the muscle placement for 300cc-320cc Breast implants? 2 answers

I had a consultation with a plastic surgeon today for Breast implants. I am a B cup but one side is larger and a bit saggy, a full B, the other is...

Opinion on silicone breast implant size? 13 answers

Iam booked in to have 300cc high profile silicone breast implants above the muscle on Thursday. I am 5"4' and weigh 52 kg at my ideal weight....

Will rippling get worse overtime? 4 answers

I had surgery 3 months ago and have just noticed that on my right breast I have rippling. I really don't want to have another surgery. If the...

Cup size after 425cc Silicone breast implants? 6 answers

I'm 5'6" with a 34C breast cup. I want 425cc silcone breast implants. What cup size will I be afterwards?

Moving under-the-muscle implants to top? 2 answers

I had my breast augmentation operation 3 weeks ago. The implants were placed under the muscle.  I also go to the gym 1 hour everyday. Is there...

Misaligned Breast implants 5 answers

I have new Breast implants, and they don’t look exactly how I expected. One breast is higher than the other? Is this normal? I asked my doctor...

Use existing breast implants with breast lift? 4 answers

I already have breast implants and have had them for fourteen years. I am now needing a breast lift. Can I keep exsisting implants and get a lift?

Lifetime warranty for Mentor breast implants? 2 answers

I think my breast implants were manufactured by Mentor, and I am just wondering (because I don't remember) if there's a lifetime warranty on them,...

What does a surgeon do to correct bottoming out? 4 answers

What does a surgeon usually do to correct bottoming out from Breast implants? I am very scared of the pain and I'm going through another operation.

Ohio breast implants replacement doctor recommendations

Does anyone know of a surgeon in Ohio, preferrably a plastic and/or breast specialist who is willing to perform pro bono explantation of bi-laterally...

Breast implants moved up and got bigger 4 answers

I had breast cancer 25 years ago. I had a new saline implants put in 7 years ago. Recently, 2 weeks ago it moved up too high and got bigger. What is...

Bruise-like pain under breast after augmentation 2 answers

I had an under the muscle breast augmentation 9 months ago, and have started to get bruise-like pain at the bottom side of my left breast. It's been...

Implant rippling at the base of one breast 4 answers

I am 5'2", 105 lbs with minimal breast tissue from breastfeeding(32A). I chose 300 cc silicone moderate plus profile (smooth round) breast...

Will implants fill the breasts as muscles relax? 2 answers

I am beginning to become quite disapointed in the size of my breasts after my breast augmentation, as I do not feel they look that much bigger...

Does repetitive surgery decrease breast sensitivity? 6 answers

What are the side effects of repetative surgery? Does it increase the risks of capsular contracture? What is the recommended maximum amount a breast...

Is it possible to have breast augmentation for patient with latex allergy? 3 answers

I have 4 kids and breastfed all of them. I would like my breasts to look better. But my allergy doctors told me not to think about it. I’m 34B....

Advice on high profile silicone breast implants? 2 answers

I went for a consultation the other day and the plastic surgeon recommended high profile 475 cc silicone breast implants. I like how the moderate...

350MP Plus right size to become a small D? 4 answers

I am having a removel replacement with a lift next week. I am downsizing my 480HP submuscular for smaller implants. I am a 36DDD and want to be a...

Under vs over the muscle placement for Gummy bear implants? 3 answers

Where is the best placement when using the gummy bears - under or over the muscle? I am 3 months pre-op for having this surgery done and at my 1st...

Waiting period between Breast Augmentation with Lift and Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I am planning on having a breast augmentation with lift, and Rhinoplasty in a few months. They won't be performed at the same time as I have chosen ...

Check up and recovery after Breast Augmentation? 8 answers

I am Asian ethnic living in North Jersey area. I want to have breast enlargement under the muscle? How much does it cost? How long can I return to...

Is it ok to go to army basic training with breast implants? 4 answers

And if so how long after surgery should you wait?

Sleep on stomach 16 days after Breast augmentation? 2 answers

I am 16 days Breast augmentation post-op and everything seems to be going well. My question is, is it okay to sleep on my stomach again if I am...

Breast Augmentation advice for size and placement 5 answers

I'm booked for breast augmentation next week, but I'm still unsure what size I want. I'm 5'11" and a 36B currently. I'd like to be a D cup, but...

Will the capsule remain if breast implants leak? 3 answers

If my breast implants leak and are encapsulated, will the capsule remain?

One breast feels loose after augmentation 2 answers

I had my breast enlargement over a year and a half ago, and just recently, my right breast has just started to feel slighlty loose compared to the...

Is it a good idea to get breast implants at 19? 3 answers

I'm 19.  Is it a good idea to get breast implants at this age?

Advice on fixing capsular contracture in right breast? 3 answers

I had breast implants in June 2006. Before I had my implants put in, I was very asymmetrical. I had implants put in 600cc's on the right and 475 cc on...

Can some of the fluid be removed from tissue expanders? 4 answers

I recently had tissue expanders put in on both breasts due to breast cancer diagnosis. I feel that they have been filled beyond the size that I would...

Silicone breast implants causing joint issues? 3 answers

I LOVE the look of my silicone implants but my breast are always sore and I think they are making me sick. Since the surgery I have had major joint...

Will the tightness go away after Breast implants? 3 answers

I had Breast implants and was not happy with how the implants sat. I wanted them higher and closer together. So my doctor told me he could do this...

Breast augmentation recovery within 3 days? 13 answers

I'm thinking about having another breast augmentation. If I do surgery on Friday, can I go back to work on Monday?

Right breast has more swelling after augmentation 2 answers

I'm a 25-year-old athletic woman, 182 cms in height. I had breast augmentation 2 weeks ago. My plastic surgeon used 245 cc anatomical textured mentor...

Under the muscle implant placement for natural feel? 2 answers

I am planning on getting breast implants this year. I hold above all, the most important thing to be feel of the implants. I want them to be bouncy,...

Possible to have only one surgery for uneven breasts? 12 answers

I have uneven breasts. I have seen a plastic surgeon but he said I need to get breast reduction, then have the breast implants placed. I remember...

Fixing asymmetrical bottom out breast implants? 3 answers

I am bottoming out and one breast is lower than the other. Can this be fixed by revision surgery and will it leave both breasts symmetrical?

Why would my breast implant fall out? 3 answers

Major breast surgery complication to the extent my implant fell out after the incision opened and a load of green gunk came out. I have already had an...

Breast Implants to regain full D cup? 8 answers

I am a 42-year-old woman with 34-36D bust. No kids, but I have noticed a decrease in fullness over time. I do NOT want to go any bigger with breast...

Do breast implants cause breast tissue to deteriorate? 3 answers

Currently 34C. Don't smoke, exercise, and eat right. If I have saline implants (placed submuscular) removed after 10 years without replacement,...

Concerns with over the muscle breast implants after pregnancy 3 answers

I am about to get married and we wanted to start a family right away. My whole family has breast fed and I plan on doing the same. Also, I know that...

How long after Breast augmentation can the revision be done? 10 answers

I had a breast augmentation 3 weeks ago tomorrow. I am not satisfied as I wish I had gone with the larger implant. I have Silicone breast implants....

Hardness and pain after Breast implants of 38 years 3 answers

38 years ago, I had a Breast augmentation and now I feel hardness and pain in my left nipple. Is it natural? It's been hard for years; but now that I...

