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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...

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

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

What do breast implants feel like? 12 answers

Do breast implants feel real? Do they feel hard?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bumps on nipple after breast lift and implants 10 answers

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

Loss of sensation after breast augmentation? 15 answers

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

Signs of capsular contracture after breast augmentation? 6 answers

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

When will Macrolane be available in the US? 2 answers

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

Breast implant exchange - Replacing cohesive gel anatomical with moderate round silicone 5 answers

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

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...

Are silicone breast implants safe? 25 answers

Need to know before i'd consider silicone implants

Options for breast implant placement? 14 answers

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

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...

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

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

Breast settling after breast augmentation 8 answers

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

Moderate plus vs high profile Silicone gel implants? 16 answers

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

Fixing uneven breasts after breast augmentation? 10 answers

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

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

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


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

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

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...

Mentor vs. Natrelle breast implants 8 answers

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

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

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

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

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

Are there natural alternatives to breast implants? 2 answers

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

Do breast implants cause cancer? 8 answers

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

Breast feeding with breast implants - is it possible? What are the risks? 6 answers

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

Fix tubular breasts without implants? 9 answers

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

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

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

Breast Implant for uneven and saggy breasts? 14 answers

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

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,...

Are 500 cc breast implants too big? 3 answers

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

Best Breast Implants for saggy breasts? 9 answers

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

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....

Will HP breast implants help with pigeon chest? 9 answers

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

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...

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

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

Advice for breast augmentation redo after pregnancy? 13 answers

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

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...

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

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

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

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

MP or HP Breast implants for less rippling? 14 answers

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

Advice for exercise after breast augmentation? 4 answers

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

Breast Implant placement to correct asymmetry and sagging? 10 answers

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

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

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

Silicone vs Saline breast implants? 7 answers

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

Running after Breast implants? 6 answers

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


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...

Breast implant replacement cost? 6 answers

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

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

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

Is subglandular breast implant placement right for me? 6 answers

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

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...

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

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

Wait for revision surgery for second capsular contracture? 4 answers

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

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

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

High profile vs moderate plus profile breast implants? 2 answers

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

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?

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

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

Flying after Tummy Tuck and Breast augmentation? 11 answers

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

Skin retraction after breast lift upon breast implant removal 4 answers

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

One breast larger than the other 16 answers

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

Do silicone and saline implants weigh the same? 6 answers

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

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

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

Breast implants - How long should they last? 6 answers

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

Ideal silicone implant cc for small C size? 8 answers

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

Breast implants after childbirth? 10 answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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,...

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to have multiple plastic surgery procedures safely? 9 answers

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

Will 450 cc of Breast implant cause rippling? 13 answers

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Achieving size D breasts after breast augmentation? 9 answers

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

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"...

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

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

Do Gummy Bear Implants feel harder? 4 answers

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

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

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

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...

How to avoid breast implant extrusion? 10 answers

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

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....

Breast size recommendation for average frame? 12 answers

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

Spiral flap vs. breast implants? 10 answers

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

Breast augmentation through TUBA procedure? 13 answers

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

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...

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

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

Advice for achieving good cleavage with breast implants? 4 answers

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

Can I get breast implants while on Accutane? 5 answers

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

Saline breast implants or Silicone? 2 answers

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

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

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

Can I have multiple procedures done at once? 17 answers

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

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

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


Complications from 500cc breast implants? 12 answers

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

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...

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

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

Breast explant and reimplant under or over muscle? 5 answers

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

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

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

State with cheapest Breast implant cost? 4 answers

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

Muscle repair after Breast reconstruction 9 answers

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

Breast surgeries to correct capsular contracture? 11 answers

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

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...

Allergan style 410 Mentor CPG release update? 7 answers

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

Bigger breast implant replacement after ruptured old ones? 10 answers

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

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. ...

What are Hydrofil breast augmentation injections? 2 answers

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

Are Allergan CUI Silicone Breast implants safe? 3 answers

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

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...

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

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

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...

Are 550cc Breast implants too big? 4 answers

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

Best way to communicate breast surgery expectations? 10 answers

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

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

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

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...

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...

How to get more projection from breast implants? 14 answers

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

Cellulitis after breast implant replacement and lift 2 answers

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

MRI screening for silicone breast implants? 12 answers

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

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...

Silicone breast implant size for petite frame? 6 answers

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

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

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

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...

How can I get more cleavage? 19 answers

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

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

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

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

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

Pros and cons of Benelli Lift? 4 answers

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

Breast implant size concerns 4 answers

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

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

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

Preventing bottoming implants after breast replacement and lift? 7 answers

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

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...

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

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

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

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

Effects of smoking on Breast augmentation results? 3 answers

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

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...

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

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

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

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

Low profile vs Moderate profile for breast implants? 2 answers

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

Sleeping position after buttock and breast augmentation? 6 answers

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

Recommended breast implant size to get D cup? 5 answers

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

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

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

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

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

Are 275 ml breast implants too small for C or D cup? 12 answers

I am getting saline breast implants and I am very worried about the size. My surgeon says that I have 250ml of my own breast now and I want to be a...

How to lay down after multiple surgeries? 12 answers

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

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?

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,...

Stop exercise regimen before Breast Augmentation? 13 answers

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

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...

Breast Augmentation for asymmetrical breasts? 8 answers

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Would 500cc saline breast implants look okay? 6 answers

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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...

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

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

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

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Transaxillary incision for silicone breast implants? 3 answers

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

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...

Will augmented breasts change after breast feeding? 11 answers

I am thinking about having my breasts augmented but I wanted to see what effect breast feeding will have on the appearance down the line.

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....

Breast implants for stretching out tight breast skin? 5 answers

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

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...

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

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

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...

How to prevent breast implants from bottoming out? 5 answers

Is there any way to prevent a breast implant from bottoming out? Will I have to worry about this the rest of my life? Will I not be able to wear thin...

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...

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

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

When to start basic cardio exercises after breast augmentation? 6 answers

I'mplanning on having a breast augmentation soon, but I work out 6 days a week and will go crazy if I can't do any cardio exercises for longer than 2...

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...

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...

Breast implant size for 34C after mastectomy? 3 answers

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


What types of breast implants are available in the US? 8 answers

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

Can 500cc breast implants with lift give a natural shape? 9 answers

Hello, I have lost over 150lbs. and went from a 44D to a 36 barely B cup. I had two consultations where both surgeons have recommended 500cc breast...

Visible demarcation with breast lift and implants? 15 answers

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

Permanent sutures for breast implants pushed out to the side? 12 answers

I've had 350cc saline implants under the muscle for 2 years now, and have bottoming out. I'm muscular with little body fat, 5'2", 104 lbs. My...

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

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

Are Lump and dent signs of leaking Breast implants? 8 answers

I had Breast Augmentation done in 04. I wanted silicone under the muscle to correct sagging & rippling from previous above the muscle saline 350cc...

Breast implants for patient with dense breasts and fibroid cysts? 5 answers

Should someone with a strong family history of breast cancer not consider Breast implants? I have dense breasts, many fibroid cysts and my mother...

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...

Why do some breast augmentation results appear saggy? 20 answers

After 3 kids and recent weight loss, my breasts are very saggy. I keep seeing pictures of after breast augmentation surgery and they still seem saggy....

Best placement and type of breast implants for athletic patient? 9 answers

I am 39, 130 lbs, no kids, with slight ptosis of breasts. I pole dance and am very athletic. I am interested in getting Breast implants but...

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

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

Maximum cup size through breast implants? 10 answers

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

Will 425cc breast implants give full C cup? 5 answers

I am 5'6.5", 34 A-B, breast diameter of 14 and I weigh 140 lbs, fat mostly concentrated on my butt and thighs. I was wondering if 425 cc breast...

Recommended age for Breast Augmentation? 13 answers

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

Switch to high profile breast implants? 3 answers

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Breast Implants after removing freckle on chest? 7 answers

I am planning on getting breast implants this year. I've recently had a freckle removed from my chest and don't know how long to wait before I have to...


Moderate plus profile implants to increase breast projection and size? 4 answers

I am 32 years old and have a 410 McGhan 240cc implants in situ, 11 base width. This increased me from 30A to 30D (I look like a 34B). I look quite...

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...

Different breast implant sizes for slightly asymmetrical breasts? 14 answers

One of my breasts is A cup and the other is AA. When I breastfed, my A cup breast was a lot bigger than my AA cup breast (the larger one was probably...

Transumbilical vs Conventional Breast Augmentation 10 answers

What is the difference between transumbilical Breast augmentation and conventional Breast augmentation?

Do silicone breast implants feel heavier than saline breast implants? 7 answers

I'm trying to decide between saline implants and silicone implants, but I've heard that even though silicone are supposed to look more natural, they...

