Breast Implants

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Breast Implant Scars 120 answers

I want larger breasts but I'm afraid that the scars will be obvious when I wear a swimsuit. Where and how big would the scars be if I got breast...

Breast Implant Sizes 112 answers

I'm worried that if I get breast implants they will give me a top heavy look (my friend calls it the stripper look!), so, I'm trying to figure...

Best Breast Implants 77 answers

I dont know whether to go big or medium, saline breast implants or silicone breast implants, under or over muscle. help!

Silicone Breast Implants Safe? 67 answers

Need to know more about the safety and whether doctors now recommend getting silicone breast implants

How Long Do Breast Implants Last? 65 answers

I have had breast implants for 14 years and I am now developing a large rash under my left breast, and it hurts and I feel alot of air pockets. One...

How Much Do Breast Implants Cost? 63 answers

I would like to get breast implants but before i do i would like to know about breast augmentation prices.  How much do breast implants cost?

Which Breast Implant Placement Gives a More Natural Appearance? 54 answers

When getting breast implants, what gives a more natural appearance, going under or over the muscle?

Breast Enhancement Options 53 answers

I am not sure i should get breast implants.  it scares me to get plastic surgery.  i want to know: what are the non-surgical ways to enhance...

Mentor vs. Natrelle Breast Implants 50 answers

The only brand of breast implants I've heard of are Mentor.  Are these the best kind of breast implants to get and do lots of surgeons...

Underwire Bra and Breast Implants, Safe? 47 answers

I have have saline implants for nearly 1yr. Is it ok to wear underwire bras at this point? Just recently I am finding it painful ...obviously,if it...

Silicone Breast Implants Vs. Saline - How to Choose? 46 answers

Which are better, silicone breast implants or saline breast implants?

Do Saline Breast Implants Cause Any Weight Gain or Retention over Time? 39 answers

I had saline breast implants 18 years ago, which boosted my chest size to 36 C. At that time I was 117 lbs. Now I'm 140 and my chest size has gone up...

Will High Profile Implants Give "Natural-looking" Breasts? 37 answers

I am 5'4" 125lbs, 31" ribcage, 34C (wanting atleast a DD) and my breast measures 13cm wide. I told my PS I wanted large, very nice looking...

Should Breast Implants Be Placed Under or over the Muscle? 37 answers

My friend went under the breast muscle w/ her implants...but now it looks rippling on the bottom.  During consultation with a respected plastic...

Do Breast Implants Cause Stretch Marks? 37 answers

Do breast implants cause stretch marks because of the skin stretching?  Is there any way to tell ahead of time if you are likely to have stretch...

Do You Lose 50 Cc's with Behind the Muscle Silicone Implant Placement? 34 answers

I am getting silicone breast implants on Friday and am really scared of going too big. I am currently a "B"; I want to be a "C". I...

Length of Time Breast Implants Last? 34 answers

I have had implants since 1984 and have not had any problems. Should I be concerned because of the length of time?

Will Pregnancy Ruin my Breast Implants? 33 answers

I had breast enlargement surgery 15 months ago, I am pregnant again and am wondering if  this will ruin my breast implants? I had...

Breast Implant Rippling Normal? 32 answers

I have a consultation in a couple of weeks for Saline breast implants but I recently read an article which said that most women with implants will...

How Long is Breast Implants Recovery Time? 29 answers

I am a phys ed teacher and would like to get breast implants. I want a very natural look and do not want anyone to know. I am afraid that if I take...

Do Saline Breast Implants Look and Feel Natural? 28 answers

I am a small size B and have had two kids. I am looking to get small saline implants maybe 300 - 325 cc's.  I was wanting saline for safety, but...

Breast Implants Pregnancy 27 answers

What can i expect should i go with breast implants and then get pregnant? does the pregnancy cause the breast swelling to become abnormally...

Care Credit - Breast Implant Financing Options 25 answers

I talked to a plastic surgeon about financing my breast augmentation surgery. She said that Care Credit charged her exhorbitant fees so she...


What Do Breast Implants Feel Real? 23 answers

Do breast implants feel real? Do they feel hard?

Severely Depressed by New Breast Implants 21 answers

I had breast implants put in a week ago they are 400hp silicone gel.  I was trying to go from a 34A to a 34C cup (under the muscle). I am only...

Breast Implants for Petite Women 20 answers

My frame is only really small, 26inch around my rib cage, 5'5'' and 7 stone (98 lbs). I want to go to a good 32 c cup. I've been told...

Ruptured Implant and Silicone in Lymph Node 19 answers

Should ruptured silicone implants in the lymph nodes be removed as soon as possible? Can the implants be replaced? Some doctors say the silicone isn't...