Breast implant recommendation for taller and broader woman? 6 answers

What would you recommend for taller women with a larger size ribcage in the way of Breast implant shape, placement, profile, etc? Is a result with...

Anesthesia risks for patient with incomplete medical history? 6 answers

I have have been researching Breast augmentation for a while now and one of my main concerns is the surgery itself and the anesthesia risk.I am...

Arm Lift, Breast lift and hernia repair all at once? 7 answers

I had gastric bypass 4 years ago and lost 200 pounds. I have extra skin on my arms I would like removed and I also would like a Breast lift or Breast...

Will breasts droop after removing implants? 13 answers

I had a breast lift and Saline breast implants 3 years ago, going from 34B to 34DD. I'm unhappy with the size, and wish to take out the implants. I am...

Best placement for Silicone breast implant? 2 answers

I am having a procedure done this summer to remove some large (but benign) fibrous masses from my left breast. I am 18, but considering the size of...

Rippling with textured Saline breast implants? 4 answers

I have textured moderate profile Saline implants placed under the muscle overfilled by 25cc and just 3 weeks after surgery starting seeing rippling in...

30cc-difference in Breast implants noticeable in the long run? 3 answers

During the Breast augmentation surgery, my doctor filled one side of my breasts with 350cc breast implants and the other with 380cc. When I asked him...

When will stem cells be available for breast reconstruction? 3 answers

I had my mastectomy operation in 2003. Still waiting for this wonderfull stem cell.

Pain without swelling after Saline breast implants 3 answers

I had Saline breast implants done 9 years ago. In the last few days, my right breast began to hurt. It just hurts; I can't explain it. It almost feels...

Firm mass on breast after second breast augmentation 4 answers

I had my 2nd Breast augmentation 3 and 1/2 years ago, due to what appeared to be a possible leak with Silicone implants performed 10 years prior.A...

Is Breast Augmentation through Tummy Tuck incision possible? 18 answers

I had read of a procedure that allows a breast augmentation while doing a tummy tuck, using the tummy tuck incision rather than incising the breast....

Breast implant advice for full and natural results? 3 answers

I am a mother of 3, 5'2" and currently 120 lbs, I wear 34 A bra, but don't fill it out! (I'm not sure if this matters but, my breast width is...

Things to know before having Breast implants? 4 answers

What should I know and consider before having a Breast augumentation? I am 20 years old and I don't know how much the surgery would cost nor what to...

Cup size after 500-550cc breast implants? 10 answers

I am scheduled to have breast augmentation surgery in a couple of weeks. I'm 6'0 tall and 128 lbs, and I wear an A/B cup. I'm hoping to be a very...

Breast Augmentation cost in New York City? 2 answers

What is the average cost of Breast Augmentation in New York City? Do all doctors offer financing plans?

Breast implants asymmetry likely to be permanent? 2 answers

I recently had a Breast augmentation, but my left breast is significantly larger than my right. It has been 2 weeks post-op and my left breast remains...

How to avoid breast implants looking like balls on chest? 8 answers

I am 5'1" 103 lbs. I am getting breast implants in 5 days. My surgeon has suggested 350 cc smooth, round, high profile silicone implants for my...

Are 350 cc breast implants too conservative for D cup goal? 2 answers

I'm 25 years old, 5'5, 125 lbs, no kids yet. I've lost 20 lbs and went from a full 36D to 34B. I went to 2 plastic surgeons, both decided I don't need...

Saline Breast implants for a 19 year old? 7 answers

I'm 19 and want to get Breast Implants. I am a size 32 A and I am very thin and petite with not a lot of breast tissue. I have heard that for thin...

Pain after Endoscopic breast augmentation 3 answers

I had an Endoscopic breast augmentation surgery from under the armpits. I now have muscle weakness and dull pain in the muscle of my right arm. What...

Breast augmentation for $4,000? 14 answers

Is it possible to find a surgeon whose qualified to preform a Breast augmentation for $4,000.00? I am in desperate need of this surgery.

Silicone Breast Implants for someone under 22? 10 answers

I am so desperate to get breast implants. I currently use silicone inserts to put in my bra everyday and I am sick of being limited to certain clothes...

Tissue expanders for Breast augmentation? 5 answers

I had radiation to my chest because i had cancer from the ages of 5-7. I have no breast tissue and want to be a "B" cup. My Ps suggests I...

How will my breasts look if I choose to have the implants removed? 4 answers

If i decide to get breast implants, what happens should i decide to not get replacements in case the implant needs to be removed (e.g. rupture). Does...

New Jersey breast augmentation surgeon recommendations 2 answers

Wanted to know if anyone could recommend a great surgeon in NJ for a breast augmantation.I have heard great things about one Dr. but he has a high...

Stretched skin under breasts after augmentation? 2 answers

What do I do if I stretched the skin underneath my breast, between the pocket and my stomach after breast augmentation? I was reaching and felt like...

Options for rippling Saline breast implants? 3 answers

I used to have Silicone gel implants but they ruptured, leaked and has massive capsular contraction. They also made me very very ill. I had them...

Changes to breast screening after having Breast augmentation? 6 answers

I'm considering Breast Implants and wanted to ask what are the recommendations or risks associated to monthly breast self exams and/or screening for...

Will over the muscle Saline breast implants look natural? 5 answers

I am naturally a 34B and am getting Saline breast implants. The doctor says I have enough breast tissue to go over the muscle, but I'm just not as...

Best breast implant with minimal risk of contracture? 3 answers

I am torn between recommendations for primary Breast augmentation: (1) Silicone implants (below muscle through peri-aerolar incision), or (2) Inamed...

Pseudomonas after Breast Implants? 2 answers

Can pseudomonas manifest its symptoms 2 years post surgery of Breast implants? Date of surgery was 6/2008. Now I have a red spot kind of like a...

Advice for breast implant size after capsulectomy? 4 answers

I am 5'5", 108 lbs, 13.5 34A. I have silicone Dow Corning breast implants for the past 20 years. I am having capsulectomies on both. I have seen...

Are c cup breasts too big for an Asian frame? 3 answers

Hi. I am Asian, 5'7" and 130lbs. My boyfriend wants me to have "C" Cup Breasts implants. At the moment I am flat chested, (ie AA cup)...

How much do saline breast implants cost? 5 answers

I know saline breast implants are less expensive than silicone implants - what is the approximate price difference?

Does breast augmentation cause swelling in nipples? 3 answers

Hello! I got my Breast Implants on July 17. It seems like my nipples have stretched a little, and I was wondering if they are swollen? When they get...

Subglandular Breast implants for Asian woman? 12 answers

I, being Asian, am of a small build and have genetically small breasts. I breastfed all 3 of my children, each for over a year. Apart from the joy of...

Is the number of procedures done by doctors a good indicator of success? 16 answers

What is a fair amount of times per year that a doctor has performed surgery? I have been speaking with I plastic surgeon about a tummy tuck, breast...

Under the muscle Saline implants rippling? 3 answers

I am needing an advice about choosing either Saline or Silicone breast implants. I will have them under the muscle for sure and I am leaning towards...

Breast lumpectomy axillary tail removal with Breast augmentation? 6 answers

I went to a surgeon to ask about fatty under arms. I was told by my OB it was breast tissue. Its very large and has to be tucked into my bra which...