Why are polyurethane-covered silicone implants not legal in USA? 6 answers

My fiance's doctor recommended polyurethane-coated silicone gel breast implants as a way to reduce capsular contraction, but I see they are not...

Gummy Bear Breast Implants Doctor Recommendations 5 answers

Does anybody know a surgeon who offers "Gummy Bear" breast implants?

Breast Implants for patient with history of MRSA? 6 answers

Can I get Breast implants, even with a history of MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) in my left breast due to mastitis?

Regular silicone gel vs gummy bear breast implants? 6 answers

Is there any reason for some patient to recommend the regular silicone gel implants over the more cohesive gummy bear implants (Mentor CPG for ex)?...

Silicone Gel Implants natural size? 3 answers

5'9, 130 lbs, 25 year old, currently 34B. I don't have any kids, so sagging is minimal and I have asked my doctor to make me a full C, small D NATURAL...

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...

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,...

Ultra high profile Breast Implants for tall women? 2 answers

I went for my sizing yesterday and explained I did not want to go big and fake. I was told I have good breast tissue and with my height of 5'9"...

300cc or 280cc breast implants for rounder look? 6 answers

I am 5'6" tall, weighing 118 pounds. I want to have 300cc high profile to get more fullness. I am a 34A right now and my breast measurement is...

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...

How are Saline breast implants deflated? 9 answers

You mentioned that you could have the Saline breast implants deflated in situ and then determine how to proceed--removal alone or removal with breast...

Does breast feeding deform breast implant shape? 6 answers

If I choose to get breast implants, then a few years later I decide to try to breast feed, would I need to get another surgery, possibly a breast...

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...

Saline vs Silicone Breast Implants for a more natural look? 12 answers

I'm getting Breast Augmentation in 2 months. I had originally decided on a 320cc silicone implant, but now feel safer going with saline. I contacted...

Saline breast implant size for a full D cup? 8 answers

My base breast diameter is 16 cm and I presently wear a 38C or D depending on the bra. I wish to be a full D after surgery. What diameter size and...

Decreasing scar size from breast augmentation? 6 answers

I had a DD tuberous breast and a barely A cup when I was fourteen. To make them even I got a saline breast implant in one breast and had...

Pocket correction with bigger breast implants? 8 answers

My wife had her first breast augmentation over 3 years ago, from an A to small D. She had saline sub-muscular implants. They seem to have slowly...

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...

Is it safe to exercise pectoral muscles after Breast Implants? 6 answers

What happens to Breast Implants if I work out my pectoral muscles; ie, push ups? Are there different exercises I can do? Are pull ups ok?

Replacing breast implants every 10 years? 4 answers

Do I have to change breast implants every ten years, or can I go on with them for as long as I can until something happens to them? Is it preferable...

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...

Best placement and profile for Allergan Inspira breast implants? 2 answers

I had McGhan Style 410 breast implants, 240cc. They took me from AA cup to B cup and I'm very unhappy. A breast augmentation redo is planned with...

What to expect from Silicone breast implants? 11 answers

Is Silicone implant surgery above the muscle safe? What should I expect?

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...

Breast Augmentation with prominent sternum? 10 answers

I had a consultation on Breast Augmentation. I have a prominent sternum, and my nipples are slightly to the side. I asked the doctor if it's possible...

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?

Saline or Gummy Bear Silicone Breast Implants? 2 answers

I went to doctor A who recommended the "gummy bear" silicone breast implants about 250cc). Doctor B, however, made me a little more nervous...

Replacing breast implants using same breast pocket? 6 answers

My breast implants were too big so I had them removed and replaced with smaller implants placed in same breast pocket behind the pectoral muscle...

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...

What will happen to my breasts if I remove my implants? 3 answers

I recently had implant of a size C put in from a size A. It wasn't a big change but im suffering from health issues with them so im looking to get...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Breast implant type with lift for upper pole fullness? 11 answers

I need a breast lift and am concerned about the type of breast implant I should have. I am a full C and have laxity from weight loss. I only want to...

Tuberous breast correction revision surgery 5 answers

I had tuberous breasts corrected over a year ago with a lift, areola reduction, lowering of the crease and mod saline implants put in partially behind...

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...

Normal to get breast lift after breast implants? 9 answers

A doctor I seen suggest I get implants followed by a breast lift 6-8 weeks following to allow the implant to settle to get the best results. Is this...

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...

Benefits of silicone over saline breast implants? 5 answers

I went for a consultation with a surgeon for a breast augmentation and he recommended silicone implants over saline. When I asked him why, he said...

High profile breast implant size to achieve D cup? 7 answers

I'm 5'0", 103 lbs, and currently a saggy/deflated 34 B. I'm looking into 380 cc or 420 cc breast implants and was hoping to achieve a...

Advantages and disadvantages for both breast implant placement? 4 answers

What are the advantages and disadvantages of placing the breast implant above or below the muscle?

Silicone breast implant size and projection advice? 13 answers

I really need help. I am 5'5" 110, with 13 bwd 30 chest. I don't know which breast implants I should get from the following:500cc hp 13.0 by...

What breast implant size would you suggest for me? 14 answers

I am 5'6" tall about 144lbs, and trying to lose ten pounds before surgery. I wear a 36A. I thought 600cc was okay, but I just don't want to end...

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,...

Complete removal or Capsulorraphy for malpositioned implant? 11 answers

What's the difference between complete removal of breast implants and reinserting it months later, vs. doing pocket revision or capsulorraphy to...

One month enough for Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift with Implants recovery? 12 answers

I am planning on taking a month off work to have a Tummy Tuck and a breast lift with breast implants. Is that enough time off work if I'm a hair stylist?

Is transaxillary incision possible with silicone gel implants? 4 answers

HI, I would like to get 250cc-300cc MAX moderate profile silicone cohesive gel implants under the muscle, but I would like them to be placed through...

Rules for matching Breast implant diameter to BWD? 5 answers

How closely do you try to match the diameter of the implant to measured BWD (Breast Width Diameter)? Within .5cm? 1.0cm?Do you ever go over, and if...

Strong pain medication prescription after breast augmentation and lift 8 answers

I am scheduled to have breast augmentation and a mastopexy. I have a high tolerance to pain medication due to chronic muscle pain and I am nervous...

Does having Breast implants affect health coverage? 6 answers

Is it true that women with Breast implants may have a problem getting health coverage?

Best time for Breast Augmentation revision? 9 answers

Prior to my Breast augmentation and periareolar Mastopexy in 2002. I had A cup tubular breast deformity. I am now interested in a revision with...

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...

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...

Do I need to have my saline implants replaced? 6 answers

It has been 10 years since I had my saline breast implants. I have slight rippling and one is slightly higher than other and they are too far apart....

Is above muscle breast implant placement the best approach? 7 answers

I am 37 years old and have nursed my 3 children. I used to be a C cup, but now my breast are just "empty" and saggy. My surgeon says I am...

Safe to combine breast augmentation revision, areola reduction and lipo? 14 answers

I'm interested in a getting a breast augmentation revision (going smaller) with a possible areola reduction and liposuction of the inner/outer thighs...

How smaller will breast implants be once under the muscle? 6 answers

I am having breast augmentation surgery next week. I'm 5'3, 135 pounds, currently a 36B and wanting a full C. I chose silicone implants and 480CC. I'm...

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?

Will 250cc and 275cc breast implants give me mid C cup? 10 answers

I am getting round and textured breast implants above the muscle. I have chosen 250cc L and 275cc R. I am currently a mid A cup and want to be a mid C...

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?

Breast implant sizers in sports bra or t-shirt bra? 6 answers

I am going to try on breast implant sizers on Friday. Is it better to put the sizers in a sports bra or a t-shirt bra for the size I'd like to be (a...

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...

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...

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,...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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 implants concerns for tubular breasts 15 answers

I am a 20-year-old woman with "tubular" breasts and implants seem to be the only way to correct this deformity. I am comfortable having the...

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...

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...

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...

Will skin look too stretched after downsizing breast implants? 2 answers

I had implant silicone mentor 350 cc HP breast implants in February of this year. It is too big for my lifestyle and frame (5'3 114 lbs). I am...

Should breast implant placement be changed during replacement? 8 answers

I need to replace my old silicone breast implants (24 years old). They are currently on top of the muscle. Should they be replaced over the muscle or...

Reposition breast implants for cleavage and upper fullness? 9 answers

Can my breast implants be moved from their current location to closer to the middle of my breasts to create more cleavage and upper fullness? Should...

Will Breast implants appear smaller with clothes on? 8 answers

I am an A cup unfortunately, and ever since middle school I always intended on getting Breast implants.My first thought was to go up 2 a...

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....

New Inamed 410 breast implants more advantageous? 2 answers

Do the new form stable Inamed 410 breast implants provide a tangible health benefit over the current generation of silicone implants? Recommendations...

