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Switching Breast Implants from Subglandular to Submuscular, Is this Risky? (photo)

I do have 12 year old high profile textured silicone implants and have to change them for new ones. I have slight ribbling and my breasts are tender....

16 doctor answers

What Can Go Wrong with Silicone Completely Under the Muscle for Someone Who's Developed Capsular Contracture? (Photos)

After my first breast augmentation I developed capsular contracture. Then I had another surgery to correct it. I developed then a pos-op infection...

7 doctor answers

What Are Side Effects of Implant Leakage from Personal Injury?

Febuary 16th I got saline breast implants. (400cc). March 3rd I was 3rd car stopped,while car was waiting to turn. The car behind me stopped, car...

12 doctor answers

How Long to Wait for Breast Augmentation Revision?

I am 3 months post-surgery and my right breast has bottomed out. How long do I need to wait to fix it, and what are the risks involved?

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Implant Reduction Surgery - Benefits, Risks, Expectations?

In October 2007 I got Mentor Gel implants. I am a full D cup and wish I was a full B/small C cup. I am 5'7", 132 lbs. slightly...

9 doctor answers

Are There Any Risks Swapping Smooth Round Implants to Textured Teardrops?

I had a BA done in Dec 2009. Smooth, round 325cc silicone implants, placed under muscle, through armpit. Left did not drop to match right so April...

5 doctor answers

Currently 375 Mod+ Saline Wanna Switch to 500 HP Silicone, Do I Run Risk of Bottoming Out?

I have 375cc mod+ put me at a small D cup! i started with a small B & a 3" gap in between clevage area i figured the bigger the size the gap...

12 doctor answers

Can Implants That Have Been Placed over the Muscle Be Replaced Behing the Muscle?

I have 220cc implants placed subglandular, and I can feel them ver much when I lay on my back. I guess its normal as I'm pretty thin? Would it be...

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Tubular Breast Implant Revision, Is It Worth It?

I had 400cc silicone to fix tubular breasts 4 months ago. I am happy with the results but insecure about the droop. My DR said a in-office procedure...

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Bottoming out Revision Surgery Risks. Should I Live with It? (photo)

I am scheduled to have revision of mild bottoming out in May, my orig surgery was dec. My question is, what is the chance that i will be further...

9 doctor answers

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