Will breast augmentation remove axillary breast tissue? 7 answers

I have a "pouch of skin" above my breast (kind of near the underarm area but not on the arm). I am unsure of what kind of procedure would...

Safest way to remove saline breast implants? 2 answers

I had a breast reduction. They removed my 340cc implants and put in 265cc but I am the same size after surgery. What can I do to make my breast a size...

Possible rippling or other breast implant problem? 3 answers

I am 4 weeks post op on my breast augmentation. I had 350cc cohesive gel with over the muscle implants. I took my bra off in the evening as advised...

Breast augmentation redo for a distance runner? 6 answers

I currently have breast implants (which I got 9 1/2 years ago), but would like to get them re-done because I have some scar tissue that makes one...

What is causing the indent in my right breast? 5 answers

When I push my breast together using my arms why is there an indent? I got my BA 7 weeks ago and my right breast is much lower than my left, and when...

Which breast implants are more likely to rupture? 6 answers

Are Saline Breast Implants more likely to rupture than Silicone Breast Implants?

Will breast implants make fibromyalgia symptoms worse? 2 answers

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome 6 years ago. My symptoms drastically got worse after a car accident. I am 36 years old and would like to...

Possible for my body to push out breast implants? 3 answers

It has been two years since I started thinking of getting breast implants. I used to have a belly button ring, and my body literally pushed it out...

Are cohesive breast implants FDA approved? 5 answers

Doctors: I read on a cohesive breast website that these breast implants are much better. it looked like they arent arppoved. is the fda close to...

Will my breasts sag more after another pregnancy? 5 answers

My husband and I would like another child sometime in the next 3 years. I would love to get my breast augmentation as soon as possible but I'm worried...

California Breast Implants Doctor Recommendations 3 answers

I had breast implants 10 years ago, but need another one. Can anyone recommend some good doctors in Stockton, CA or Sacramento, CA where I won't get...

Surgery needed to correct breast implant placement? 5 answers

Should I have another surgery to correct the placement of my breast implants? I had a Breast augmentation 3 years ago and they never quite settled...

Breast implants and Liposculpture for a 23 year old? 7 answers

I want to know if its ok for a 23 year old to get Breast implants and Liposculpture?

Are High Profile Breast Implants always a bad choice? 10 answers

I have been reading a about high profile silicone breast implants and the long term negative affects on tissues. I understand how this could be true...

Traveling after breast augmentation and liposuction? 4 answers

I'm considering having breast augmentation and liposuction of the flanks, thighs and abdomen at the beginning of November. How long until I can travel...

How to describe to my surgeon the breast augmentation results I want? 3 answers

I am going for Breast Augmentation in a couple of months. I weigh 123 lbs and I am 5"6'. I am a B-cup, and wanting a D cup implant. Even though I...

Weight gain associated with extra large implants? 2 answers

I am getting a breast reduction and lift along with new breast implants to about a size D. The HUGE (implants I have now on my 5'2" 120 lbs...

Risky to wait before removing ruptured Silicone breast implants? 3 answers

I've had Silicone breast implants for two years, unfortunately as shown in the MRI, one is ruptured and the other one is leaking. I already saw a...

Asymmetry still present after breast augmentation 5 answers

I had breast augmentation to fix asymmetric breasts. I asked my surgeon if I should have breast reduction first since the right breast is over a cup...

Replacing old Saline breast implants with no paperwork? 3 answers

Who were the manufacturer's of Saline implants in the early 90's? I just had one of my implants removed and there are no identifying markings. I...

Is Mcghan`s silicone 120 the same as cohesive gel implant? 2 answers

My doctor said that the Mcghan style 120 Silicone implant was the same as Cohesive gel? Does anyone know the difference?

Placing Gummy Bear implants through the areola? 3 answers

Can the new Gummy Bear Cohesive breast implants be placed through the areola without much damage?

Mississippi Breast Implant Replacement Doctor Recommendations

I have a ruptured saline implant and am desperately trying to save up enough money to have them replaced with silicon implants. I am 47 yrs old &...

Okay to stop sleeping elevated after Breast Implants? 2 answers

It has been 8 days since my breast implant surgery. Is it okay to stop sleeping elevated now?

Recovery and pain to expect during Breast implant replacement? 10 answers

My Breast implants were done in the early 80's. I just found out that they are both ruptured. I am very concerned about the removal of the silicone...

How to choose Breast Implant profile? 15 answers

Hi. I am getting a Breast Augmentation and I'm having the hardest time choosing Moderate Plus or Moderate. I am doing it under the muscle, and my...

Will 650cc breast implants drop and have cleavage? 12 answers

I'm a B cup now and I'm getting 650cc under the muscle breast implants and I'm curious if they will drop and have clevage since they're so small...

What's your breast implant "return policy"? 5 answers

Are breast implants designed to last forever, or do the implant companies provide a guideline for the length of time that a pair of breast implants...

No improvement in breast augmentation issues 3 answers

On May 9, 2002, I underwent breast augmentation surgery. I was an A cup before. I never noticed any evident differences in my breast size before....

Breast implant type and size to go from B to C cup? 5 answers

I am 5'2, 118 lbs, and 34B. I am getting breast augmentation in 6 weeks. My plastic surgeon said I don't need a mastopexy. I do have a drop of 19 on...

Keeping pockets open after breast implants revision? 3 answers

I recently had a bottomed out breast implant revision where my surgeon also cut a larger pocket superiorly. I have been trying to push the implant...

Choosing a breast implants and lift surgeon 12 answers

I am considering having breast implants and breast lift. What credentials should I look for in a surgeon?

Breast implants payment plans? 5 answers

Are there payment plans for breast augmentation? I'm located in Utah.

Breast augmentation incision concern 3 answers

Which type of breast augmentation incision is least likely to cause loss of sensation of the nipples?

Are 360cc's the highest Saline Breast Implant available? 8 answers

I was inquiring about Saline Breast Implants. Is 360cc's the highest you can have? I'm looking to have a revison because of one side of my implant is...


Breast Implant Removal for someone with scleroderma and pulmonary fibrosis? 2 answers

I have to have my breast implants (operation was in Sept 1990) removed due to rupture, however, I am now suffering from scleroderma and pulmonary...

High profile 300cc Breast implants for someone with 29A cups? 5 answers

I'm 5'2" and 100 pounds and want to achieve a nice kinda big size that is just right for me.

Breast implant placement on someone with pectus excavatum? 12 answers

I am considering breast augmentation and I have pectus excavatum. Is it better to place implants over the muscle or under? I am considering 300cc or less.

Are my breasts considered "tuberous"? 3 answers

Are my breasts are considered "tuberous breasts"? This how my breasts developed as a teen. I'm now 20 years old and my breasts never been...

Swelling and discomfort after breast augmentation 3 answers

I'm 5 ft 2 ins and had 300 cc saline implants almost a week now. I am still swollen and uncomfortable. Should I have them removed?

Breast implant size for uneven breasts? 21 answers

I have one breast almost a full cup size bigger. I am getting gel breast implants, under the muscle. The surgeon suggested up to 100 cc difference in...

Breast and Buttock Implants in prices in Birmingham, AL? 2 answers

What is the general price range for Breast implants and Butt implants in Birmingham, AL?

Possible to have Breast lift with implants at lower cost? 9 answers

Are there doctors who preform a breast lift with silicone implants for $5000 or less? I had an extreme amount of weight loss about 1 1/2 year ago and...

