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Model with Symmastia - Can I Pop or Drain my Saline Implant?

I have Symmastia I was going to have my ex surgeon repair it but... I just simply cant trust him. Is there anyway I can pop my implant, and let it...

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Partial Insurance Coverage for Augmentation Problem?

Bi-lateral augmentation (hopefully surgeon was honest when he said they were saline,) 2/1982. They seemed to hold up well and I am now 57. Took a hard...

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Rupture during a mammogram

This may sound silly, but I want to be prepared.  Is a doctor responsible to cover the cost to replace implants if it is ruptured when they...

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6 Mos PO, Gel Implant Ruptured And Dr. Doesn't Want To Revise, What Should I Do? (photo)

Right implant sags off to the side, chest pain on R is still intense after 6 mos. Recently had chest xray unrelated to breast surgery, saw what...

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One Breast Larger After Lift/aug, Nipples Not Even, Inframammary Fold Lower on Rt Side - Revision Thoughts? (photo)

Replaced both saline 3/1/12 due to a rupture of the rt. implant. had a lift/redu done to my rt. breast as there was a size symmetry issue that i...

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Torn Between Sizes Before Revision Of Ruptured Saline Implants. (photo)

I had saline implants 7 years ago and one just ruptured. I'm going in next week to get Allergan gel implants but am torn on what size to get. I am...

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Breast implants

I just had my implants replaced. When the Doctor got in there one had leaked and the other one had ruptured. He cleaned things out and replaced with...

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Can I Exercise with a Ruptured Breast Implant?

I have a ruptured breast implant and I am awaiting replacement. However, Can I still exercise with a ruptured implant

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Do I Need a Peri-Areolar Lift Along with my Implant Exchange? (photo)

My 11 yr old saline implants are being replaced on May 10, 2012 due to a rupture of the right side. I had 475 cc with Peri-Areolar when I had my BA....

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