Will changing breast implant placement cause sagging? 3 answers

I have 425 cc's moderate profile saline implants filled to 535 cc's over the muscle. I have a little too much cleavage and some rippling. I want to...

Will 400cc HP breast implants look fine on small frame? 12 answers

I am 4'11" and 100 lbs. I am now a 32 B. I am considering 400cc with silicone high profile breast implants. Do you think that will be okay on my...

Combining Brazilian butt lift and Breast implants? 6 answers

Can a Brazillian butt lift and Breast implants be done at the same time? I heard doctors do this at the same time.

Combining Breast lift with implants and Tummy Tuck safe? 14 answers

Is it safe to have breast lift with breast implants exchange and Tummy Tuck at once?

Cost of butt and breast augmentation in New Jersey? 2 answers

I live in New Jersey and considering getting buttock augmentation and breast implants done. What's the cost of these procedures in my area?

Natural looking Breast implants with crescent lift? 3 answers

I'm having a crescent Breast lift and subglandular implants. Which is type of implant is better that would give me a more natural look?

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...

Can stretch marks be improved through breast augmentation? 6 answers

I'm considering breast reduction, and I'm hoping that the procedure will not only improve my breast size but the stretch marks as well. I understand...

Advice for multiple procedures in Mexico? 3 answers

I am going to have a tummy tuck, breast lift, and breast augmentation done at the same time with a board-certified doctor in Mexico. He says he can...

Neo-subpectoral method vs capsulorraphy for bottomed out breasts? 4 answers

Hi Doctors, Could you tell me the difference between the two methods to correct bottomed out Breast implants? Neosubpectoral vs. capsulorraphy? ...

Rhinoplasty and Breast Implants in one week? 7 answers

I'm planning on on getting a Rhinoplasty revision under local anesthesia which is going to be on a Thursday. I'm also planning to get breast...

Do breast enhancement pills work? 3 answers

Like breast actives cream or breast enhancement herbal pills?

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...

Saline implants look smaller with under the muscle? 3 answers

I heard that under the muscle saline implants tend to look smaller than the size you expect to get. So if I am getting a 500 cc, should I get at least...

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...

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...

Financing plans for Body Lift and Breast Augmentation? 3 answers

If I don't qualify for any type of financing plan, would the office have one? I am wanting to get a Body Lift and Breast Implants. I have been wanting...

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...

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...

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...

Can you get fitted for new bras before breast augmentation? 12 answers

Is there a way to find out what your bra size is going to be after surgery before getting a breast augmentation? I know about what size I'd like to...

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...

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...

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...

Are Silicone Breast Implants legal for a 21 year old? 4 answers

I am 21 years old and I previously asked a question about where I could go to get Silicone Breast Implants. Some doctors told me that it is illegal in...

Are c cup breasts too big for an Asian frame? 3 answers

Hi. I am Asian, 5'7" and 130lbs. My boyfriend wants me to have "C" Cup Breasts implants. At the moment I am flat chested, (ie AA cup)...

NYC Breast augmentation plastic surgeon recommendations 2 answers

Can anyone recommend a good plastic surgeon in NYC for Breast implants?

Breast lift with implants to achieve round shape? 3 answers

I need a breast lift, but I also want round breast shape after surgery. Do I need lift and breast implants to achieve this?

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...

Considerations for replacing Saline with Silicone breast implants? 2 answers

I have 500cc submuscular Saline breast implants soon to be replaced by Silicone implants (memory gel). My reason is I want a more natural shape and...

Should I go bigger than C cup for breast augmentation? 2 answers

I am 5'2, 110lbs, and a size 32A. How big should I go for breast implants? My husband wants me to go no bigger then a full C cup. I don't know if I...

Options for capsular contracture correction? 3 answers

What are my options to correct the capsular contracture and the chances of a good result? I've read that having had radiation, replacing, or removing...

Do silicone breast implants cause autoimmune disorders? 13 answers

I would want to undergo a breast augmentation and the doctor wants to use silicon gel implants. I am a bit worried about the longevity of the implants...

Possible to put scar under breasts for lift and implants? 14 answers

I want a breast lift and breast implants, but do not want the vertical scar. I want only the scar under the breast like you get for implants. Is this...

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...

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...

Which breast implant placement is least likely to cause sagging? 17 answers

Which of the following method is less likely to cause sagging of the breast implants, above the muscle or behind the muscle?

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,...

Switching from textured to smooth silicone implants 3 answers

I am getting my breast augmentation on July 17. I was doing some research last night and found out that many studies have shown that the textured...

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...

Will 750cc high profile Breast implants be too large? 11 answers

Hi! I am getting a Breast implant on Monday. I am an A cup now. I'm 5'4 and 165 pounds. I think I'm going 750cc high profile. Is that going to be to big?

Breast Implant redo with HP implants? 5 answers

I got my implants two years ago. MP(Medium Profile) 450 cc silicone. Now I am considering getting them redone. Here's why: they are too high on my...

Breast implants for someone with health concerns? 12 answers

I'm considering having Breast augmentation, but I'm not sure if I should go with Saline or Silicone. My plastic surgeon recommends silicone, but after...

Saline breast implants less likely to harden? 3 answers

I've had Silicone breast implants for 35 years without replacements. The only problem I've had is hardening. I am having them replaced because I now...

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...

Which placement type is optimal for gummy bear implants? 5 answers

My doctorr says I have sufficient breast tissue and is recommending sub-fascial placement. I worry about increased capsular contracture risk and...

Can 300cc-3500cc breast implants increase size from 34A to C? 8 answers

I am 25 years with no kids, 5'7" tall at 135 lbs. I am considering having breast augmentation. I am currently a 34A and would like to be a full...

Discounts for Breast implant replacement? 6 answers

I had Breast augmentation done a couple of months ago and realize I went way too small. How long is it good to wait until I have the surgery again? ...

Moderate vs High profile Breast implants for petite frame? 3 answers

I am 5' 1" 103 pounds and very athletic, but kind of a pear shaped (wide hips). I currently am a small 32A opting for a full C or small D. I...

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...

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...

Recommended breast implant size for tall athletic build? 7 answers

I am looking into a breast job. How do I know what size is best for me? I am 5'9" and weight about 125 lbs. I have an athletic build. My size cup...

Smooth vs textured Saline breast implants? 4 answers

I am looking to get Saline implants here in a couple of months, and was wondering if smooth or textured is better?

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...

Comparing breast implant brands 3 answers

How does Natrelle silicone brand compare to Mentor or Inamed implants?

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...

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...

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...

How much does an MRI after Breast Implants cost? 2 answers

About how much does an MRI costs after you have your Breast implants? I'm considering having breast augmentation but I heard that MRI's are really...

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...

Moderate profile breast implants too big for me? 3 answers

I'm 5'9" and 155 lbs with a small waist and larger hips. I have a large chest bone that sticks out a bit. Will 500 cc silicone moderate profile...

Will titanium-coated breast implants be better? 10 answers

I just found a website about titanium-coated breast implants. It says they might prevent post-surgery deformities and capsular contracture. Is this...

Reschedule breast lift and augmentation days after quitting smoking? 9 answers

I am having a modified breast lift with breast implants next Wednesday. I only stopped smoking 4 days ago; should I reschedule?

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...

Questions to ask during breast augmentation consultation? 2 answers

I'm Saba and I live in Pakistan. I am 30 years old with 2 babies. My breast have sagged big time, and I want to go for breast augmentation. Can you...

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...

Can Saline Breast Implants be reduced and reused? 12 answers

I presently have large Breast implants 425ccs to be exact under the muscle. One has slipped from under the muscle and I have to get a third surgery. I...

Full, round breast implants for a petite woman? 6 answers

I just turned 18 and I want to get breast implants. I am a size 32 A and 5 feet tall. I am very petite and do not have a lot of breast tissue. What is...

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...

Is it recommended to get MRI with Saline Breast Implants? 3 answers

I understand that with silicone implants it is recommended to get an MRI every 3 years or so. Is this recommended with saline implants as well?

Will breast augmentation restrict further breast growth? 6 answers

I'm 18 years old, and planning to get breast implants. Would the procedure restrict any further growth I may have?

Is Breast augmentation price negotiable? 6 answers

Is it rude or disrespectful to negotiate on the surgeons fees? Especially, when the prices vary so much from one surgeon to the next.You would think a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Small D with 450 cc breast implants? 3 answers

I am 5'9" and 137 lbs, with athletic build. My plastic surgeon wants me to go with 510 cc breast implants. After doing research, I am beginning...

Are my breasts considered "tuberous"? 12 answers

Are my breasts are considered "tuberous breasts"? This how my breasts developed as a teen. I'm now 20 years old and my breasts never been...

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...