Techniques for Settling New Breast Implants? 19 answers

I'm 4 weeks post breast augmentation surgery, and my surgeon wants me to sleep with a workout bra pulled up above my breasts to help push them...

How Long Can Ruptured Saline Implants Stay in my Body? 18 answers

My right saline implant ruptured or had a slight leak some time ago. I had my surgery 8 years ago, and my surgeon is in another state some 2000 miles...

How Long After Breast-feeding Can I Get Breast Implants? 18 answers

I am a 24 mother of two. I stopped breastfeeding my one-year-old child when he was 3 months old (over 9 months ago). My breasts have reached their...

Signs That Breast Implants Are Encapsulated? 17 answers

I've had saline implants for a year now. I kept telling my doctor that it felt as if the left one had never even "set in" and that both...

Moderate Plus Vs High Profile Silicone Gel Implants? 17 answers

I'm in the middle of figuring out what implants I should get. I've dedided on either 275 or 300ccs of Silicone gel implants. I just can't figure out...

Are High Profile Implants Recommended for Patient with Wide Chest? 17 answers

My appointment is this week and I'm a bit nervous about the result. I have a wide chest and sternum. I'm a B cup with good breast tissue. The doctor...

Gummy Bear Breast Implants vs Saline or Silicone? 17 answers

What are gummy bear breast implants? Are they better than silicone breast implants or saline implants?

Is Sheyla Hershey, Biggest Breast Implants in the World, in Danger? 16 answers

Model Sheyla Hershey's latest breast implant surgery took her to the extremely large size 38KKK. Because safety standards actually exist in the US...

Breast Uneven and Very Depressing 16 answers

Ok i had uneven breast b4 i got my BA my left was smaller so my PS put 40cc extra in it.. he told me in my preop that it would be aobut 15-20cc.. then...

How to Reduce Pain and Recovery Time After Breast Implants Surgery? 16 answers

Some women have said the pain of getting implants is extreme and others say it is only mild. Why is there a difference? Are some doctors using a...

Saline Breast Implants Leaking 16 answers

I have saline implants placed 2002. Yesterday, I notice my left breast was soft and shrinking. Consequently, I also experience a post nasal drip of...

Breast Implant Size to Achieve Medium C Cup? 16 answers

Hi, I am looking for some advice. I am currently a large A/small B cup and I'm looking to go to a medium C cup. I am 5'8' and 175 lbs. my ribcage is...

Will High Profile Breast Implants Give Me Cleavage and Roundness? 15 answers

I  have had one surgey already in jan this year to fix my breasts that were differant sizes my first augmentation was 2 lowprofile implants 350cc...

Are 300cc Silicone Breast Implants Too Big for a Petite, A Cup Woman? 15 answers

Will getting 300cc high profile silicone breast implants be too big or fake-looking on my body? The implants will be under the muscle. My...

Can Breast Implants Be Placed to Make my Breasts Look Closer Together? 15 answers

I have had a breast enlargement here in the UK, small frame and reasonably tall. Used to be 32aa and asked to go up to about a C cup, my surgeon...

Stop Breast Feeding Before I Can Get Breast Implants? 15 answers

I have 6 children the youngest being a year and I am breastfeeding her as well. I'm sure you know after so many children, the breasts just end up...

600cc Breast Implants to Achieve D Cup Too Large? 14 answers

I am going in for my breast implants in a week, and I'm having second thoughts about the size. I am 25 years old, I have one child, and I don't have...

Breast Implant Options for Saggy Breasts Without Breast Lift? 14 answers

Hello, I'm considering Breast Implants without doing a Breast Lift. And wanted to know the alternatives/options for women with saggy breast that wish...

Options for Reducing Breast Implant Size? 14 answers

I had a breast lift and breast augmentation w/ 375cc implants. I was originally a saggy B but now (7 days post-op) I am mortified at how big they look...

Is Brava Breast Enhancement System a Scam? 13 answers

I am wondering about this alternative to breast implants called brava. Their web site says that it works by creating tension on the breast to get more...

What Are Symptoms of Silicone Poisoning from Breast Implants? 13 answers

I got silicone breast implants over a decade ago, and I have recently become very sick.  The only doctor I've seen so far took a blood sample and...

Full C Cup Breast Implants Too Large for Petite Frame? 13 answers

I'm considering having breast augmentation. I'm trying to determine the size. I was a full B cup, but since having my son, have actually lost...

Saline Breast Implants - Palpable Nodule on Breast Normal 9 Weeks Post-op? 13 answers

I'm 9 weeks post-op after my saline breast implants. I noticed a nodule like projection on the lower pole of one breast which felt exactly like...

