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When Does Swelling After Breast Augmentation Begin to Subside?

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

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Armpit Incision for Breast Augmentation Because Nipples Are Small?

What is recommended going through the armpit or the nipple for a 350cc silicone implant? I have very small nipples that are very round and on the...

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Pain, Swelling, Nipple Sensitivity After Breast Augmentation Surgery

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

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Bumps on Nipple After Breast Lift and Implants

A month after breast lift (w/nipple reconstruction) and , I've noticed small lumps on my breast. They're about the size, shape and color (redness) of...

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Breast Augmentation Recovery

Considering enhancing my breasts through surgery.  My biggest worries are about breast augmentation recovery.  What can I expect?  How...

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Signs of Capsular Contracture After Breast Augmentation?

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

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Should I Wear Surgical Bra After Breast Augmentation?

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

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Are my Breasts Tubular?

Hello, I'm an 18 year old female and ever since I was about 14 I've been concerned that my breasts are tubular. However, when my nipples are...

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Loss of Sensation After Breast Augmentation?

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...

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Lump After Breast Augmentation with Saline Implants

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

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Breasts Too High After Augmentation

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...

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How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost?

What is the approximate cost of breast augmentation surgery?

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Advice for Exercise After Breast Augmentation?

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,...

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Is It Common to Combine Breast Augmentation with Tummy Tuck Surgery?

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

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375cc or 400cc Implants for Breast Augmentation?

I am undergoing a Breast Augmentation in two weeks and was wondering which implant is more likely to bring me to a full C. At my consultation I tried...

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Very Sensitive Nipples After Breast Augmentation

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

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Infection After Breast Augmentation and Lift

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

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Breast Augmentation Before and After Pictures

I'm in the process of deciding whether or not to have breast implants, and I'm looking at all of these - can I have some expert tips on what...

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How to Make Your Boobs Bigger - Pills or Creams?

I have very small breasts, and really want to make them larger. I have been looking at different options, breast augmentation being one of my top...

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Fixing Uneven Breasts After Breast Augmentation?

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...

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How to Recognize Infection Symptoms After Breast Augmentation?

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

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How Do I Find the Best Breast Augmentation Surgeon?

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

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Breast Lift versus Breast Augmentation

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

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Breast Augmentation Considerations for a 50 Year Old

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

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What Are Signs of a Hematoma After Breast Augmentation?

I had breast augmentation a little over a wk ago, the implants were placed submuscular, my left breast seems to be slightly more swollen then my...

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Bra Strap After Breast Augmentation Cause or Reduce Swelling?

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

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Breast Augmentation for Body Builders - Above the Muscle?

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

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Tightness and Discomfort After Breast Augmentation

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

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One Breast More Swollen After Breast Augmentation

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

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How Can I Get Rid of Bad Scars from Breast Augmentation?

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

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Breast Augmentation Risks

Hi. i am an admited worry wort. i want to get breast implants, its just that i worry about the risks. i have researched lots of questions here on this...

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One Breast Larger Than the Other

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...

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Is Swelling and Tightness After Breast Augmentation Normal?

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

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How Can I Get Rid of Enlarged, Scarred Areola After Breast Augmentation?

Its been now 2 years since my surgery and the scar is more noticable than before. I went to the surgeon that did the procedure and he told me their...

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Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

A recent NY Times article reported that breast augmentation via fat transfer can now be considered a safe, effective means of enlarging the...

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Numbness After Breast Augmentation

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

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Breast Augmentation Bottoming out or Double Bubble Effect?

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

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How Long Do Muscle Spasms After a Breast Augmentation Last?

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

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Bottoming out 10 Weeks After Breast Augmentation?

I had breast implant surgery around 10 weeks ago, I believe they are begining to bottom out!? with a shirt and bra on they look fantastic, shape is...

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Silicone Sheets for Breast Augmentation Scars?

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

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Infection after breast augmentation surgery

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,...

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Wait Until After Children for Breast Augmentation?

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

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Are my Breasts Too LOW? Stressed and Confused...

I got my BA almost 2 months ago.(275,silicone,moderate+, submuscular) And I feel like my breasts are too low. I know they are not big, but looks like...

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Procedure to Fix my Uneven Breasts Without Implants?

Hello! I'm a 21 year old girl who is pretty fed up with having uneven breasts. My left breast is about a 34D, while my right looks like it could...

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How Do I Find the Right Size for Breast Augmentation?

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

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Is There a "Weight Limit" to Have Breast Augmentation?

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

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Breast Settling After Breast Augmentation

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...

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Do Tubular Breasts Heal Differently After Breast Augmentation?

I opted for breast augmentation to correct or at least improve my tubular breasts (with very high breast folds). It's been 2 months and I am not...

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Advice for Breast Augmentation Revision to Lessen Projection?

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...

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Where Can I Find More Affordable Breast Augmentation?

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

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Staph Infection after Breast Augmentation?

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

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Effects of Smoking on Breast Augmentation Results?

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...

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Large Areolas and Droopy Nipples. What Breast Surgery Do I Need?

I am uncomfortable & embarrassed of my breasts b/c of my big aereolas, and I would like my nipples to be higher up. Im wondering if I need just...

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Large Breasts and Implants

Hi, I need some advice. I'm 28 years old with a E-cup breasts, guess they have moderate sag because of the size and being natural. Always wanted...

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Breast Augmentation Seroma Treatment with a Pill?

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

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Removing Scar Below Crease After Breast Augmentation?

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

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When to Start Basic Cardio Exercises After Breast Augmentation?

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...

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How Soon After Breast Augmentation Can I Resume Activities?

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

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I'm 26 and Have the Worst Breasts Ever - What Procedures Do I Need?

After breast feeding my son for 14 months i was pregnant again shortly and breast feed mt daughter another 14 months and my breast shows it, what...

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TUBA Breast Augmentation

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

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Under Muscle Breast Augmentation for Tight Pectorals?

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

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How Long After Breast Augmentation Can I Wear a Push-up Bra?

Almost 6 weeks ago I had breast augementation. 400cc textured, round, mentor silicone implants (high profile) were placed under the muscle. I...

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Pain in Right Breast After Augmentation

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,...

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Weight Gain Normal After Breast Augmentation?

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,...

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Pain and Downward Pointing Nipples After Breast Augmentation?

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...

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Lifting After Breast Augmentation

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

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Small Areolas After Breast Augmentation / Lift - Is This My Final Result?

I had a breast augmentation combined with a breast lift (mastopexy)11 days ago.Before the surgery I had enlarged areolas.I knew that my areolas would...

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Will Breast Implants Help Lift my Nipple and Decrease the Visual Stretch Marks?

I Absolutely hate the way my breast look! My nipples are to low for the size which are to small, especially for the size of my areola. I'm 19...

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Odd-shaped Breasts After Augmentation

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

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Breast Augmentation Price: Is it Negotiable?

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...

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Breast augmentation financing bad credit

I am considering Breast Augmentation, I am 34 A want to get 34 C. I have $1200 for down payment, but my credit is bad. Is Financing Available for...

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Breast Augmentation Under the Arm

Considering getting a BA under the arm...woried about the incision causing damage to lymph nodes as well as swelling. do you recommend altenitives for...

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Breast Augmentation Questions to Ask

I found a long list of questions to ask during a Breast Augmentation consult. Do you agree these are good? Any missing? Some to skip? Are you...

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