Breast implants after breast reduction? 4 answers

I am currently a small 34 D and have always liked the shape and firmness of my implants but I am afraid that if I get another implants with my already...

Breast implants to lift slightly sagging breasts? 13 answers

Will breast implants improve my slightly sagging breasts without a lift or will I need a lift as well? My chest lacks volume (I have lost alot of...

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...

FDA approval for silicone breast implants in 18-year-old women? 2 answers

Is there any way the FDA can approve silicone breast implants for 18 year olds? The plastic surgeon I consulted with told me that the FDA may be able...

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?

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...

Check up and recovery after Breast Augmentation? 8 answers

I am Asian ethnic living in North Jersey area. I want to have breast enlargement under the muscle? How much does it cost? How long can I return to...

Breast Implants to regain full D cup? 8 answers

I am a 42-year-old woman with 34-36D bust. No kids, but I have noticed a decrease in fullness over time. I do NOT want to go any bigger with breast...

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...

Cup size after 500-550cc breast implants? 10 answers

I am scheduled to have breast augmentation surgery in a couple of weeks. I'm 6'0 tall and 128 lbs, and I wear an A/B cup. I'm hoping to be a very...

Breast 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...

Better satisfaction with switching from saline to silicone breast implants? 2 answers

Will I be better satisfied in terms of feel (softer and natural) and appearance (less ripples) for another 10-15 years if I replaced the saline...

Possible to have only one surgery for uneven breasts? 12 answers

I have uneven breasts. I have seen a plastic surgeon but he said I need to get breast reduction, then have the breast implants placed. I remember...

Under vs over the muscle placement for Gummy bear implants? 3 answers

Where is the best placement when using the gummy bears - under or over the muscle? I am 3 months pre-op for having this surgery done and at my 1st...

Will right breast get larger than left with implants after breastfeeding? 5 answers

With my first pregnancy, my right breast got significantly bigger than my left. I am wondering, if I get breast implants and breastfeed again, will...

Sudatonic or infrared body wrap after Breast Implants? 2 answers

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

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Under the muscle placement for 300cc-320cc Breast implants? 2 answers

I had a consultation with a plastic surgeon today for Breast implants. I am a B cup but one side is larger and a bit saggy, a full B, the other is...

Waiting period between Breast Augmentation with Lift and Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I am planning on having a breast augmentation with lift, and Rhinoplasty in a few months. They won't be performed at the same time as I have chosen ...

Tummy Tuck, Brazilian Butt Lift, and Breast Augmentation advice? 2 answers

I want to get a Tummy Tuck, Brazilian Butt Lift, and Breast Augmentation. The doctor I'm considering said it is possible to get all three at once, and...

Opinion on silicone breast implant size? 13 answers

Iam booked in to have 300cc high profile silicone breast implants above the muscle on Thursday. I am 5"4' and weigh 52 kg at my ideal weight....

Breast implants for tubular deformity covered by insurance? 15 answers

Do insurance companies cover breast augmentation for patients with tubular breast deformity?

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...

Does repetitive surgery decrease breast sensitivity? 6 answers

What are the side effects of repetative surgery? Does it increase the risks of capsular contracture? What is the recommended maximum amount a breast...

Another procedure necessary with pregnancy after breast augmentation? 4 answers

I'm 24 and stopped breastfeeding about 6 months ago. I'm thinking about getting a breast augmentation. Since I am definitely going to have more...

Implant rippling at the base of one breast 4 answers

I am 5'2", 105 lbs with minimal breast tissue from breastfeeding(32A). I chose 300 cc silicone moderate plus profile (smooth round) breast...

Will 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...

Breast augmentation recovery within 3 days? 13 answers

I'm thinking about having another breast augmentation. If I do surgery on Friday, can I go back to work on Monday?

Soft, moving lump after breast implants 5 answers

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

Breast implant recommendation for taller and broader woman? 6 answers

What would you recommend for taller women with a larger size ribcage in the way of Breast implant shape, placement, profile, etc? Is a result with...

Use existing breast implants with breast lift? 4 answers

I already have breast implants and have had them for fourteen years. I am now needing a breast lift. Can I keep exsisting implants and get a lift?

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...

Advice on fixing capsular contracture in right breast? 3 answers

I had breast implants in June 2006. Before I had my implants put in, I was very asymmetrical. I had implants put in 600cc's on the right and 475 cc on...

Advice on high profile silicone breast implants? 2 answers

I went for a consultation the other day and the plastic surgeon recommended high profile 475 cc silicone breast implants. I like how the moderate...

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...

Insurance coverage for lift and implants for deformed breasts? 4 answers

After having 3 children and losing the weight before even leaving the hospital, my breasts are very deformed and I am unable to find a bra or bathing...

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 a good idea to get breast implants at 19? 3 answers

I'm 19.  Is it a good idea to get breast implants at this age?

Breast size after 340cc implants? 6 answers

I am a 32A and I'm will be getting 340cc breast implants and wanted to know what size that would turn out? I want to have like a full B or small c....

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...

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...

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?

Under the muscle implant placement for natural feel? 2 answers

I am planning on getting breast implants this year. I hold above all, the most important thing to be feel of the implants. I want them to be bouncy,...

Advice for breast implant size after capsulectomy? 4 answers

I am 5'5", 108 lbs, 13.5 34A. I have silicone Dow Corning breast implants for the past 20 years. I am having capsulectomies on both. I have seen...

650cc Breast Implants to get C or D cups? 8 answers

I am 5'7" and 165 pounds (I have a large frame and have always been heavier than I look - currently I fit in size 10 pants). My breast size is...

Do breast implants cause breast tissue to deteriorate? 3 answers

Currently 34C. Don't smoke, exercise, and eat right. If I have saline implants (placed submuscular) removed after 10 years without replacement,...

Will breasts droop after removing implants? 13 answers

I had a breast lift and Saline breast implants 3 years ago, going from 34B to 34DD. I'm unhappy with the size, and wish to take out the implants. I am...

Best placement for Silicone breast implant? 2 answers

I am having a procedure done this summer to remove some large (but benign) fibrous masses from my left breast. I am 18, but considering the size of...

Can Breast Augmentation alone correct tubular deformity? 10 answers

I have Tubular Breast Deformity. My doctor is saying that Saline Breast implants alone should be able to fix this. I am not to sure the exact...

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...

Will breast augmentation remove axillary breast tissue? 7 answers

I have a "pouch of skin" above my breast (kind of near the underarm area but not on the arm). I am unsure of what kind of procedure would...

Traveling after breast augmentation and liposuction? 4 answers

I'm considering having breast augmentation and liposuction of the flanks, thighs and abdomen at the beginning of November. How long until I can travel...

Anesthesia risks for patient with incomplete medical history? 6 answers

I have have been researching Breast augmentation for a while now and one of my main concerns is the surgery itself and the anesthesia risk.I am...

Are 360cc's the highest Saline Breast Implant available? 8 answers

I was inquiring about Saline Breast Implants. Is 360cc's the highest you can have? I'm looking to have a revison because of one side of my implant is...

How to avoid breast implants looking like balls on chest? 8 answers

I am 5'1" 103 lbs. I am getting breast implants in 5 days. My surgeon has suggested 350 cc smooth, round, high profile silicone implants for my...


Breast augmentation for $4,000? 14 answers

Is it possible to find a surgeon whose qualified to preform a Breast augmentation for $4,000.00? I am in desperate need of this surgery.

Breast implant advice for full and natural results? 3 answers

I am a mother of 3, 5'2" and currently 120 lbs, I wear 34 A bra, but don't fill it out! (I'm not sure if this matters but, my breast width is...

Will breast implants make fibromyalgia symptoms worse? 2 answers

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome 6 years ago. My symptoms drastically got worse after a car accident. I am 36 years old and would like to...

Breast augmentation redo for a distance runner? 6 answers

I currently have breast implants (which I got 9 1/2 years ago), but would like to get them re-done because I have some scar tissue that makes one...

Breast implant size to achieve full D cup? 8 answers

I'm having round smooth saline breast implants placed in 2 weeks and am confused on size. I am 5'4" 130 lbs and currently have 36 B breast. I...

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...

Is the number of procedures done by doctors a good indicator of success? 16 answers

What is a fair amount of times per year that a doctor has performed surgery? I have been speaking with I plastic surgeon about a tummy tuck, breast...

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...

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...

Changes to breast screening after having Breast augmentation? 6 answers

I'm considering Breast Implants and wanted to ask what are the recommendations or risks associated to monthly breast self exams and/or screening for...

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...

Breast lumpectomy axillary tail removal with Breast augmentation? 6 answers

I went to a surgeon to ask about fatty under arms. I was told by my OB it was breast tissue. Its very large and has to be tucked into my bra which...

