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How Much Does Breast Explantation Cost?

I am now 63 and am beginning to realize that no other woman my age has such full and perky breasts as I do. I am beginning to feel self-conscious and...

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Will Breasts Sag if I Decide to Explant?

What if you decided to explant? Will your breasts sag?

68 doctor answers

Does Breast Implant Removal Require Breast Lift Surgery?

I want to remove my breast implants. too big. if i do this will i most likely need a breast lift? is my skin stretched permanently as a result of...

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Subpectoral Breast Implant Removal Technique

I have read questions regarding breast augmentation and if you are unhappy with the results, you can always take them out. Of course, doctors warn the...

21 doctor answers | 1 community comment

What is the Average "Life" of a Breast Implant?

What is the procedure for replacing implants? I have had my saline implants for over 15 yrs. How long is the expected time period before you need to...

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Normal Looking Breasts After Explant Surgery?

I have had saline breast implants for 8 years and am scared of the aesthetic outcome should I have them removed. I am 29 years old, I have very little...

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Breast Implant Removal Recovery

Recovery? Pain? I was told by my surgeon that he could remove them under straight local. They are not ruptured. Is this true? I'm 30 years old. I...

20 doctor answers

What Happens to the Pocket After Breast Implant Removal?

 If the capsule is not taken out? Can you feel it? What happens to the pocket when breast implants are removed?

18 doctor answers

Risks and Side Effects of Downsizing Breast Implants

I had 500 grams silicone high profile implants place about 3 months ago. They feel a little too big and firm. I would like to downgrade them to maybe...

18 doctor answers

Breast Implant Removal Complications

I was explanted 5 weeks ago. My crease line incisions along with some of my cleavage muscle tends to push in (cleavage line) and pull up (incision)...

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