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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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Capsular Contracture - Should I Massage Silicone Implants?

To minimse the risk of capcular contracture after a small haematoma dispersed by itself (undrained)the advise has been to massage the breast regularly...

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9 Days Post-op, Breasts Asymmetrical

I did my BA abroad. Under muscle,Round,textured,armpit incision. L:290cc, R:320cc. Day9, Left looks much bigger,much lower.Right distorted with huge...

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Are Textured Implants Under Muscle Hard?

I am 38, Asian, 160cm, 48kg, 32A cup, breast fed twice. Not only the look, I want the feel to be as real as possible. I don't aim to have the...

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Difficulty Choosing Implant Size - What's the Difference between 20CC?

Hi, I;m just wondering, in a professional opinion, is there a big difference between 20cc's in a silicone implant? I'm scheduled for a BA on...

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450cc Tear-shaped Textured Saline - Too Big?

Hello, Im 28 year old with 2 children with some slight sagging. I have a little bit of asymetry. I am a 36B'ish. I would like a full C or small D....

9 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Subglandular Placement Smooth or Textured Implants on a B-cup? (photo)

My surgion is going to place the implant over the muscle (my choise), he says that a smooth implant above the muscle will give me CC without a doubt....

15 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Breat Augmentation Revision Due to CC- What is the Best Option, Please Help

I had my first BA 2&1/2 yrs ago(Subglandular,285cc,Silicon Implants). The results were great.Just2months ago i started developing Capsular...

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Textured Vs Smooth Under Muscle - Does It Help with Gravity?

Read that textured may help with gravity, that is that the textured vs smooth may help the implant stay in place hence less need for a lift in the...

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Doctor Recommended 400cc High Profile Textured Gel Implants. Worried it Will Leave Too Big of a Gap Between Breasts? (photo)

I am 5'4 120lbs. Currently a small B and I was a DD while breastfeeding therefore, leaving my breasts very deflated. My breast width is 12cm so my...

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