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Moderate Plus Vs High Profile Silicone Gel Implants?

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...

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

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...

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Are High Profile Implants Recommended for Patient with Wide Chest?

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...

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Breast Implant Options for Saggy Breasts Without Breast Lift?

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...

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

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...

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How Can You Tell if Your Breast Implants Bottom Out?

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...

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Best Breast Implants for Saggy Breasts?

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...

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Tear Drop Vs Round Breast Implants for Petite Build?

Hi! I'm a 19 year old girl who is petite build, short about 150cm (4'9"), breast size about an A cup and is going to get Breast implants...

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Fix Tubular Breasts Without Implants?

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

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Will HP Breast Implants Help with Pigeon Chest?

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

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400cc Breast Implants with Lift to Achieve Full C-D Range?

I am 34 years old, 5'5" tall at 128lbs, with 36B breast size. I would like a full C-D range post breast lift and breast augmentation. It is...

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Want to Downsize Implants - 375cc Mod Plus Implants

I had breast augmentation 6 months ago and felt my breasts were too big then and the feeling still lingers. I had 375cc Moderate Plus silicone...

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650cc Breast Implants to Get C or D Cups?

I am 5'7" and 165 pounds (I have a large frame and have always been heavier than I look - currently I fit in size 10 pants). My breast size is...

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Bottoming out of Breast Implants the Fault of Surgeon?

I think my right breast implant has bottomed out. I noticed the difference within a month of the original surgery. When I lay on my back the right...

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Are 500 Cc Breast Implants Too Big?

I am 5'4 and 145 pounds. I am 125 cc in breast size. I wear an A size cup bra. I am considering to have 500 cc to 510 cc breast implants. I want a...

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Is 350 Cc to 375cc Breast Implants Right for C Cup Result?

I am 32 years old, 5'4", and about 125 lbs. I used to be a full C until I lost weight. Now I am probably a B cup. I am considering the memory gel...

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Breast Explant and Reimplant Under or over Muscle?

24 years no scar tissue problems, currently placed on top of muscle. Both silicone implants are ruptured. I have very little breast tissue of my own....

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Silicone Vs. Saline - Which Breast Implant is Safer?

Which type of breast implants are safer - silicone or saline?

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Breast Implants to Minimize Gap Between Breasts on a Wide Chest?

I have a pretty wide BWD (about 16-18 cm as far as I have measured) and am shooting for a natural 36C-D look, I am currently a small 36B with a fair...

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Can 550cc High Profile Breast Implants Look Natural?

I am 5'5" 130 lbs with 33" ribcage, 38C(low c) with 14.6cm breasts. I am soon to replace my current 350cc breast implants. I've had 2...

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Wait for Revision Surgery for Second Capsular Contracture?

Should I wait a couple more months to decide to get revision surgery for my capsular contracture for the second time? I had my first breast...

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Does Wearing a Bra Protect Breast Implants from Bottoming Out?

Do you have to wear a bra after breast augmentation for a certain period of time? Does it help keep your implants from bottoming out?

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Breast Implants to Lift Slightly Sagging Breasts?

Will breast implants improve my slightly sagging breasts without a lift or will I need a lift as well? My chest lacks volume (I have lost alot of...

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Is It Safe to Exercise Chest Muscles After Breast Implants?

What happens to Breast Implants if I work out my pectoral muscles; ie, push ups? Are there different exercises I can do? Are pull ups ok?

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Natural Look with 280-300cc Silicone Breast Implants?

I am considering getting Breast Augmentation surgery and although I am small, I prefer subglandular placement because I am an athelete and a dancer. I...

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What is Causing the Indent in my Right Breast?

When I push my breast together using my arms why is there an indent? I got my BA 7 weeks ago and my right breast is much lower than my left, and when...

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Will High Profile Breast Implants Result in Cone Shaped Breasts?

I have 1 week till surgery. Can high profile Breast implants make your breast cone shaped?I'm 140 lbs and 5ft 5in with a chest about 35in around. My...

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State with Cheapest Breast Implant Cost?

I need to take out my 10 year old breast implants and want to replace them. I heard that it's cheaper in Alabama. Where is the LEAST amount to pay for...

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Will 400cc HP Breast Implants Look Fine on Small Frame?

I am 4'11" and 100 lbs. I am now a 32 B. I am considering 400cc with silicone high profile breast implants. Do you think that will be okay on my...

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Sharp Pain 10 Years After Saline Breast Implants

I had Saline breast implants 10 years ago. They are under my muscle and have been very happy with the results. One week ago, I began noticing a sharp...

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Silicone Gel Implants for Women Below 22 Years Old?

Okay, so I went to my consultation about a week ago with a plastic surgeon in Chicago IL. I was always told that you need to be 22 to get silicon gel...

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Pain and Itching from Saline Breast Implants

Hi, I have had a number of problems with my left breast over the past year. I have 8 year old saline filled implants. I started developing a lot of...

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200cc Silicone Breast Implants for Petite but Muscular Frame?

I'm only 5' 1", I do body-figure competitions so I'm fairly lean but muscular. I wear a 32A bra which I don't even fill! My doctor only wants to...

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Ultra High Profile Breast Implants for Tall Women?

I went for my sizing yesterday and explained I did not want to go big and fake. I was told I have good breast tissue and with my height of 5'9"...

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Are Allergan CUI Silicone Breast Implants Safe?

Are they more liquid than cohesive gel or are they a type of cohesive gel? Are they an economy brand?