How are under muscle Saline breast implants different from Silicone? 15 answers

I am looking into having breast implants very soon. I really would like to get silicone because of how much more natural they are, but I am only 19...

Subglandular Breast implants for Asian woman? 12 answers

I, being Asian, am of a small build and have genetically small breasts. I breastfed all 3 of my children, each for over a year. Apart from the joy of...

Possible for my body to push out breast implants? 3 answers

It has been two years since I started thinking of getting breast implants. I used to have a belly button ring, and my body literally pushed it out...

Lift or implants for breasts that flatten while lying down? 8 answers

I am 18 years old and have large, spread out breasts that are not fully droopy, but sag some. When I lie down, they spread out towards my armpits and...

Tissue expanders for Breast augmentation? 5 answers

I had radiation to my chest because i had cancer from the ages of 5-7. I have no breast tissue and want to be a "B" cup. My Ps suggests I...

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...

Breast implant type and size to go from B to C cup? 5 answers

I am 5'2, 118 lbs, and 34B. I am getting breast augmentation in 6 weeks. My plastic surgeon said I don't need a mastopexy. I do have a drop of 19 on...

Cost of changing breast implants for full muscle coverage? 8 answers

What is the cost to change breast implants to be fully covered by muscle? I already have saline breast implants under the pectoral muscle, with the...

More reported autoimmune disease symptoms with Saline vs. Silicone? 8 answers

All I see on the internet are thousands of horror stories about autoimmune nightmares after getting breast implants. Is there a difference between...

Best breast implant with minimal risk of contracture? 3 answers

I am torn between recommendations for primary Breast augmentation: (1) Silicone implants (below muscle through peri-aerolar incision), or (2) Inamed...

How to describe to my surgeon the breast augmentation results I want? 3 answers

I am going for Breast Augmentation in a couple of months. I weigh 123 lbs and I am 5"6'. I am a B-cup, and wanting a D cup implant. Even though I...

Upgrading from 325cc to 400-450cc Breast Implants? 8 answers

After a deflation, I have decided to up grade to the mentor moderate profile plus implant. To get the same diameter, 13cm I must go from 325cc in the...

Under the muscle Saline implants rippling? 3 answers

I am needing an advice about choosing either Saline or Silicone breast implants. I will have them under the muscle for sure and I am leaning towards...

Placing Gummy Bear implants through the areola? 3 answers

Can the new Gummy Bear Cohesive breast implants be placed through the areola without much damage?

Saline breast implants incision site for best result? 8 answers

Which incision site do you think is the best to go with to get the best result with Saline breast implants: inframammary or periareolar?

Possible rippling or other breast implant problem? 3 answers

I am 4 weeks post op on my breast augmentation. I had 350cc cohesive gel with over the muscle implants. I took my bra off in the evening as advised...

Breast Implant Removal for someone with scleroderma and pulmonary fibrosis? 2 answers

I have to have my breast implants (operation was in Sept 1990) removed due to rupture, however, I am now suffering from scleroderma and pulmonary...

Will 650cc breast implants drop and have cleavage? 12 answers

I'm a B cup now and I'm getting 650cc under the muscle breast implants and I'm curious if they will drop and have clevage since they're so small...

Recovery and pain to expect during Breast implant replacement? 10 answers

My Breast implants were done in the early 80's. I just found out that they are both ruptured. I am very concerned about the removal of the silicone...

Breast implants and Liposculpture for a 23 year old? 7 answers

I want to know if its ok for a 23 year old to get Breast implants and Liposculpture?

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...

Weight gain associated with extra large implants? 2 answers

I am getting a breast reduction and lift along with new breast implants to about a size D. The HUGE (implants I have now on my 5'2" 120 lbs...

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...

California Breast Implants Doctor Recommendations 3 answers

I had breast implants 10 years ago, but need another one. Can anyone recommend some good doctors in Stockton, CA or Sacramento, CA where I won't get...

Breast implants payment plans? 5 answers

Are there payment plans for breast augmentation? I'm located in Utah.

Breast implant placement on someone with pectus excavatum? 12 answers

I am considering breast augmentation and I have pectus excavatum. Is it better to place implants over the muscle or under? I am considering 300cc or less.

Is Mcghan`s silicone 120 the same as cohesive gel implant? 2 answers

My doctor said that the Mcghan style 120 Silicone implant was the same as Cohesive gel? Does anyone know the difference?

Should I have mini breast lift along with implants for droopy breasts? 5 answers

After two completely different consultations, I am unsure about what to do. My breasts (B cup) are small and drooping. The nipples are not pointing...

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...

How to choose Breast Implant profile? 15 answers

Hi. I am getting a Breast Augmentation and I'm having the hardest time choosing Moderate Plus or Moderate. I am doing it under the muscle, and my...

Replacing old Saline breast implants with no paperwork? 3 answers

Who were the manufacturer's of Saline implants in the early 90's? I just had one of my implants removed and there are no identifying markings. I...

Breast Lift or other options for breast implants that sit too low? 12 answers

I currently have 575 HP saline breast implants under the muscle and I feel they sit too low. I want a higher, tighter look, but I don't really...

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?

Choosing a breast implants and lift surgeon 12 answers

I am considering having breast implants and breast lift. What credentials should I look for in a surgeon?

Will small breast implants give rock-in-a-sock look? 4 answers

I am 5'10" and weigh 145 lbs. I have an athletic build, and I'm not even an A cup. Before having kids, I was a slight B and very happy. I...

No improvement in breast augmentation issues 3 answers

On May 9, 2002, I underwent breast augmentation surgery. I was an A cup before. I never noticed any evident differences in my breast size before....

Breast augmentation incision concern 3 answers

Which type of breast augmentation incision is least likely to cause loss of sensation of the nipples?

Can silicone breast implants correct mild ptosis? 6 answers

Ihad one child and breast fed. My breasts seem to have mild ptosis. My nipples still point outward/upward and are above the inframammary fold--just...

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...

Breast implants or lift for more youthful look? 10 answers

Iam considering having breast implants or a breast lift. I am 53 years old; small-framed with 36C breast size; weighing at 130 lbs. My breasts have...

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...

Multiple surgery costs too high? 3 answers

I am having breast implant replacement and upper eyelids done by a Santa Monica doctor at the price of $15,000. This is the total price for anesthesia...

Possible to have Breast lift with implants at lower cost? 9 answers

Are there doctors who preform a breast lift with silicone implants for $5000 or less? I had an extreme amount of weight loss about 1 1/2 year ago and...

How would 320cc high profile implants look on breasts smaller than cup A? 4 answers

I went to a consultation for Breast Augmentation. I am currently less than an A cup. I am 5'6 and weigh 110 lbs. My surgeon said she wanted to give me...

Breast implant size for uneven breasts? 21 answers

I have one breast almost a full cup size bigger. I am getting gel breast implants, under the muscle. The surgeon suggested up to 100 cc difference in...

Are Perouse sillicone gel implants good? 4 answers

My sister had silicone gel breast implants few years ago, made by Perouse. They look really nice and natural. I want to have mine done, but just want...

Breast augmentation safe for someone with heart murmur and minor seizures? 10 answers

I have a heart murmur and I take Lamictal for minor seizures. Will this be a problem if I am considering getting breast implants? This is the only...

Breast and Buttock Implants in prices in Birmingham, AL? 2 answers

What is the general price range for Breast implants and Butt implants in Birmingham, AL?

Risks from breast augmentation for diabetics? 7 answers

What are the risks from having breast implants for a diabetic woman over 50 years old?

Different-sized moderate plus implants for slightly asymmetrical breasts? 3 answers

I am planning on getting silicone breast implants. I've been told my breast measurements are 19 and 19.5, and I guess this means they are slightly...

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...

Can scarred tissue under breasts be removed during breast augmentation? 8 answers

I have HS (hidranitis suppurtiva), which is a skin disease with no cure or treatment. I have a lot of scars under one of my breasts. The scars start...

Regular silicone or cohesive gel implants for tuberous breasts? 11 answers

I am a 34A with a mild case of tuberous breast. I would like to get breast augmentation and become a 34C, however, I am having difficulty in deciding...

Can Silicone from Breast Implants melt inside the body? 6 answers

I'm having a Breast Lift with silicone gel Breast implants and am curious about it. They say gummy bear implants don't leak when punctured, but in...

Normal differences between primary breast augmentation and revision? 3 answers

I had my 350 high profile under the muscle implants replaced with 585 high profile under the muscle implants after having a baby.  My 350s lost...

Breast implant profile for 300cc? 2 answers

I have been back to see my consultant, and he has agreed that I can go up to 300cc for breast implants. I tried them on and they felt much better...

Breast Implant profile advice 3 answers

I am 5'7" 135lbs. I was wondering if high profile breast implants would be good for me. I have had a child so I do have some sagging, not much...


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+...

