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Lumpy Scars and Unevenness - Is Something Wrong with my Implant / Lift Surgery?

I had a lift / aug 2 mos. ago. 400CC sil implants were put in &a lift done at the same time. I always had saggy breasts but then I lost 130 lbs...

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Will a Dent in my Left Implant Go Away, What Can Be Done to Make It Do So?

Hello, I am 8 weeks post op Breast Augmentation and few days ago I noticed a dent in my left cleavage when brushing my teeth. After further...

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What Has Happened with my Implants to Result in Such a Difference?

I am 2 months post op 420 filled to 440cc saline high profile mentor smooth implants set under the muscle. I am 35, 110 lbs, 5'2". My left...

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Am I Suffering from Capsular Contracture, Can I Do Anything to Aide Healing, Will I Need Another Surgery? (photo)

7 weeks out from under the muscle, silicone implants. I had bleeding in my left breast the night of surgery, had 2nd surgery & a drain put in....

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Why Am I Experienceing Rippling 7 1/2 Weeks Post Op from Lift and Implants?

I had cohesive gel implants over the muscle (right side 304 left side 339) with a lift (lolipop incision). I am thinner, 5'7" about 132lbs, I...

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Is This Capsular Contracture?

I've had a surgery over 7 weeks ago,2nd one,got 400HP in left breast,and 375HP in right one,due to small assymetry.My left breast healed well...

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Is This a Breast Augmentation Gone Wrong? 700CC Silicone Implants with Benelli Lift. (photo)

Hello Doctors, I am nearly two months out of a breast augmentation with benelli lift. I was initially ok with my results but as the weeks have passed,...

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2 Months Post-op Right Breast Still Feels Firm and Hasn't Dropped. Normal?

My job requires a lot of physical work and lifting. My right breast hasn't dropped as much as my left. (I am right-handed.) It feels tight at...

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Can Nipple Position Be Corrected After Breast Lift/augmentation? (photo)

I am 10 weeks post op and my right nipple is positioned higher on my breast and closer to the inside edge than the left breast. The right nipple now...

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Breasts Seem Spaced a Bit Far Apart After BA?

I am seven weeks post op sub-pectoral saline filled implants 360cc and 380cc. I feel as though my implants are a bit widely spaced apart. Here is a...

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What Can I Do About Asymmetry 8wks Following Mastoplexy?

Following capsule formation I had encapsulectomy and mastoplexy performed. Scars healing well though not very neat but much worse is the asymmetry...

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What Can I Do For a Wound that Won't Heal 8 Weeks Post-Op BA Under the Fold?

Just when I thought it was healing, I applied a hydrocolloid bandage trying to speed up the process but when i removed it, ir reopened with some pus....

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8 Weeks Post Implant Surgery Pain In Left Breast, Is This Morning

I started experiencing left breast pain in the lower right hand region of breast aprox. 1 to 1 ½ weeks ago with the pain worsening. Seems to be...

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10 Weeks Post-Op BA, One is Placed Higher than the Other, Nipples Pointing to the Sides, Why Did this Happen? (photo)

I have posted about my problematic BA before. I included the before pictures this time b/c Dr.s say it would be helpful. 450cc Gel above muscle 10...

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I Ended Up with the Wrong Size and Implant.

On April 7th I got my breast implant surgery. I let my doctor picked the size of my implants but we agreed in using a HIGH PROFILE. Instead he used a...

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Why Do PS Opt to Do Different Sized Implants for Lift and Aug Vs. Removing Excess Tissue?

I had a lift w/ aug, I was assymetrical prior to surgery (about a cup) my PS chose to put a 270 implant filled to 300 on lg side and 330 filled to 360...

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Left Breast Pain

I had breast augmentation 2 months ago. Just the other day I had tripped and fallen down but my left wrist took most of my weight. However after the...

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When Can I Exercise My Abs After BL/BA?

Hi, I had ba/bl 9 weeks ago (275cc both sides,right brest: inverted T scar and implant over muscle; left breast was smaller: lollipop scar and implant...

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I Had a Breast Augmentation 7 Weeks Ago and Now I Have Harden and Lumps Under the Incision, Normal?

The lumps are not visible. But if i press on the breast i can feel it. Is this mormal?

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New Stretch Marks Started Developing 2 Months Post Op Breast Augmentation. Will They Become Less Prominent? (photo)

I'm dissapointed to see some pink/purple stretch marks around the nipple area on both of my breasts. I'm two and a half months post op, though...

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Are my Breasts Still Sitting Low After my Breast Lift and Augmentation? (photo)

I am 8 weeks post op from breast lift (lollipop)and cohesive gel implants(above the muscle). I am experiencing rippling around my breasts in which is...

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I Still Have Pain 8 Weeks After BA when Does This Go Away

Still have pain especially under right arm pit/ feel burning sensation in right breast

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How Do my Breast Look After 2 Months of Breast Augmentation? (photo)

I am now 2 months after breast augmantation and i really want your opinion in how do my breast look. I am 1,65cm and 51kg and had 300cc placed behind...

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Shoulder Dislocation After Augmentation: How Long Until I Can Have Shoulder Surgery?

I had a breast augmentation 2 months ago. I love my results. A week ago, I dislocated my shoulder. It popped back in but hurt for a few days. My ortho...

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Unhappy with 400cc Implants Post Op 10 Weeks. What To Do?