Breast implant not moving with the rest of the body 2 answers

My tummy and left breast feel fine--normal tenderness, but overall healing well. My right breast, however, is a different story. The Breast implant...

Breast augmentation safe for someone with heart murmur and minor seizures? 10 answers

I have a heart murmur and I take Lamictal for minor seizures. Will this be a problem if I am considering getting breast implants? This is the only...

Idaho Breast Implants doctor recommendations 2 answers

I want to get Breast implants. I have breasts that are not the same size one is 36A cup the other one is a training bra size. What is the cost to...

Minor fat removal without Lipo during breast augmentation? 2 answers

Can I have small amounts of fat removed from my tummy and love handles during my breast implant surgery without having Liposuction? I have considered...

Breast implants or lift for more youthful look? 10 answers

Iam considering having breast implants or a breast lift. I am 53 years old; small-framed with 36C breast size; weighing at 130 lbs. My breasts have...

More reported autoimmune disease symptoms with Saline vs. Silicone? 8 answers

All I see on the internet are thousands of horror stories about autoimmune nightmares after getting breast implants. Is there a difference between...

Multiple surgery costs too high? 3 answers

I am having breast implant replacement and upper eyelids done by a Santa Monica doctor at the price of $15,000. This is the total price for anesthesia...

Cost of changing breast implants for full muscle coverage? 8 answers

What is the cost to change breast implants to be fully covered by muscle? I already have saline breast implants under the pectoral muscle, with the...

Breast size after 340cc implants? 6 answers

I am a 32A and I'm will be getting 340cc breast implants and wanted to know what size that would turn out? I want to have like a full B or small c....

Breast Implant profile advice 3 answers

I am 5'7" 135lbs. I was wondering if high profile breast implants would be good for me. I have had a child so I do have some sagging, not much...

Normal differences between primary breast augmentation and revision? 3 answers

I had my 350 high profile under the muscle implants replaced with 585 high profile under the muscle implants after having a baby.  My 350s lost...

Breast implant profile for 300cc? 2 answers

I have been back to see my consultant, and he has agreed that I can go up to 300cc for breast implants. I tried them on and they felt much better...

Will small breast implants give rock-in-a-sock look? 4 answers

I am 5'10" and weigh 145 lbs. I have an athletic build, and I'm not even an A cup. Before having kids, I was a slight B and very happy. I...

Sudden change in breast implant size? 4 answers

Yesterday morning when I woke up and noticed the left one was noticably smaller. It is also more moveable and less firm. I have 450cc on Left and...

Veiny lower pole after revision surgery for bottomed out breast implants? 2 answers

I recently noticed that more and more purple capillaries are showing up at the bottom pole of my breast. I am three months post-op from bottomed-out...

Are Perouse sillicone gel implants good? 4 answers

My sister had silicone gel breast implants few years ago, made by Perouse. They look really nice and natural. I want to have mine done, but just want...

Saline breast implants incision site for best result? 8 answers

Which incision site do you think is the best to go with to get the best result with Saline breast implants: inframammary or periareolar?

Deflated breast implant from carrying 9 lbs? 2 answers

Two weeks after I got breast implants, I was carrying a bag that weighed 9 lbs. I had a very bad/painful muscle spasm and immediately felt my right...

Denver Breast implants plastic surgeon recommendation? 2 answers

I am considering Breast augmentation. How do I find the best doctor to go to in Denver, CO? I don't want to be big. I exercise all the time and my...

What did you pay for your breast augmentation?

I'd like to hear from other women who got breast augmentation. how much did you pay for it? what kind/size of breast implant did you get?  thanks...

Breast augmentation results didn't go as discussed 3 answers

I had a breast augmentation 10 days ago. It went great, but I'm not happy. During the 1st visit, I didn't know what I wanted, so I just listened to...


Regular silicone or cohesive gel implants for tuberous breasts? 11 answers

I am a 34A with a mild case of tuberous breast. I would like to get breast augmentation and become a 34C, however, I am having difficulty in deciding...


Risks from breast augmentation for diabetics? 7 answers

What are the risks from having breast implants for a diabetic woman over 50 years old?

How long to wait after MRSA to consider Breast implants? 3 answers

I recently went to a consultation with a doctor for Breast implants and because I had MRSA a month ago. She said she would not perform the surgery...

Concerns with silicone breast implants safety 9 answers

If silicone breast implants are safe, why does it need to be removed once ruptured and sometimes with breast tissue? Silicone implants consist of many...

Capsular contraction's effect on breastmilk production? 2 answers

I have Saline Breast Implants and they have been in with no problems for 17 years. I just had my first child and developed a capsular contracture...

Should male patients take hormones before Breast Implants? 2 answers

I'm 40, male, looking into Breast implants and cost. Where do I start? Should I be on hormones first to get breasts to develop first?

Should I have mini breast lift along with implants for droopy breasts? 5 answers

After two completely different consultations, I am unsure about what to do. My breasts (B cup) are small and drooping. The nipples are not pointing...

How are under muscle Saline breast implants different from Silicone? 15 answers

I am looking into having breast implants very soon. I really would like to get silicone because of how much more natural they are, but I am only 19...

Can I extend my breast implant warranty? 7 answers

My friend said she thought there was a way to extend the warranty on my silcone implants. i'd like more inforamtion about this.  thanks very much...

Can silicone breast implants correct mild ptosis? 6 answers

Ihad one child and breast fed. My breasts seem to have mild ptosis. My nipples still point outward/upward and are above the inframammary fold--just...

Are Implants safe for patient with Fibrocystic breasts? 3 answers

I have been diagnosed with fibrocystic breast disease and I really want to get Breast Implants. Will this be a problem?

Lift or implants for breasts that flatten while lying down? 8 answers

I am 18 years old and have large, spread out breasts that are not fully droopy, but sag some. When I lie down, they spread out towards my armpits and...


Ankara Turkey Breast Implants doctor recommendation 2 answers

Hi everyone. I'm going to Ankara, Turkey in October to see my husband and also to get my Saline implants removed and get new ones put in. Does anybody...

Breast cup D possible for my height and weight? 2 answers

Hi, I am 5'8" , 170 lbs., 38B and I am getting 375 cc Saline breast implants under the muscle. My surgeon won't go any bigger than that because...

330cc Allergan moderate profile for natural looking breasts? 6 answers

I am currently a 34C. I have 2 kids, breastfed, but have only level 2 ptosis. I want to avoid a Breast lift and to have a small D.I want to be fuller,...

Are 600cc breast implants too large? 7 answers

I am going in for revision breast augmentation. Currently I have 420cc textured saline implants and they are up high and round. I really like the...

Breast Lift or other options for breast implants that sit too low? 12 answers

I currently have 575 HP saline breast implants under the muscle and I feel they sit too low. I want a higher, tighter look, but I don't really...

Will the body heal with silicone leakage? 3 answers

Will my body heal with the silicone leakage inside or does it have to come out by cutting it out or is there another procedure that can be done to...

How long should I wait to act if I think I'm getting capsular contracture? 2 answers

I saw my PS because I was worried the right breast is getting higher on my chest making me looked lopsided. Was told to do vigorous massage & see...

Will Breast Implants and Liposculpture cause stretch marks after pregnancy? 3 answers

I am 32 and I am planning to have a breast augmentation (something discreet) and a liposculpture within the next two weeks, but also I would like to ...

