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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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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,...

26 doctor answers

Wearing a Compression Band for 6 Months After Breast Augmentation?

After surgery the doctor told me to wear something like compression band above my breast constantly for no less than 6 month… Isn’t it...

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How Soon Should I Start Massaging After a Breast Augmentation?

I am at the end of my 2nd day of post op, I am 5'6 134lbs, and was given 600cc's high profile silicone under the muscle. I was very small, an...

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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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Under Muscle Gel Implants. High or Moderate Profile? 400cc or 450cc?

My only concern is size&profile. I am 36years old, breastfed 2 kids, lost volume on my breasts. Have some sagging but my nipple is still over...

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Should I Worry About Hematoma? Should It Be Treated?

I had BA 2 weeks ago (Mentor textured silicone implants, 300cc mod+ prof). Immediately following surgery I retained a lot of water around my abdomen...

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6 Months Post Op Breast Augmentation, Uneven Breasts....

Had BA Dec 2010 Under the Muscle Silicone Gel Med Profile 400cc on both breasts. I was a 34A cup and now a 34D. I have had some rippling issues in my...

12 doctor answers

Severe Tubular Breast Augmentation, How Can I Best Prepare For Surgery?

I have this deformity that i really want to get fixed before summer (2011) is over. i originally didnt want implants but have decided that silicone is...

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Hematoma 12 Days After Breast Lift and Augmentation

36, non smoker. I had BL & BA w 350 cc gel round. PS used anchor incision. At day 6 post op PS told me light bruising was normal and I explained...

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