Risk of pink scarring after breast lift and augmentation? 18 answers

Opinion needed on getting a breast augmentation, and a possible lift. I have had four children, and I am 27 years old, 5'5", 125 lbs. I am very...

Moderate or High profile for Breast Implant revision? 5 answers

I have Saline breast implants (425cc) now that I have had for 10 yrs. I am having them redone and having a hard time deciding between HP (High...

Breast Implants 3 years after Breast Lift for upper volume? 2 answers

I underwent a breast lift 3 years ago due to 60 lb weight loss. I am satisfied with getting perky, normal-looking breasts. My drooping was really bad,...

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...

Opinion on Natrelle Breast Implants? 3 answers

My breast augmentation is scheduled for September 3rd of this year. I know some doctors use one particular brand of breast implants or the other and...

Are 600cc breast implants too large? 7 answers

I am going in for revision breast augmentation. Currently I have 420cc textured saline implants and they are up high and round. I really like the...

Help with choosing method for breast reconstruction, lift and implants? 6 answers

I need to make up my mind regarding breast reconstruction, with breast implants and breast lift. I have gone to different plastic surgeons. I am 50...


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...

Is Transaxillary incision possible for Silicone Breast Implants? 3 answers

I have consulted several surgeons regarding my Breast implants I plan to receive in November. I was told by 2 that complete submuscular placement can...

Concerns with silicone breast implants safety 9 answers

If silicone breast implants are safe, why does it need to be removed once ruptured and sometimes with breast tissue? Silicone implants consist of many...

How much do full B cup breast implants cost? 3 answers

I am considering having breast implants.

When to have breast implants after breast feeding? 9 answers

How long after do you need to wait after you stop breast feeding to have breast implants?


How to keep the nerves under control for breast implants? 6 answers

I'm going for breast implants submuscular next month and I'm so nervous of what pain is to come as I've never had any form of surgery done before. How...

330cc Allergan moderate profile for natural looking breasts? 6 answers

I am currently a 34C. I have 2 kids, breastfed, but have only level 2 ptosis. I want to avoid a Breast lift and to have a small D.I want to be fuller,...

Will Breast Implants and Liposculpture cause stretch marks after pregnancy? 3 answers

I am 32 and I am planning to have a breast augmentation (something discreet) and a liposculpture within the next two weeks, but also I would like to ...

Building pectoral muscles before breast augmentation? 12 answers

Will building up your pectoral muscles before getting a breast augmentation make the recovery difficult or more painful in any way?

Are 650cc and 550cc Breast Implants too big? 2 answers

I'm 5'6", 160lbs. I'm a B cup now and will be having surgery in 3 weeks. I was thinking a Saline Breast Implants under muscle (650cc left and...

Should male patients take hormones before Breast Implants? 2 answers

I'm 40, male, looking into Breast implants and cost. Where do I start? Should I be on hormones first to get breasts to develop first?

Are Implants safe for patient with Fibrocystic breasts? 3 answers

I have been diagnosed with fibrocystic breast disease and I really want to get Breast Implants. Will this be a problem?

Right size Saline breast implants for athletic body? 3 answers

10 yrs. ago, I had 390cc Implants. I am an athletic 140 lbs 5'4" female. I want small athletic breasts. I'm debating moderate 225cc or 250cc...

Breast lift on one breast then silicone implant for the other? 15 answers

I had another consultation with another surgeon today they said they can fix my uneven breasts by doing a breast lift on my larger breast, and placing...

High profile implants for droopy breasts? 4 answers

I am 115 lbs and 31" chest. I am a somewhat droopy B cup. Nipples do not point downward. I lost a significant amount of weight and lost breast...

How long should I wait to act if I think I'm getting capsular contracture? 2 answers

I saw my PS because I was worried the right breast is getting higher on my chest making me looked lopsided. Was told to do vigorous massage & see...

More proportional feminine look through breast implants? 3 answers

I am a large framed person at 5'6" and 190 pounds. I am healthy and well-proportioned, except I have broad shoulders and my legs and arms are...

Possible complications from Silicone Breast Implants? 3 answers

Hi. I'm considering having a Breast augmentation. My PA swears by silicone and advised this type of implant. I have been reading several blogs from...

Factors in considering expanders and Breast implants after Mastectomy? 4 answers

What determines whether you have an expander to Breast implants instead of direct implant after mastectomy?

Breast implant size for 34 B? 2 answers

I want a breast augmentation. I just want the sagginess to get better, and don't want to look fake. I am 55 kilos and 1.60 meters tall. What size...

Will breast implants create cleavage? 11 answers

If I don't have cleavage before I get breast implants will I have it after the procedure?


Cohesive round or cohesive teardrop Breast implants? 13 answers

I am aiming to obtain full nice round breasts with fullness in the upper poles but not that extreme that they will look not natural. I also would like...

Can fibroadenoma removal be combined with Breast Augmentation? 2 answers

Can your fibroadenoma be removed by your PS and done at the same time as your Breast Augmentation?

Natural look with 280-300cc silicone Breast implants? 6 answers

I am considering getting Breast Augmentation surgery and although I am small, I prefer subglandular placement because I am an athelete and a dancer. I...

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/...

Mini Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation, and Liposuction in one surgery? 9 answers

Is it possible to get a breast augmentation, a mini tummy tuck and a bit of Liposuction on my thighs in the same visit? My goal is to reverse signs...

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?

Can thigh Liposuction and breast augmentation be done together? 3 answers

I had Liposuction done on my calves and ankles 2 years ago. I am now going back to have my upper inner and outer thighs done, as well as a breast...

Payment plans for Breast Augmentation? 2 answers

How do you pay for plastic surgery? I am getting Breast Augmentation eventually, but I don't know if you can pay little by little or if I should start...

Breast implant replacement or lift after capsular contracture? 12 answers

I am a 39 years old with 300 cc saline textured breast implants over the muscle for 15 years. Almost a year ago, I noticed hardness and discomfort on...

Why do some Breast Augmentations result in flu like symptoms? 5 answers

I have wanted Breast Implants for years now, but worried that I will experience the flu-like symptoms after a years some of my friends have...

Downsize breast implants without breast lift? 14 answers

I had a breast augmentation 7 months ago. I got high profile saline 690 cc. I'm 5'3", and I didn't want to go that big, but unfortunately, my...

Breast implants with lift cost in GA? 3 answers

I have 3 kids and I'm still fairly young. I have lost volume in my breast as well as a cup size. I am interested in having breast implants with breast...

Changing placement with same breast implant? 3 answers

I am going to switch from subpectoral to sunglandualar but will be using the same breast implants. I am getting conflicting information regarding...

Will Breast implants address the damage from reduction? 7 answers

I had a breast reduction a year and a half ago, and I am not happy. Too much was removed, which resulted to huge scars, bad shape, lack of cleavage...

How likely scar tissue will return after breast augmentation revision? 6 answers

6 months post op, 1st BA. The left breast looks wonderful, but the right is still fairly high and harder. My surgeon says I have some scar tissue and...

Breast implant warranty only going to cover one implant? 3 answers

I recently went and had a consultation with a doctor on my breast augmentation revision. I had breast implants back in 2001. My left implant has...

Saline breast implants on thin patients? 4 answers

I am 19 years old and want to get breast implants. I am thin and do not have a lot of breast tissue. I am a size 32 A. I have heard saline implants...

Caring for small children after Breast augmentation

Did anyone have a Breast augmentation and have small children? I have 3 children ages 5, 3 and 1. Is recovery doable with having 3 small children...

Lose weight before breast implant revision? 4 answers

I have gained 80 lbs since having my 800 cc breast implants. Back then I was a double D. I just want them removed until I lose weight and then will...

How soon after breast augmentation can side effects or complications start? 5 answers

How soon after breast augmentation can side effects start?

Lollipop breast lift and implants in one procedure? 19 answers

I am interested in getting a lollipop breast lift and a 370-400cc breast implants at the same time. I am currently a 36DD. I had one doctor tell me I...

Minimal chance of rippling with small saline breast implants? 12 answers

I'm 24 and going to be getting a periareolar breast lift with breast implants. I'm happy with my size and wouldn't even mind being a little bit...

New higher profile implants? 3 answers

I was told that at  a plastic surgery annual seminar in Las Vegas, a new, higher profile breast implant with even more projection was featured....

Breast augmentation for someone who suffered from anxiety? 2 answers

I'm really considering Breast Augmentation. During the consultation, I was pretty excited, but after leaving, I began having all kinds of negative...

Small breast implants for sagging breasts after lift? 10 answers

I had a breast lift 3 months ago and it's sagging already (loss of tissue and mass above areola).  A doctor suggested tiny breast implants,...

Enough downtime for Breast Lift, Implant and Liposuction? 3 answers

I am having Breast Lift with Breast Implants and Liposuction in 4 areas (abdomen and legs) next Friday. My questions is will I be ready to return to...

