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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

Recovery from breast augmentation surgery 13 answers

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Bumps on nipple after breast lift and implants 10 answers

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

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...

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? ...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...


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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...


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?


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...

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?

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 /...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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?

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...


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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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....

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

After breast implant surgery will I have visible scars? 14 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...

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...

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...

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.

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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?

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...

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...

Where will I have scars after breast enhancement surgery? 4 answers

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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?

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?

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 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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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?

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...

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...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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? ...

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...

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...

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. ...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Laser hair removal damage my breast implants? 4 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

MRI screening for silicone breast implants? 12 answers

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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?

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...


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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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....

How long before infected breast implants are removed? 5 answers

Do you have to wait for infected breast implants be removed or replaced?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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 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?

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?

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...


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. ...

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....

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Asymmetrical swelling after Breast Implant Replacement 4 answers

Is it normal to have one breast more swollen than the other after breast implants replacement?

Breastfeeding despite sensation loss? 2 answers

If you lose a moderate sensation after breast augmentation, will that lessen your chances of breastfeeding?

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Sudatonic or infrared body wrap after Breast Implants? 2 answers

Is it safe to get a sudatonic/infrared body wrap with saline breast implants?

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.

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Soft, moving lump after breast implants 5 answers

Can a breast implant have an air pocket type of soft lump that moves?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Will the capsule remain if breast implants leak? 3 answers

If my breast implants leak and are encapsulated, will the capsule remain?

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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+...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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....

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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 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...

Any hope for correcting recurrent symmastia? 4 answers

I had BA in 2007, originally had 36A chest. The surgeon in MA placed saline round smooth implants. After surgery I noticed something wasn't right. I...

Is it safe to wear the strap after a symmastia repair? 2 answers

I had my symmastia repair last week. My implants are sitting very far apart and in my armpits. Is it safe to wear the strap or will that harm my...