Breast lift on one breast then silicone implant for the other? 15 answers

I had another consultation with another surgeon today they said they can fix my uneven breasts by doing a breast lift on my larger breast, and placing...

Possible complications from Silicone Breast Implants? 3 answers

Hi. I'm considering having a Breast augmentation. My PA swears by silicone and advised this type of implant. I have been reading several blogs from...

Breast implants for tubular deformity covered by insurance? 15 answers

Do insurance companies cover breast augmentation for patients with tubular breast deformity?

Right size Saline breast implants for athletic body? 3 answers

10 yrs. ago, I had 390cc Implants. I am an athletic 140 lbs 5'4" female. I want small athletic breasts. I'm debating moderate 225cc or 250cc...

Moderate or High profile for Breast Implant revision? 5 answers

I have Saline breast implants (425cc) now that I have had for 10 yrs. I am having them redone and having a hard time deciding between HP (High...

Breast Implants 3 years after Breast Lift for upper volume? 2 answers

I underwent a breast lift 3 years ago due to 60 lb weight loss. I am satisfied with getting perky, normal-looking breasts. My drooping was really bad,...

Are 550 and 650 cc breast implants good sizes for bigger girls? 5 answers

I went to a consultation with a plastic surgeon. We tried on many breast implants and decided on two sizes, 550 cc and 650 cc in the other. I am a...

Will breast implants create cleavage? 11 answers

If I don't have cleavage before I get breast implants will I have it after the procedure?

Should a patient with Factor II refrain from getting breast implants? 2 answers

I have Factor II Prothrombin Gene Mutation (my blood clots more than most) and I would like to know if this condition would hinder getting breast...

Building pectoral muscles before breast augmentation? 12 answers

Will building up your pectoral muscles before getting a breast augmentation make the recovery difficult or more painful in any way?

Can Silicone from Breast Implants melt inside the body? 6 answers

I'm having a Breast Lift with silicone gel Breast implants and am curious about it. They say gummy bear implants don't leak when punctured, but in...

How would 320cc high profile implants look on breasts smaller than cup A? 4 answers

I went to a consultation for Breast Augmentation. I am currently less than an A cup. I am 5'6 and weigh 110 lbs. My surgeon said she wanted to give me...

Risk of pink scarring after breast lift and augmentation? 18 answers

Opinion needed on getting a breast augmentation, and a possible lift. I have had four children, and I am 27 years old, 5'5", 125 lbs. I am very...

Breast implant size advice for a conservative look? 13 answers

I am 5'7", weighing 150 lbs, and and looking for a conservative look. What breast implant size will best suit me?


650cc Breast Implants to get C or D cups? 8 answers

I am 5'7" and 165 pounds (I have a large frame and have always been heavier than I look - currently I fit in size 10 pants). My breast size is...


Is Transaxillary incision possible for Silicone Breast Implants? 3 answers

I have consulted several surgeons regarding my Breast implants I plan to receive in November. I was told by 2 that complete submuscular placement can...

Hypoallergenic Breast implant alternative? 3 answers

I think I am allergic to my breast implants. Is there an alternative? I have had bilateral mastectomies, one w/ TRAM reconstruction and other w/...

Cost of Breast Implant replacement? 2 answers

I had Breast implants 8 years ago and I'd like to have them made smaller. How much does it cost to have my implants exchanged for a smaller size?

How to keep the nerves under control for breast implants? 6 answers

I'm going for breast implants submuscular next month and I'm so nervous of what pain is to come as I've never had any form of surgery done before. How...

Opinion on Natrelle Breast Implants? 3 answers

My breast augmentation is scheduled for September 3rd of this year. I know some doctors use one particular brand of breast implants or the other and...

Can thigh Liposuction and breast augmentation be done together? 3 answers

I had Liposuction done on my calves and ankles 2 years ago. I am now going back to have my upper inner and outer thighs done, as well as a breast...

Can Breast Augmentation alone correct tubular deformity? 10 answers

I have Tubular Breast Deformity. My doctor is saying that Saline Breast implants alone should be able to fix this. I am not to sure the exact...

Breast implant replacement or lift after capsular contracture? 12 answers

I am a 39 years old with 300 cc saline textured breast implants over the muscle for 15 years. Almost a year ago, I noticed hardness and discomfort on...

Changing placement with same breast implant? 3 answers

I am going to switch from subpectoral to sunglandualar but will be using the same breast implants. I am getting conflicting information regarding...

Mini Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation, and Liposuction in one surgery? 9 answers

Is it possible to get a breast augmentation, a mini tummy tuck and a bit of Liposuction on my thighs in the same visit? My goal is to reverse signs...

Breast implants with lift cost in GA? 3 answers

I have 3 kids and I'm still fairly young. I have lost volume in my breast as well as a cup size. I am interested in having breast implants with breast...

When to have breast implants after breast feeding? 9 answers

How long after do you need to wait after you stop breast feeding to have breast implants?

New higher profile implants? 3 answers

I was told that at  a plastic surgery annual seminar in Las Vegas, a new, higher profile breast implant with even more projection was featured....

Caring for small children after Breast augmentation

Did anyone have a Breast augmentation and have small children? I have 3 children ages 5, 3 and 1. Is recovery doable with having 3 small children...

Will Breast implants address the damage from reduction? 7 answers

I had a breast reduction a year and a half ago, and I am not happy. Too much was removed, which resulted to huge scars, bad shape, lack of cleavage...

Colorado or Arizona Breast augmentation doctor? 1 answer

I would like to know the best route for me to take for correcting my unevenness. My left breast is a small C, my right, a D Cup. They seem droopy and...

Are 650cc and 550cc Breast Implants too big? 2 answers

I'm 5'6", 160lbs. I'm a B cup now and will be having surgery in 3 weeks. I was thinking a Saline Breast Implants under muscle (650cc left and...

What size of Silicone gel implants is best for a petite woman? 5 answers

Hi, I want to get Silicone gel implants. I went to see a doctor in Miami. I am a 36B and have doubts if a D size would be too big for me. I am 135...

Breast implant warranty only going to cover one implant? 3 answers

I recently went and had a consultation with a doctor on my breast augmentation revision. I had breast implants back in 2001. My left implant has...

Breast implants cost and doctors in Montreal? 1 answer

How much does it cost to get breast implants in Montreal? Does anyone have any recommendations or advce on how can I find a good doctor in my area?

Natural look with 280-300cc silicone Breast implants? 6 answers

I am considering getting Breast Augmentation surgery and although I am small, I prefer subglandular placement because I am an athelete and a dancer. I...

Help with choosing method for breast reconstruction, lift and implants? 6 answers

I need to make up my mind regarding breast reconstruction, with breast implants and breast lift. I have gone to different plastic surgeons. I am 50...

Should Breast implant placement matter when it comes to support? 9 answers

I am considering Silicone Breast Implants with a crescent Breast lift. The doctor I saw suggested 450cc's and placement over the muscle. I am...

How soon after breast augmentation can side effects or complications start? 5 answers

How soon after breast augmentation can side effects start?

Possible to get larger breast implants without fake look? 14 answers

I was a 34A (if not less) before my Breast Augmentation 2 years ago. I got 320CC cohesive gel implants that brought me to a 34C (not full). I now wish...