10 weeks post op with my 400cc silicone high profile implants, and I am unhappy with their size. They are MUCH smaller than I wanted them to be, I am...

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2 Months PO Breast Reduction, Large Hematoma and Numb

I have had a hematoma (no visible bruising)since day one that has now hardened, its the size of my fist. My doctor's answer is heat/massage/time...

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7 Weeks Post-op; One Implant "Lifts" from the Sternum at a Different Angle? Is This a Contracture?

Hi, I am 7 weeks post BA. I am 5' 5" and 120 lbs. I had 275cc unders filled to 330 bilaterally. My left breast/nipple was slightly lower...

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Follow Up with With More Pictures for my BA Gone Wrong Question (photo)

Hi, Thank you for the response to my previous question. Here are a few more pictures like you asked for Dr. De Mars, hopefully this will help.

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How Did 240cc Silicone Implants Give Me a Size D Cup? (photo)

I got a breast aug almost 2 months ago, I am 5'10 with a slender body type. I wanted to be a big B cup. I went with 240cc silicon implants...

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Pain in Lower Right Side of Left Breast, by the Breast Bone..Sternum Feels Sore to Touch 7 Weeks After Augmentation

First breast augmentation 7 weeks ago today with silicone gel implants. My recovery had been great, until six days ago when I woke up in the morning...

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Hi, I Had BA 2 Month Ago, Curious After How Many Month I Can Plan my Pregnancy?

Hi, i had BA 2 month ago,curious after how many month i can plan my pregncy from the day of surgery?

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Should I Be Getting a Second Opinion??

I had my breast implants in on May 3rd. The Lt breast has not healed and I have gone back to my Dr. twice for her to cut off the tender flesh and...

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I Have Flattening on the Bottom of my Rt Breast. I Am 7.5 Wks PO. Is This Normal?

Rt under my rt breast it is VERY flat.. the left is starting to do it, but not nearly as pronounced.. Is it normal?? Will it go away? And if not, what...

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How Long Do Breast Take to Drop and Fluff?

I had a ba 7weeks ago now i see my breast smaller and more separated is this normal for them to separate?

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What To Do About Scar Tissue After Breast Augmentation/implant on One Side? (photo)

I am an out of town patient, so I have not seen my plastic surgeon since surgery coming up 7 weeks healing now. My quesion is I think that I have some...

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It's Been 10 Weeks Since my Breast Augmentation my Breast Look Uneven?

It's been 10 weeks since my breast augmentation (adjustable). My right breast feels a little bit hard and it is still sore. The shape also looks...

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Will my Breasts Even Out, or Am I Bottoming Out? (2 Months Post Op. Under the Muscle Breast Augmentation) (photo)

I am afraid my breast will not drop and that y left breast is in fact bottoming out. After doing some research I understand the risks and levels of...

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Is it Possible for Implants to Look Bigger Once Done Healing?

When do implants look bigger? I see in replies that patients should "allow time to adjust." What % of patients wait and say "oh yes...

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Post Breast Augmentation and Uneven Breasts? (photo)

I had a breast augmentation March 14, 2012 , Well from the first day of the surgery i noticed my right breast being higher than my left i had to wear...

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When is It Safe to Do Gymnastics After Breast Augmentation?

I had Breast augmentation on 02 09 12. Silicone/ under muscle/ 400CC/ scar around areola I do profesional gymnastic (Acrobatics) I just want to make...

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8 Weeks and Left Still Hasn't Dropped, Will It?

Hi, I had 275 silicone implants 8 weeks ago. They were both the same height right after surgery. My left had more bruising and was my larger natural...

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Uneven and Different Sizes 2 Months Post Op With Silicone Implants. What Are My Options? (photo)

My augmentation was February 13th. I am extremely uneven and different sizes. I have dual plane smooth silicone 375cc in each. What would you suggest...

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Hives/rash or Infection 2 Months Post BA? (photo)

Hello,had BA 2 months ago and experiencing just now some weird looking patches (hives) all over + on the sides of my breasts. Was given steroid cream...

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Is Post Oop Weight Gain from Saline Implants?

I had breast augmentation 2 months ago and was an A cup prior. I had 440 cc saline implants placed under the muscle. Is my 2 lb weight gain from the...

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I Had Breast Reduction Surgery 8 Weeks Ago and I now Have Dry Itchy Skin, Why is this?

I STILL have dry itchy skin. I never had thie BEFORE the surgery, so I am assuming it is related to the surgery. Why is this and what can I do?

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How Long Do Breast Hurt After a BA?

I have 425 saline mod profile unders in both breast. My right is filled to 450 and left filled to 490. Its been eight weeks since surgery and my left...

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Kenalog (Triamcinolone) for Capsular Contracture?

Hi there, I'm nine weeks post BA op and developed lumps and capsular contracture on my right boobs. When I massage my breast, it wtill moves but...

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8 Weeks Since Breast Augmentation Areola Incisions Not Healed What Should I Do?

I got 285cc silicon I'm 110 5'4 on march 17 my stitches keep opening my doctor has stitched me up 4 times and have been in 2 coarses of...

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Breast Augmentation: Possibly Uneven or Something Else? (photo)

I am 2-1/2 months post-op…I had 475cc Silicone implants on both sides. They feel great, very natural and look great in my clothes. I am...

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