Should Breast lift and augmentation be postponed because of smoking? 9 answers

I just quit smoking. My Breast lift and Breast implant surgery is in 9 days. Should I postpone my surgery?

How to find a good breast lift with implants doctor? 8 answers

Hello, I'm 18 years old and I had a baby when I was 15. My breasts have sagged down and gotten a lot smaller I'm now at around a 36B or C. I'd love a...

Higher breast implant risk for younger patients? 3 answers

I am 18 years old and am wanting breast implants. I am 5'7'' and 125 lbs. I have read that saline implants are approved for 18 and over, unlike...

Mastectomy or Lumpectomy and Breast Implants for ADH? 4 answers

I have ADH and thinking of getting a Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (NSM), but my doctor wants to do a Lattisimus Dorsi Flap (LDF) with tissue...

Which type of breast implants give a natural look? 9 answers

Hi, I am looking for some advice. I am currently a large A or small B cup but would like to go to a C. What type of breast implants will give me the...

Where should breast augmentation revision incision be? 3 answers

I had a breast augmentation five years ago and now want a revision to achieve smaller breasts and to get rid of the "rock in sock"...

Breast implants after double mastectomy? 2 answers

I've had a double mastectomy and my breast are mounds. I'm thinking of having breast implants. All that flap and my own tissue was junk, I have no...

How to achieve medium C breasts on petite frame? 9 answers

There have been various Q&A's on this, but would like an opinion pertaining to me personally. I'm petite, 5'2 107lbs, small B (lost volume on top...

How much cc is needed to achieve full C breasts? 12 answers

I am 31 years old, 5'4 & 145 pounds. I have had 1 singleton pregnancy and twins; I breast fed all three. I wear a 36B, however, the B cup is not...

Saline breast implant placement and shape for tubular breasts? 4 answers

I am a 20-year-old woman with a mild case of the "tubular" breast deformity. I have the large, puffy areola, but my breasts are not as...

Can breast implants be positioned to look natural? 16 answers

Hi I have a question, I am going to get breast implants done this December and I'm having a lot of trouble deciding whether I should go high profile...

Does breast implant replacement necessarily have to be bigger? 10 answers

I'm standing 5'3" tall and weighing 112lbs. I had 230cc hydrogel breast implants 10 years ago in  front of the muscle. I went from an AA cup...

How to know if breast lift is needed? 9 answers

I know I want some form of tummy tuck and breast augmentation. However, I don't know if I just need implants or if I will also need a breast lift....

Can patients with fibroadenoma get breast implants? 8 answers

If a fibroadenoma is proven to be benign is it okay to get breast implants? Or do I have to remove it before getting implants?

Breast implant size advice for revision due to encapsulation? 7 answers

I am having a breast augmentation revision due to encapsulation of my right breast following pregnancy. I want larger breasts as I currently have...

Under muscle breast implants possible after over the muscle implants? 8 answers

Can you get under the muscle breast implants after you have already had over the muscle implants?

Body rejection to contact lenses vs. rejection of breast implants? 4 answers

First of all I really appreciate all of the doctors that are here to answer our questions! About three years ago I had a reaction to contact lenses. ...

Breast implants size for 12cm BWD? 6 answers

Hi, first, thanks to the doctors here who take time to answer questions. I'm considering breast augmentation and still doing my research. I'm...

Can 340cc HP breast implants result to D cup? 5 answers

I am currently a saggy, deflated 34B. The breast implants that have been recommended for me is a 340cc HP textured silicone breast implants. Can I...

Does Breast implant profile matter in preventing bottom out? 9 answers

I am 28, 5'8", weighing 136 lbs, with smooth Saline Breast implants (425cc each), under the muscle. I went from a 36A to 36C. I am facing...

Silicone breast implants for a 21 year old? 7 answers

I am a 34/36 A right now and would like to be a full B cup. I am still unsure on whether to get saline or silicone breast implants. I am only 21...

Achieving upper pole fullness possible with smaller breast implants? 9 answers

I was told that in order to achieve upper pole fullness restoration I'd have to get breast implants with my breast lift. It was suggested that I get a...

Advice for breast augmentation revision to lessen projection? 6 answers

I had my breasts augmented two years ago. I was a 32 full B cup, breastfed two babies, and had VERY minor ptosis. My BWD is 12.5, the implants I...

Breast implants after reduction to improve breast shape? 2 answers

I had a breast reduction 5 years ago. Before the reduction I wore a 38E bra and I now wear a 38C. I had the breast reduction because, being a previous...

Flying after Breast implants revision 9 answers

How long until I can take a 2 1/2 hour flight after breast augmentation revision? I am traveling to Florida to have my breasts re-done and wondering...

Recommended type of Breast Implant for active women? 6 answers

What kind of Breast Implants would you use on a 5'9" 120lbs woman who works out everyday? I wear a 32A now and would like to go up a lot in size....

Your opinion on rhinoplasty and breast augmentation costs? 6 answers

The surgery costs seem reasonable but would like an outside opinion. I had 3 consultations for rhinoplasty and breast augmentation. Two doctors gave...

Can 300cc or 275cc breast implants give same effect as 325cc? 9 answers

I'm scheduled to get a breast augmentation this Wednesday and am still wondering if I chose the correct size. I'm 5'7", 123 lbs. I'm a small A...

How many days before breast lift and augmentation recovery? 9 answers

How many days will I need to recover after a breast lift and augmentation? I have a 6-month-old and would like to know if I will need more help. I...

Mammogram before breast lift with implants? 10 answers

I want a breast lift/breast implants as soon as possible. However, I recently stopped breast feeding after two years and the the radiology facility...

Is circumareolar lift necessary with Breast Implants to increase fullness? 11 answers

I am having a hard time deciding if I need to have a circumareolar lift with Breast implants or the implants alone to increase the fullness of my...

Breast augmentation a week after Accutane? 8 answers

I have taken Accutane for 7 days and are considering to have breast augmentation in a week. What do you recommend?

Will full Tummy Tuck remove all scars on stomach? 9 answers

I'm getting a tummy tuck and breast augmentation sometime after Christmas! I need to know what exactly I need. I think I need a full tummy tuck and...

Breast Implant reduction vs exchange for slim frame? 6 answers

I am 20 years old 5'7", 114lbs., 29in rib cage, and very slim. I made the mistake of not doing research and ended up with 360cc's putting me at a...

Reduce saline breast implant volume without surgery? 9 answers

Is it possible to reduce approximately 70 cc from saline breast implants without having surgery (for example, with a very small needle)? Would it...

Breast lift and implants on a large-framed woman? 4 answers

I am 6'2. Yes, very tall! And I am 195 lbs and look pretty good, but having 3 kids and nursing them has diminshed my breast size and shape. I used to...

Breast implant size more likely to give full C cup? 14 answers

What size of breast implants that are more likely to give me a full to large C cup? My beginning size is 34A. I was looking at the 500cc silicone...

Round profile Breast implants for patient with prominent chest? 10 answers

I am a 75A wishing for a 75C. I also have a very prominent chest wall – bony and the 2nd bones after the ones sloping outwards. I have been to 3...

Usual protocol for breast implant sizing during consultation? 4 answers

I recently went for a consultation with a plastic surgeon for breast implants. Is it normal for the doctor to talk to me about size, but not actually...

Multiple cosmetic procedures safety and the recovery time? 2 answers

I'm a healthy 25-year-old woman, and I've lost 80 pounds, now at my ideal weight. The procedures I'd like done are: Breast Augmentation, Inner Thigh...

Silicone Mentor 175cc vs 410 McGhan Breast Implants? 5 answers

What is the difference between this implant and the 410 McGhan Breast implant that is currently used by a surgeon in Los Angeles? Are the Mentors the...

How bad do breast implants look after having a child? 10 answers

I want breast implants now. I don't have kids yet but want kids. But someone told me the implants don't look as good after pregnancy. Is this true?...

Can breast implants make breasts look symmetrical? 7 answers

I am a mid-twenties woman with mild scoliosis, which causes my left ribs to stick out further than my right. My left breast appears larger partly...

Combining Tummy Tuck, Breast Implants and Butt Injections? 3 answers

I'm having surgery in February and I want all three procedures. Is it safe? I weigh 138 lbs and 5'6" at 35 yrs of age

How would Breast implants look as I age? 4 answers

I want to enhance my breasts but I'm very concerned about getting them because I want to know how my breasts are going to look when I'm old, like 80...

Can Breast Implants look supple and not stiff? 10 answers

Can breast implants be supple and not stiff, like in the picture?

Precautions to take for Rhinoplasty after Breast Augmentation? 5 answers

I am having a Breast Augmentation in November and Rhinoplasty in December (two different doctors unfortunately). Are there any precautions I need to...