Breast augmentation for someone who suffered from anxiety? 2 answers

I'm really considering Breast Augmentation. During the consultation, I was pretty excited, but after leaving, I began having all kinds of negative...

St. Louis, Missouri Breast augmentation doctor recommendations

I live in St. Louis Missouri and I am looking to get Breast augmentation as soon as I find a surgeon. Can anyone recommend a good surgeon? I want a...

How much do full B cup breast implants cost? 3 answers

I am considering having breast implants.

Inland Empire or San Diego multiple plastic surgeries doctor recommendation 2 answers

Do you have any recommendations of good doctors who perform Arm lift, Breast lift or Breast implants, and hernia repair in the Inland Empire or San...

Why do some Breast Augmentations result in flu like symptoms? 5 answers

I have wanted Breast Implants for years now, but worried that I will experience the flu-like symptoms after a years some of my friends have...

Breast implant size for 34 B? 2 answers

I want a breast augmentation. I just want the sagginess to get better, and don't want to look fake. I am 55 kilos and 1.60 meters tall. What size...

Saline breast implants on thin patients? 4 answers

I am 19 years old and want to get breast implants. I am thin and do not have a lot of breast tissue. I am a size 32 A. I have heard saline implants...

Upgrading from 325cc to 400-450cc Breast Implants? 8 answers

After a deflation, I have decided to up grade to the mentor moderate profile plus implant. To get the same diameter, 13cm I must go from 325cc in the...

Should Breast lift and augmentation be postponed because of smoking? 9 answers

I just quit smoking. My Breast lift and Breast implant surgery is in 9 days. Should I postpone my surgery?

Higher breast implant risk for younger patients? 3 answers

I am 18 years old and am wanting breast implants. I am 5'7'' and 125 lbs. I have read that saline implants are approved for 18 and over, unlike...

Chicago doctors I can go to for gummy bear breast implants? 5 answers

I don't mind traveling, I just can't find the closest doctor/place that is approved to do the gummy bear breast implants. Any suggestions for doctors...

Breast augmentation pictures - are they accurate? 14 answers

I enjoy viewing doctors sites for there breast augmentation pics. what i wonder is what to look for.  what makes a good breast job?  what's...

375cc Breast implants to get small D cups? 2 answers

Hi, I'm 5"4, 118 pounds, with a petite but curvy and muscular build. I currently wear a 34 B. I'd like to be a small D and my surgeon recommended...

More proportional feminine look through breast implants? 3 answers

I am a large framed person at 5'6" and 190 pounds. I am healthy and well-proportioned, except I have broad shoulders and my legs and arms are...

High profile implants for droopy breasts? 4 answers

I am 115 lbs and 31" chest. I am a somewhat droopy B cup. Nipples do not point downward. I lost a significant amount of weight and lost breast...

How to know if breast lift is needed? 9 answers

I know I want some form of tummy tuck and breast augmentation. However, I don't know if I just need implants or if I will also need a breast lift....

Can fibroadenoma removal be combined with Breast Augmentation? 2 answers

Can your fibroadenoma be removed by your PS and done at the same time as your Breast Augmentation?

How to get smaller Breast with lift and implants? 3 answers

After losing a lot of weight (nearly 70 pounds), I have saggy boobs. Before gaining weight, they were A cups and at my top I was a DD. They are B cups...

Which type of breast implants give a natural look? 9 answers

Hi, I am looking for some advice. I am currently a large A or small B cup but would like to go to a C. What type of breast implants will give me the...

550cc of Silicone gel implants to get C cup breasts? 3 answers

I am 22 about 5'7", 125 lbs. I have broad shoulders. I went in for my consult and the nurse and Dr. said that 550cc will look good on me. I...

Why did my surgeon tape my breast implant in place after augmentation? 3 answers

I had my breast augmentation done this morning with 300 cc Natrelle HP implants, starting with a 32/34 AA. My surgeon had to tape my left implant...

How likely scar tissue will return after breast augmentation revision? 6 answers

6 months post op, 1st BA. The left breast looks wonderful, but the right is still fairly high and harder. My surgeon says I have some scar tissue and...

Payment plans for Breast Augmentation? 2 answers

How do you pay for plastic surgery? I am getting Breast Augmentation eventually, but I don't know if you can pay little by little or if I should start...

Breast implants without going up in size? 11 answers

My current size is 36D. I'm unhappy with the moderate amount of sagging and loss of firmness. My question is, can I get small breast implants instead...

Enough downtime for Breast Lift, Implant and Liposuction? 3 answers

I am having Breast Lift with Breast Implants and Liposuction in 4 areas (abdomen and legs) next Friday. My questions is will I be ready to return to...

Under muscle breast implants possible after over the muscle implants? 8 answers

Can you get under the muscle breast implants after you have already had over the muscle implants?

Advice for breast augmentation revision to lessen projection? 6 answers

I had my breasts augmented two years ago. I was a 32 full B cup, breastfed two babies, and had VERY minor ptosis. My BWD is 12.5, the implants I...

Saline HP 290 implant size filled to 350cc to get C cups? 3 answers

I have read on various website that as your breast tend to drop & fluff, they get larger. Please clarify this for me. I would like be a C cup if I...

Lollipop breast lift and implants in one procedure? 17 answers

I am interested in getting a lollipop breast lift and a 370-400cc breast implants at the same time. I am currently a 36DD. I had one doctor tell me I...

Breast implant size advice for revision due to encapsulation? 7 answers

I am having a breast augmentation revision due to encapsulation of my right breast following pregnancy. I want larger breasts as I currently have...

Silicone breast implants for a 21 year old? 7 answers

I am a 34/36 A right now and would like to be a full B cup. I am still unsure on whether to get saline or silicone breast implants. I am only 21...

Can breast implants be positioned to look natural? 16 answers

Hi I have a question, I am going to get breast implants done this December and I'm having a lot of trouble deciding whether I should go high profile...

Breast implants after reduction to improve breast shape? 2 answers

I had a breast reduction 5 years ago. Before the reduction I wore a 38E bra and I now wear a 38C. I had the breast reduction because, being a previous...

Best Rhinoplasty and Breast surgery doctor in Orlando? 3 answers

I have an over projected nose and a it is a little too wide for my face, I want a more feminine nose needs work from tip to nose flares, what would a...

Where should breast augmentation revision incision be? 3 answers

I had a breast augmentation five years ago and now want a revision to achieve smaller breasts and to get rid of the "rock in sock"...

Mastectomy or Lumpectomy and Breast Implants for ADH? 4 answers

I have ADH and thinking of getting a Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (NSM), but my doctor wants to do a Lattisimus Dorsi Flap (LDF) with tissue...

Recommended type of Breast Implant for active women? 6 answers

What kind of Breast Implants would you use on a 5'9" 120lbs woman who works out everyday? I wear a 32A now and would like to go up a lot in size....

How to find a good breast lift with implants doctor? 8 answers

Hello, I'm 18 years old and I had a baby when I was 15. My breasts have sagged down and gotten a lot smaller I'm now at around a 36B or C. I'd love a...

Factors in considering expanders and Breast implants after Mastectomy? 4 answers

What determines whether you have an expander to Breast implants instead of direct implant after mastectomy?

Breast Implant reduction vs exchange for slim frame? 6 answers

I am 20 years old 5'7", 114lbs., 29in rib cage, and very slim. I made the mistake of not doing research and ended up with 360cc's putting me at a...