Cup Size After 500-550cc Breast Implants? 13 answers

I am scheduled to have breast augmentation surgery in a couple of weeks. I'm 6'0 tall and 128 lbs, and I wear an A/B cup. I'm hoping to be...

Breast Implant Exchange - Replacing Cohesive Gel Anatomical with Moderate Round Silicone 13 answers

I currently have the Natrelle style 410 cohesive gel, form stable implants. They are 280 grams, have a diameter of 12cm, and a projection of 4.4cms. ...

One Breast Implant Taking Longer to Drop 12 answers

I am three weeks and 2 days post op under muscle Mentor smooth round moderate profile saline implants of 225 cc filled to 250 cc. I was a full 34B but...

Singulair for Capsular Contracture Prevention? 12 answers

I had Breast Augmentation on Feb. 13 and and took 17 days off of work and have had strap for 10 days (since I went back to work). Still, the right...

Will my Asymmetric Breasts from Breast Implants Even out Eventually? 12 answers

I recently had silicone breast implants about 7 weeks ago. I have the left breast which is fuller more side cleavage and the nipple is higher than on...

Best Breast Implants for Saggy Breasts? 12 answers

I have had 3 pregnancies, and lost significant volume in my breast. I would like a life and Breast augmentation. Is there a preference in Breast...

Natural Look for Uneven Breasts - Type of Surgery? 11 answers

What surgery would you suggest for me? I clearly have asymmetric breasts and I would like to know what surgery you would advise? I have realistic...

Uneven Results from Breast Implants 11 answers

I am a week out of breast augmentation. I received 250cc saline smooth implants under the muscle. And ever since day two, I’ve noticed the left...

How Can You Tell if Your Breast Implants Bottom Out? 11 answers

Dear Doctors, I've had a slight concern about my nipple and whether it sits slightly high on my breast mound. It has been 6 months post op. I'd like...

Which Breast Implants Result in Natural Slope and Cleavage? 11 answers

My wife is going to get Breast Augmentation in 3 months. She's 130 lbs, 5'4", 34A (breast fed 2 children), breast width was narrow,...

Running After Breast Implants? 10 answers

After having Breast implants, will I be able to go running without affecting the implants?

Will HP Breast Implants Help with Pigeon Chest? 10 answers

During a consultation, I was told I have Pectus Carinatum (pigeon chest). Presently, I am 34C, and considering breast augmentation (I had a breast...

Possible to Get Round Breasts with Implants if Have Tuberous Breasts to Begin With? 9 answers

I'm planning on a BA, and although I have several consultations scheduled they aren't for a while and I've started to worry that my goals...

Signs of Leaking Breast Implants 9 answers

I've had my breast implants for about 4 years.  When I lie down my implants sometimes feel like a misshapen, hard lump.  I can also feel the...

Round Moderate Vs High Profile Implants 9 answers

I am an extremely small chested athletic type person getting a breast augmentation. I was told by my plastic surgeon that high profile would be the...

Fix Tubular Breasts Without Implants? 9 answers

I have tubular breasts and i want to get them fixed. is there any possibility to fix this without a implant.

Sports Bra and Tighter Bra After Breast Implants? 8 answers

I'm post-op breast augmentation from a 34AA to full C (400cc). I want to know how long do you wear a sports bra and would a tighter one be best...

Will Breasts Look Larger As Breast Implants Drop? 8 answers

I had a full Breast lift and Breast implant surgery 4 days ago. I requested to go to a full C or small D. My results have been great. My nipples are...

Are 450cc and 500cc Implants Too Big for D Cup Breasts? 8 answers

I am a 34 yr. old woman, 155 lbs, medium frame, and my current bra size is 36D. I am undecisive about selecting a 400ccL/450ccR or a 450ccL/500ccR. I...

How Early Can Capsular Contraction Start and What Are the Symptoms? 8 answers

I just had a breast augmentation with a crescent lift 10 days ago. My left breast has already settled in nicely, but my right breast still sits high...

Where Can I Get Stem Cell Breast Implants? 7 answers

I would like stem cell breast augmentation for the natural beauty of slightly enhanced breasts.

Will 550-650cc Breast Implants Give Me Porn Star Boobs? 7 answers

I went to a consultation with a plastic surgeon. We tried on many breast implants and decided on two sizes, 550 cc and 650 cc in the other. I am a...

Gummy Bear Breast Implants Cost? 7 answers

How much is the Gummy bear breast implants surgery? I want to get breast implants and I am very interested in the gummy bear implants but cant find...

Will 450 Cc's Silicone Implants Make a B Cup to a D Cup? 6 answers

I am 135 lbs, 5'7" tall. I was told that 450cc's in each breast will bring me from a B to a D. Is this correct?
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