Is 260cc too small for Breast Augmentation? 6 answers

I am expecting to have Breast augmentation in September. I'm 5'2", 94 lbs. My doctor suggests 260cc! Isn't that too small? I wanted 300cc up to...

Should chest exercises be stopped before Breast Augmentation? 3 answers

Hi, should I stop chest exercises i.e. bench press/push-ups etc. prior to Breast augmentation under muscle?

Textured or smooth breast implants above the muscle? 3 answers

I'm having subglandular breast implants (silicone mod plus round) placed subglandular. I have full A to small B cup breasts at present and I'm just...

How likely are having breast augmentation complications after recovery? 9 answers

Is there ever a time when after breast augmentation you can say someone is in the clear and not going to experience any complications or side effects?

Can a plastic surgeon perform the removal of fibroadenoma? 3 answers

Can fibroadenoma be removed by a plastic surgeon? If so, can this be done the same time when you get under the muscle saline breast implants through...

Is the Ideal Breast Implant really ideal? 6 answers

I saw a tweet that said the doctors TV show would talk about Ideal Implant, the newest hybrid breast implant on the market. i looked at the Ideal...

Revision for ruptured breast implants that leaked into lymph nodes? 3 answers

I had breast implants done 11 years ago. I just found out that one implant has ruptured and leaked into my lymph nodes. I'm waiting to hear from the...

Concerned about capsular contracture risk 3 answers

Is it possible to get capsular contracture again and again, despite all efforts? I am 20 years old. I have A cup and I can't even imagine to...

Saline or Silicone Breast implant after Mastectomy? 5 answers

If I increased from a size Full B/Small C to a Full D (this is following a Mastectomy for ductal carcenoma) and the doctor plans to use Alloderm or...


Tips to overcoming fear of Breast Implant surgery? 9 answers

I just turned 40 this year and have wanted Breast implants for 20+ years. I've had 3 children and although I'm 5'5" 110lbs, I've never been...

Breast implant size and type advice? 3 answers

I am 5'1", weigh 125 lbs and have an A cup size. I am interested in getting breast implants and was wondering how large I should go and what type...

Breast implants for C cup breasts after reduction? 10 answers

I am 5'2, 115 lbs, and 21 years old. I have huge 34DD breasts. I am very active and enjoy staying fit, although it's difficult for me to be able to...

Complications of breast implant replacement after 23 years? 8 answers

I have had breast implants for 23 years and developed capsular contracture on one side after 18 years, after starting to play volleyball. I need to...

Is $12,000 too high for Breast Lift with implants? 5 answers

I am going to have a Breast Lift w/ Breast implants. I have silicone implants now and the doctor says there is a lot of scar tissue, my breasts are...

Breast implants on someone with pigeon chest? 2 answers

I have pigeon chest and I'm looking to have breast implants. Other than that, I have recently lost some weight. My breasts are only mildly ptotic, but...

Choosing the right profile implants for revision surgery? 3 answers

I currently have high profile Silicone Breast Implants as part of Breast reconstruction due to breast cancer. I'm not happy with the projection and...

Silicone breast implants to get more upper pole volume? 6 answers

After spending months and months doing research and getting opinions and a few consultations, I have decided that I'll need to get breast implants...

Lowering or raising breast crease during breast implant replacement? 2 answers

When replacing breast implants with larger or smaller implants, does the fold need to be lowered or raised? Is it always necessary? Can it cause...

Getting insurance to pay for augmentation of massively asymmetrical breasts 6 answers

I'm not sure if this is the correct website for this question, but I was wondering how to get insurance to pay for some or all of the cost of breast...

Should HPV infected patients not get breast implants? 2 answers

Hepatitis B carrier should not get breast implants--one of the consideration for getting breast implants is to make sure that you are not infected. ...

Breast augmentation sizing during menstrual or pre-menstrual period? 9 answers

If the time slots available for getting breast implant sizing done is around menstruation or 1-4 days prior to start of period, which day would you...

Cheapest breast augmentation price in Fort Lauderdale? 2 answers

What is the cheapest price available to get breast implants done in Fort Lauderdale? My breasts are small and I want it to be a little bigger...

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. ...

Breast Augmentation for patient with prone to severe anxiety? 10 answers

Does the swelling and weight of new Breast implants cause some patients prone to anxiety to have severe anxiety? I have had to cancel surgery to start...

Are Breast Implants safe for patients with chronic lung infections? 3 answers

Are Breast implants safe for me as I have chronic lung infections and psuedomonas? I am constantly on long regimen of antibiotics similar to cystic...

How is recovery from revision different from initial breast augmentation? 4 answers

How would breast augmentation revision recovery differ from the initial procedure?

Breast implants for patient with high risk for immune system disorders? 3 answers

Breast implant options for someone at high risk for immune system disorders? Should a person who may be at risk for immune system disorders even get...

Return to work 10 days after tummy tuck with breast lift and implants? 3 answers

Can I return to work in 10 days after a full tummy tuck and breast lift with breast implants? I'm a dental assistant and I do a lot of moving around....

Silicone breast implants on women with autoimmune disorders? 2 answers

Silicone breast implants do not cause a woman to be more likely to develop an autoimmune disease any more than a woman without implants. However, why...

Breast implants safe after thyroid ablation? 7 answers

I'm 31 years old and a mother of 3 children. After the birth of my last child, I got Graves Disease. I tried for remission on an anti-thyroid drug,...

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...

Breast implant type and profile for mild sagging? 8 answers

I have mild sagging. I am looking for breast implants alone, no lift. Which implant type and profile should I consider--high profile, or low profile;...

Breast augmentation and Liposuction on someone who has SLE and VP shunt? 1 answer

I've had 3 kids and I've lost a lot of breast tissue and have extra skin. I have also put on 30 lbs and have muffin top, something I'm really not used...

What Breast Implant is best for size 29 breasts? 4 answers

I have small size breasts, so I want a Breast implants. However, I am afraid maybe its not safe? Also, I don't know what is best, silicone or saline?

Possible to keep same size with every breast augmentation revision? 2 answers

I live in Russia where plastic surgeons say breast implants have lifetime warranty, meaning augmentation is a one-time operation. I am confused on...

Breast Implant size suggestions for tall frame? 4 answers

I am 21, 5'9", and 148 lbs. My breasts are uneven right now the left smaller and both are only A cup. What would be the best implant size and...

Correcting breast asymmetry by implant on thin woman? 5 answers

I do not want Breast implants for any other reason than to correct my breast asymmetry. I am concerned that there is a high chance the asymmetry won't...

Cost of Breast implants in Hinesville, GA? 2 answers

I've had two kids, and since I was a little girl I've always wanted bigger boobs. When I was little in school I got boobs before everyone else. But as...

Best breast implant placement for better look and feel? 7 answers

My question is regarding going under or over the muscle for my breast augmentation. I have had two consultations with my Dr. and during the second one...

Smoking before Breast Augmentation lead to major complications? 7 answers

Hello, im having Breast Augmentation on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. I have smoked 10 cigarettes during the 2-week period, 4 in the past 6 days....

Breast implant size for skinny or small framed patients? 4 answers

Hi all Professional Surgeons there, I'm a 32A now, but thinking of going for 200cc or 225cc breast implants. Standing at 1.7 meters and weighing only...

A Tummy Tuck or a Breast Augmentation first? 3 answers

I had a consultation already with a plastic surgeon in my area this summer. I went in for a consultation about a tummy tuck and a breast augmenatation...

When will breast implant size and placement changes be noticeable? 6 answers

I have breast implants over the muscle for 10 years and they need to be replaced due to excessive rippling. Now going behind the muscle, since they...

Silicone or saline implants recommended for plenty breast tissue? 5 answers

I am pretty much a full 36C with some deflation from breastfeeding, but I have plenty of breast tissue. I am having a hard time choosing between...


Tummy tuck and breast implants in Windsor, Ontario?

I'm just wondering, who had a tummy tuck and breast augmentation performed in Windsor, Ontario and by whom? Were you happy with your results? How was...

Breast implants cost to increase cup size? 7 answers

I am size 34A and I would like to have a 34C breast augmentation. How much would it cost me?

Odds of capsular contracture if patient has fibroadenoma? 3 answers

If you have fibroadenoma, are chances of encapsulation higher if you get saline breast implants under the muscle?

Breast implant size and skin tightening after downsizing surgery? 7 answers

I'm petite, 5'2" 103 lbs, and 34 B entire life. I had surgery in Feb 2009 to get back the volume I lost. My breast implants are 350cc mentor mod...

Saline breast implants safe for microcalcifications and mammogram? 4 answers

I am 42 years old and was told when I wa 39 that I have microcalcifications in both breasts. I have annual mammograms and there is no change in my...