Lose weight before breast implant revision? 4 answers

I have gained 80 lbs since having my 800 cc breast implants. Back then I was a double D. I just want them removed until I lose weight and then will...

Does Breast implant profile matter in preventing bottom out? 9 answers

I am 28, 5'8", weighing 136 lbs, with smooth Saline Breast implants (425cc each), under the muscle. I went from a 36A to 36C. I am facing...

Breast implant profile for very petite frame? 2 answers

Recently booked myself in to have breast augmentation. I'm confused as to why my surgeon has recommended that I have 300 cc's low profile as I am very...

How many days before breast lift and augmentation recovery? 9 answers

How many days will I need to recover after a breast lift and augmentation? I have a 6-month-old and would like to know if I will need more help. I...

Breast implant size more likely to give full C cup? 14 answers

What size of breast implants that are more likely to give me a full to large C cup? My beginning size is 34A. I was looking at the 500cc silicone...

Small breast implants for sagging breasts after lift? 10 answers

I had a breast lift 3 months ago and it's sagging already (loss of tissue and mass above areola).  A doctor suggested tiny breast implants,...

Chances of encapsulating after second breast augmentation? 3 answers

I had Breast Implants put in in 1997. I got pregnant a little while after getting the implants. My implants encapsulated causing pain and discomfort....

Breast augmentation a week after Accutane? 8 answers

I have taken Accutane for 7 days and are considering to have breast augmentation in a week. What do you recommend?

Can 300cc or 275cc breast implants give same effect as 325cc? 7 answers

I'm scheduled to get a breast augmentation this Wednesday and am still wondering if I chose the correct size. I'm 5'7", 123 lbs. I'm a small A...

How bad do breast implants look after having a child? 10 answers

I want breast implants now. I don't have kids yet but want kids. But someone told me the implants don't look as good after pregnancy. Is this true?...

Will double bubble breast implants correct themselves with time? 7 answers

I am 4 weeks post-op from a revision for bilateral grade IV capsular contracture, during which I went from 315cc saline HP unders to 350cc mod+...

Scar tissue removal necessary before removing Saline breast implants? 3 answers

I am getting my textured Saline breast implants removed. Do I need to have my scar tissue removed?

Can scarred tissue under breasts be removed during breast augmentation? 8 answers

I have HS (hidranitis suppurtiva), which is a skin disease with no cure or treatment. I have a lot of scars under one of my breasts. The scars start...

Flying after Breast implants revision 8 answers

How long until I can take a 2 1/2 hour flight after breast augmentation revision? I am traveling to Florida to have my breasts re-done and wondering...

Combining Tummy Tuck, Breast Implants and Butt Injections? 3 answers

I'm having surgery in February and I want all three procedures. Is it safe? I weigh 138 lbs and 5'6" at 35 yrs of age

Breast lift and implants on a large-framed woman? 4 answers

I am 6'2. Yes, very tall! And I am 195 lbs and look pretty good, but having 3 kids and nursing them has diminshed my breast size and shape. I used to...

Multiple cosmetic procedures safety and the recovery time? 2 answers

I'm a healthy 25-year-old woman, and I've lost 80 pounds, now at my ideal weight. The procedures I'd like done are: Breast Augmentation, Inner Thigh...

Usual protocol for breast implant sizing during consultation? 4 answers

I recently went for a consultation with a plastic surgeon for breast implants. Is it normal for the doctor to talk to me about size, but not actually...

Should chest exercises be stopped before Breast Augmentation? 3 answers

Hi, should I stop chest exercises i.e. bench press/push-ups etc. prior to Breast augmentation under muscle?


Can breast implants make breasts look symmetrical? 7 answers

I am a mid-twenties woman with mild scoliosis, which causes my left ribs to stick out further than my right. My left breast appears larger partly...

How would Breast implants look as I age? 4 answers

I want to enhance my breasts but I'm very concerned about getting them because I want to know how my breasts are going to look when I'm old, like 80...

Breast implant size to use after explantation? 2 answers

I only had breast implants for 5 weeks. I had them explanted after this time. The implants were 400 cc. A thin capsule was left inside. I am...

Can 340cc HP breast implants result to D cup? 5 answers

I am currently a saggy, deflated 34B. The breast implants that have been recommended for me is a 340cc HP textured silicone breast implants. Can I...

How much cc is needed to achieve full C breasts? 11 answers

I am 31 years old, 5'4 & 145 pounds. I have had 1 singleton pregnancy and twins; I breast fed all three. I wear a 36B, however, the B cup is not...

Texas or Louisiana Breast Implants Doctor Recommendation 2 answers

Does anyone know a good doctor in Texas or Louisiana area who offers breast implants?

Textured or smooth breast implants above the muscle? 3 answers

I'm having subglandular breast implants (silicone mod plus round) placed subglandular. I have full A to small B cup breasts at present and I'm just...

How likely are having breast augmentation complications after recovery? 9 answers

Is there ever a time when after breast augmentation you can say someone is in the clear and not going to experience any complications or side effects?

Breast implant size and type advice? 3 answers

I am 5'1", weigh 125 lbs and have an A cup size. I am interested in getting breast implants and was wondering how large I should go and what type...

Breast implants after double mastectomy? 2 answers

I've had a double mastectomy and my breast are mounds. I'm thinking of having breast implants. All that flap and my own tissue was junk, I have no...

Saline or Silicone Breast implant after Mastectomy? 5 answers

If I increased from a size Full B/Small C to a Full D (this is following a Mastectomy for ductal carcenoma) and the doctor plans to use Alloderm or...

What are the chances of rippling with 213cc Breast Implants? 4 answers

I am a 5'3" 110lbs woman considering silicone breast implants, under the muscle. My doctor told me that due to my extreme thinness and thin skin...


How to achieve medium C breasts on petite frame? 9 answers

There have been various Q&A's on this, but would like an opinion pertaining to me personally. I'm petite, 5'2 107lbs, small B (lost volume on top...

Revision for ruptured breast implants that leaked into lymph nodes? 3 answers

I had breast implants done 11 years ago. I just found out that one implant has ruptured and leaked into my lymph nodes. I'm waiting to hear from the...

Concerned about capsular contracture risk 3 answers

Is it possible to get capsular contracture again and again, despite all efforts? I am 20 years old. I have A cup and I can't even imagine to...

Saline breast implant placement and shape for tubular breasts? 4 answers

I am a 20-year-old woman with a mild case of the "tubular" breast deformity. I have the large, puffy areola, but my breasts are not as...

Is 260cc too small for Breast Augmentation? 6 answers

I am expecting to have Breast augmentation in September. I'm 5'2", 94 lbs. My doctor suggests 260cc! Isn't that too small? I wanted 300cc up to...

Breast implants on someone with pigeon chest? 2 answers

I have pigeon chest and I'm looking to have breast implants. Other than that, I have recently lost some weight. My breasts are only mildly ptotic, but...

Breast implants size for 12cm BWD? 6 answers

Hi, first, thanks to the doctors here who take time to answer questions. I'm considering breast augmentation and still doing my research. I'm...

Can patients with fibroadenoma get breast implants? 7 answers

If a fibroadenoma is proven to be benign is it okay to get breast implants? Or do I have to remove it before getting implants?

