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Areola Incision + Breast Implants

Will my Nipple Grow Back Out?

I got submuscular implants by circumareolar mastopexy two months ago. My left areola had a scab over it after the surgery. Now the scab has finally...

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Was Dead Set on Silicone Implants, Now my Head is Spinning! What Do You Recommend? (photo)

I had originally requested saline implants (reason: smaller scar). After much research & discussion with my husband & Dr at the 2nd appt I...

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Loss of Feeling 13 Years After Breast Implants? (photo)

13 years ago I had a breast augmentation. 350 cc's, under the muscle and through the areola. Following surgery, I had total loss of sensation in both...

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Implants with No Lift...? (photo)

I am scheduled to have a BA on October 24th & have chosen 375cc Saline filled to 410 on one side and more on the right, under the muscle, nipple...

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Can I Get Silicone Implants Placed Under the Muscle Via Areola Incision?

I am considering getting implants next month. I want my implants to look as natural as possible. I am currently a 34 small B cup. I have a good amount...

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Judging from These 6wks Post Op, Will I Need a Revision? (photo)

I had a breast augmentation revision and it's been 6 weeks post op. The left one feels tighter than the right and I am worried I developed capsular...

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I Got Breast Augmentation About 3 Weeks Ago. Fear of Infection?

My left breast seems to be healing quite well but my right one, not so much. The incision was through the nipple and its still bleeding and there's...

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Breast Implants Too Low?

I had my BA 2.5wks ago (5ft 5in, 130lb, 300cc, round, smooth silicone, submuscular placement, areola incision) & I like them where they are now...

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Big or Small Boobs? Had Implants For 26 Years, Are Leaking and Need Replacement?

I have had implants for 26 years, i never had large implants, just implants to look natural as i never developed as a teenager But have been told that...

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Replace Implants After Silicone Leakage?

My wife had breast augmentation done in Costa Rica seven years ago. Her doctor in CR (she is Costa Rican) offered to do a replacement, but has stated...

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