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Best Type of Breast Augmentation for Petite and Athletic Woman?

Hi, I am 5'1" tall, I weigh 115lbs. I am very healthy and active. I currently wear a 32 A bra. I have two children (breastfed). An average...

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Breast Pain Very Scared!

I've had saline under the muscle implants for 5 yrs. I got a deep tissue massage 1 week ago on my back. It was very uncomfortable for my boobs....

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Sagging Breast w/ Skin Tissue and Volume Loss - Submuscular or Subglandular Gel Implants w/ Lift?

Confused on if I should get subglandular gel implant with my lift which my ps is recommending or ask for submuscular. I am 42 lost 80# in the last two...

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Is It Normal to Feel Vibrating, Gurgling, or Bubbling from my Breast After a Submuscular Breast Augmentation?

It almost feels as if the implant is moving down to settle in the pocket, is this normal and if so, how long should I expect this?

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Subglandular vs. Submuscular with Lift Breast Augmentation?

I have seen my PS and I have a date scheduled 5 months from now for subglandular breast implants because I have a droop. But he gave me two options,...

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What's Better - Submuscular or Subglandular?

Im 20yrs weight 145 ht 5'0 36b .. and I have a lot of breast tissue mild droop. i had 1 baby and breastfed. what would look better and natural...

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Submuscular vs. Subglandular - Which is Better?

I'm worried because my surgery is soon and some have mentioned a rt breast lift is not a good idea or thigh lipo. I heard the chest muscle dies...

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Local Anesthesia for Submuscular Breast Augmentation Possible?

I'm a 22 year old girl. I am considering Breast augmentation. My question is, can I have Breast Implants, either silicone or saline submuscular under...

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Breast Very Uneven After Augmentation

I have had Mentor silicone gels placed, submuscularly exactly 4 weeks ago. I am 4'11" and 97 lbs.,very petite frame. My PS recommended a...

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Loose Skin in Lower Part of Breast After Breast Augmentation

I had a breast augmentation 3 weeks ago.The implants were put submuscular DP1 (does that mean dual plane type 1 ?),305cc. I was told not to wear any...

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Breast Augmentation Decision Confusion about Subglandular or Submuscular Placement.

Ive been researching subglandular and submuscular for weeks now. im not sure where the best placement for my body is! Ive had a little weight loss and...

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Is It Possible to Have Capsular Contracture After Only 4 Weeks Post Op?

I had sub-muscular silicone impants 4 weeks ago. My left breast has softened nicely, but my right is still hard. Could this be capsular contracture?

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Slightly Droopy Breasts - Implants over or Under the Muscle?

One surgeon recommended OVER the muscle 270 cc silicone implants to improve the appearance of my moderately droopy breasts. He felt going UNDER the...

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Is it Better to Place the Implant Under the Muscle or Under the Mammary Gland?

Hello, I want to enlarge my breasts but I don`t know where it is better to be the implants, under the muscle or under the mammary gland, and why?...

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Is It Normal if Right Breast is Not As Round As Left 5 Weeks Post-Breast Augmentation?

Pre surgery i was small 36 B.I'm 5'9 and 145lbs. Surgery Nov 8th.500cc.silcone gel.high profile.sub muscular placement. I am very happy with...

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Unhappy With Results Of BA- Not As Big As I Wanted. (photo)

I initially was no cup, I have 300c Submuscular Cohesive Gel breast implant I am smaller than what I thought that i would be, sometime I can fit a 34c...

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Submuscular or Subglandular Implant?

I am going to Brazil in July ( I have family there, speak fluentportuguese, and will be staying for two months). I will be getting a breast aug, bbl,...

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How do I Decide Whether to Go Under the Muscle or Over? (Photos)

Hello. I am hoping to travel to Thailand in December and get a breast augmentation. However I am torn deciding whether to go under muscle or over...

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Will I Lose a Lot of Volume Once Swelling Reduces?

I am exactly two weeks post augmentation today. I will be 41yrs in May and am 5'6" and 115 lbs. I was a 34B cup and wanted a D. My...

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Post-op Implant Depth

I had my BA surgery 5 days ago with Bellini lift. I have a wide base and received 370 moderate implants submuscular. I am happy with the nipple...

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Dent in Right Breast Implant 3 Months Post-Op BA, Anything I Can Do to Get Rid of It? (photo)

I am 33 and will be 3 months post-op tomorrow. I got a mastopexy with 250cc silicone gel implants submuscular. I noticed about 6 weeks after a dent...

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Submuscular Saline Versus Silicone?