Choosing the right profile implants for revision surgery? 3 answers

I currently have high profile Silicone Breast Implants as part of Breast reconstruction due to breast cancer. I'm not happy with the projection and...

Round profile Breast implants for patient with prominent chest? 8 answers

I am a 75A wishing for a 75C. I also have a very prominent chest wall – bony and the 2nd bones after the ones sloping outwards. I have been to 3...

Precautions to take for Rhinoplasty after Breast Augmentation? 5 answers

I am having a Breast Augmentation in November and Rhinoplasty in December (two different doctors unfortunately). Are there any precautions I need to...

Downsize breast implants to 150 cc for natural look and feel? 3 answers

I have 450 cc round silicone breast implants and want to go down to 150 cc. My goal is to look as though I don't have implants. I have moderate...

Is $12,000 too high for Breast Lift with implants? 5 answers

I am going to have a Breast Lift w/ Breast implants. I have silicone implants now and the doctor says there is a lot of scar tissue, my breasts are...

Can a plastic surgeon perform the removal of fibroadenoma? 3 answers

Can fibroadenoma be removed by a plastic surgeon? If so, can this be done the same time when you get under the muscle saline breast implants through...

Breast implant complaints 2 answers

I am considering breast implants but thought I'd ask the plastic surgeons on here (thank you for all your answering!), what are the most common breast...

Body rejection to contact lenses vs. rejection of breast implants? 4 answers

First of all I really appreciate all of the doctors that are here to answer our questions! About three years ago I had a reaction to contact lenses. ...

Tips to overcoming fear of Breast Implant surgery? 8 answers

I just turned 40 this year and have wanted Breast implants for 20+ years. I've had 3 children and although I'm 5'5" 110lbs, I've never been...

Lowering or raising breast crease during breast implant replacement? 2 answers

When replacing breast implants with larger or smaller implants, does the fold need to be lowered or raised? Is it always necessary? Can it cause...

Your opinion on rhinoplasty and breast augmentation costs? 4 answers

The surgery costs seem reasonable but would like an outside opinion. I had 3 consultations for rhinoplasty and breast augmentation. Two doctors gave...

Should HPV infected patients not get breast implants? 2 answers

Hepatitis B carrier should not get breast implants--one of the consideration for getting breast implants is to make sure that you are not infected. ...

Breast implants for patient with high risk for immune system disorders? 3 answers

Breast implant options for someone at high risk for immune system disorders? Should a person who may be at risk for immune system disorders even get...

Can scar tissue hardening get worse without revision breast augmentation? 2 answers

6 months post op, 1st BA. The left breast looks wonderful, but the right is still fairly high and harder. My surgeon says I have some scar tissue and...

How is recovery from revision different from initial breast augmentation? 4 answers

How would breast augmentation revision recovery differ from the initial procedure?

Breast augmentation and Liposuction on someone who has SLE and VP shunt? 1 answer

I've had 3 kids and I've lost a lot of breast tissue and have extra skin. I have also put on 30 lbs and have muffin top, something I'm really not used...

Breast implant shape and placement advice? 2 answers

If a surgeon prefers teardrop breast implants over the muscle, will it be difficult for him to place round implants under the muscle? Since under the...

Breast implants for C cup breasts after reduction? 10 answers

I am 5'2, 115 lbs, and 21 years old. I have huge 34DD breasts. I am very active and enjoy staying fit, although it's difficult for me to be able to...

Reduce saline breast implant volume without surgery? 7 answers

Is it possible to reduce approximately 70 cc from saline breast implants without having surgery (for example, with a very small needle)? Would it...

Will insurance pay for complications resulting from breast implants? 5 answers

If something like a infection develops after getting breast implants, will the treatment of the infection be covered by insurance?

Silicone breast implants on women with autoimmune disorders? 2 answers

Silicone breast implants do not cause a woman to be more likely to develop an autoimmune disease any more than a woman without implants. However, why...

Breast implants safe after thyroid ablation? 7 answers

I'm 31 years old and a mother of 3 children. After the birth of my last child, I got Graves Disease. I tried for remission on an anti-thyroid drug,...

Different-sized moderate plus implants for slightly asymmetrical breasts? 3 answers

I am planning on getting silicone breast implants. I've been told my breast measurements are 19 and 19.5, and I guess this means they are slightly...

Breasts getting smaller, softer years after augmentation? 5 answers

Had a breast augmentation almost 3 years ago and was very happy with them. But a couple months ago, both breasts started getting smaller and softer. ...

What profile and texture of Breast Implants to chose? 3 answers

My surgeon gave me the option for fixing the appearance of the bottoming out. He said we could either repair the side affected or drop the other side...

Possible to keep same size with every breast augmentation revision? 2 answers

I live in Russia where plastic surgeons say breast implants have lifetime warranty, meaning augmentation is a one-time operation. I am confused on...

Cost of Breast implants in Hinesville, GA? 2 answers

I've had two kids, and since I was a little girl I've always wanted bigger boobs. When I was little in school I got boobs before everyone else. But as...

Return to work 10 days after tummy tuck with breast lift and implants? 3 answers

Can I return to work in 10 days after a full tummy tuck and breast lift with breast implants? I'm a dental assistant and I do a lot of moving around....

Breast Implant size suggestions for tall frame? 4 answers

I am 21, 5'9", and 148 lbs. My breasts are uneven right now the left smaller and both are only A cup. What would be the best implant size and...

What Breast Implant is best for size 29 breasts? 4 answers

I have small size breasts, so I want a Breast implants. However, I am afraid maybe its not safe? Also, I don't know what is best, silicone or saline?

Cheapest breast augmentation price in Fort Lauderdale? 2 answers

What is the cheapest price available to get breast implants done in Fort Lauderdale? My breasts are small and I want it to be a little bigger...

Are Breast Implants safe for patients with chronic lung infections? 3 answers

Are Breast implants safe for me as I have chronic lung infections and psuedomonas? I am constantly on long regimen of antibiotics similar to cystic...

Getting insurance to pay for augmentation of massively asymmetrical breasts 3 answers

I'm not sure if this is the correct website for this question, but I was wondering how to get insurance to pay for some or all of the cost of breast...

360cc Breast Implants to get C cups? 7 answers

I'm scheduled for Breast Augmentation surgery in a week. I'm 5'1" and 100 lbs, currently a large A cup / small B as my surgeon calls it, and I...

Best breast implant placement for better look and feel? 6 answers

My question is regarding going under or over the muscle for my breast augmentation. I have had two consultations with my Dr. and during the second one...

Insurance coverage for lift and implants for deformed breasts? 4 answers

After having 3 children and losing the weight before even leaving the hospital, my breasts are very deformed and I am unable to find a bra or bathing...

What information will a breast implant serial number give me? 5 answers

I got implants about 20 years ago (asked for saline, got silicone) and now one is leaking. I don't have any info. about my original surgery. I can't...

Tummy tuck and breast implants in Windsor, Ontario?

I'm just wondering, who had a tummy tuck and breast augmentation performed in Windsor, Ontario and by whom? Were you happy with your results? How was...

A Tummy Tuck or a Breast Augmentation first? 3 answers

I had a consultation already with a plastic surgeon in my area this summer. I went in for a consultation about a tummy tuck and a breast augmenatation...

Odds of capsular contracture if patient has fibroadenoma? 3 answers

If you have fibroadenoma, are chances of encapsulation higher if you get saline breast implants under the muscle?