I am 45. Had two babies, gained and lost weight. Watched my breasts go from a nice C cup to a saggy B-. I want breast implants and a lift. I do not...

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Implants Placed Submuscular Yet Can See Rippling on the Outer and Bottom Sides, Even in Cleavage, Options?

I have 275cc cohesive gel silicone Mentor implants placed submuscular 2.5 months ago. I have very noticeable rippling on the outer and bottom sides,...

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Implants High at 4 Months Post Op, Will They Eventually Drop?

127 pounds, 5'7", and started out A/B cup, and now D/DD. 25 years old. I had 450CC under the muscle, silicone, high profile. I am happy with...

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Subglandular of Submuscular Placement if Volume Loss From Breast Feeding?

After breastfeeding I have lost fullness on top. I want a very natural result. I saw a PS who thought I should have subglandular silicone. After...

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Is There a Time Line for Capsular Contracture Progression?

My surgeon told me this week I have capsular contracture level 2. My breast is firm and painful when I sleep on my stomach or hit into anything. There...

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New Onset Tugging/painful Sensation in Left Breast 7 Months Post Augmentation.

I had submuscle silicone implants 7 mths ago. I've had a normal course of healing with typical numbness and nipple hyperesthesia and a benign...

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Tough Implants, Not Hard or Soft

I received a BA 7 months ago with moderate 370 cc's submuscular. My gynecologist and internist think it is an amazing job. I wish they projected...

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Can I Get Submuscular Implants by Circumareolar Mastopexy? (photo)

I have tubular breasts. I can tel that my breast look good with a smaller and lifted areola, but still small. So, I want to get an implant too. I have...

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Suggestions For BA Technique After Weight Loss Left My Breasts Deflated

I am 21yo, 157cms tall, 53.5kgs (my weight has stayed between 50-55kgs for 5 yrs) I have never been pregnant. When I was 14 I put on weight (I got to...

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My Surgeon Has Said to Have Low Profile Unders, Will this Help me Achieve A to D Cup?

I'm 5 ft 7, 9 stone with a current bra size of 32A, 27 inch ribcage. My surgeon has recommended that I have 385/415 low profile teardrop implants...

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What Happens to a Submuscular Implant when You Add Depth to the Pectorial Muscle?

Will increasing the density of the pectoral muscle through heavy resistance training create an unsightly (or smaller) appearance, or cause the implant...

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Capsular Contraction or Implant Hung Up? (photo)

Had BA done last year 375 HP saline under the muscle. My PS took off 4 weeks after my surgery. I was told by 1 plastic surgeon my implant was hung up...

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What About Sub Muscular Implants and Training with the TRX Suspension System?

Large frame, 25% fat, minor breast tissue.

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Breast Augmentation and Left Sternum Pain

I have been having terrible reproducible pain on the left side of my sternum where my ribs connect. The pain radiates to my left arm and back and...

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It's Been 6 Weeks After my Post Breast Augmentation and my Right Breast is Taking Longer to Drop? (photo)

I'm 45 years old and I weight 145 lb and I was C cup.I had sub-muscular Saline implants (Armpit Incision) 6 1/2 weeks ago. I'm 550cc on my...

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Submuscular Vs Subfascial and Periareaolar Vs Inframammary?

I have been to two consults for a breast augmentation and have had varying opinions on implant placement and size. I am stuck between one doctor who...

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I'm 1 Month Post-Op BA, When Will Implants Drop?

I have recently gotten 460cc HP under the muscle filled to 550cc. I am 4 weeks post op today, and the top of the implants are about 1 inch from my...

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Is It Normal to Have Painful, Firm & Tender Breast 8 Month Post-operative After Breast Augmentation Surgery?

I'm 22 years old. I had severe breast asymmetry since I was 13 probably due to Poland's Syndrome. 8 months ago I had a correction surgery. I...

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What Are The Early Signs of a Capsular Contracture? I'm 3 Weeks Post Op With A Golf Ball Size Feeling.

I had my ba done 3 weeks ago and my breast feel really firm and tight. My concern is when I lay down or make certain movements I feel I tight pull and...

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3 Months Post Breast Aug, One Implant Moves Up as I Do, But the Other Doesn't?

Hi, I had 275cc silicone gel mod+ submuscular done 3 months ago. My one breast has settled and the other is still a bit higher. The one that is...

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Can Dual Plane Breast Augmentation Provide "Lift", and is It Different from Submuscular? (photo)

My PS said all submuscular = dual plane, that lift is only possible with a lift. He said he could use dual plane on my saggier one, but it would only...

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