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Can 300cc-3500cc Breast Implants Increase Size from 34A to C?

I am 25 years with no kids, 5'7" tall at 135 lbs. I am considering having breast augmentation. I am currently a 34A and would like to be a full...

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Puckering from Lift?

I'm one month post from my breast implants 450cc smooth silicone gel, and donut lift. I got my half of my stitches out and i got the rest of the...

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Approximate Cup Size for 339cc Breast Implants on B Cups?

I am 5'5", 118 pounds, 32b cup. I'm considering 339cc or 371cc Allergan Mid profile smooth round Breast implants, and I will be going under the...

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How Long Does It Take for Breasts to "Drop" After an Implant Replacement?

I am planning on implant replacments from saline to silicone. My implants are submuscular. I am hoping for a slight increase in size (say half a cup...

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Possible to Switch from High Profile to Moderate or Moderate Plus?

I am a thin, petite woman with very little soft tissue coverage. I recently had BA with 350cc Mentor high profile silicone implants placed under the...

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Does Post-op Fat Necrosis of Breast Tissue Usually Resolve?

I am three months post-op from anchor lift/implants. I had a negative mammogram one month prior to surgery. I now have two areas of probable fat...

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Breast Implant Size and Placement for Slim, Sporty Woman?

I am a 34 AA, slim, 42-year-old who is very sporty. My ribcage under my breast is 30 inches. I am having breast implants and don't want to have large...

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Will 425cc Breast Implants Give Full C Cup?

I am 5'6.5", 34 A-B, breast diameter of 14 and I weigh 140 lbs, fat mostly concentrated on my butt and thighs. I was wondering if 425 cc breast...

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Do Breast Implants Cause Cancer?

Will breast implants cause breast cancer? I am planning to go for breast implants. After breast feeding, my breast is flat. However, I am concerned...

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Are 500cc Silicone Implants Too Big for a 6'0" Patient?

Hi! I am 6'0 tall and about 150 lbs. I have an appointment for a Breast Lift and Breast augmentation. My doctor recommended a 500cc Silicone implant,...

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Does Wearing Breast Implant Strap Affect Final Results?

Can the breast implant strap cause implants to be too low? Almost 3 month ago I got breast implants and I was given a strap to use so the implants...

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Can I Get a Natural Breast Enhancement with Fat Injections?

I heard about a natural breast enhancement in Europe where they grow your own fat cells in a lab and enlarge your breasts with your own fat cells, for...

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Teardrop Breast Implants Above the Muscle for Slim Build?

I am booked in for Breast Augmentation in September. I am 5'4" and slim, weighing 53 kg, with small B cup. I also run about 4 miles per day. My...

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Naturally Looking Full C Cup with 400cc Silicone Breast Implants?

I am 5'5, 105 lbs, with 32A breasts and wanting a full C cup. I will be having 400CC silicone breast implants, Modplus. Would this give me natural look?

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Are 500cc Breast Implants Unsafe or Too Large for my Body?

Hello! I am 23, 5'8", 155lbs, & a 34B. I had my consultation today and the PS suggested I get 500cc implants. He suggested I get them...

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Lower Vs Higher Cc for High Profile Silicone Breast Implants?

I am a month away from getting a breast augmentation. I am 5'6 1/2", 112 lbs, 27" around my rib cage have an A cup and wish to have a C cup....

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How Bad Do Breast Implants Look After Having a Child?

I want breast implants now. I don't have kids yet but want kids. But someone told me the implants don't look as good after pregnancy. Is this true?...

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Breast Implants After Childbirth?

How long do I have to wait if I want to get Breast implants after childbirth?

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Likelihood That Right Breast Implant Will Drop?

What is the likelihood that my right breast implant will drop, and if so, when? I started massaging my right breast 3 weeks after my surgery, as per...

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375cc or 400cc Moderate Plus Breast Implants to Get C Cups?

I'm having surgery on the 19th of February. I have seen my PS twice about size. I'm 5'5", 115lbs. My BWD is 12.5 on one side and 12.9 on the...

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Increasing Breast Implant Size to Achieve Body Balance?

I am 5' 105lbs 27" ribcage and was a small A cup. My doctor recommended 250, 275, or 300ccs mod. I went with the 250 f/t 275 but I feel like my...

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Breast Implant Replacement or Lift After Capsular Contracture?

I am a 39 years old with 300 cc saline textured breast implants over the muscle for 15 years. Almost a year ago, I noticed hardness and discomfort on...

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Chances That Breast Implant Rejection Will Occur?

I have never been able to wear earrings (unless made of real gold/silver) due to my body rejecting them. I got my belly button pierced and my body...

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Breast Implant Replacement Cost?

How much does breast implant replacement cost as compared to the initial surgery?

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Saline Vs Silicone Breast Implants for a More Natural Look?

I'm getting Breast Augmentation in 2 months. I had originally decided on a 320cc silicone implant, but now feel safer going with saline.I contacted my...

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Breast Implants Bigger Than 300cc for a Small Frame?

I just went to a consultation for breast implants and was disappointed when the doctor told me the largest I can go for my small frame is 300 cc. I...

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Breast Implants for Little Breast Tissue and Thin Skin?

I have a very little breast tissue for Breast implants. My doctor recommended Saline implants because I have thin skin. However, all the articles I...

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High Profile Vs Moderate Plus Profile Breast Implants?

I have Saline 400 cc mentor 1600's now going to get Silicone either high or mod plus mentor) July 2nd. I am wondering if the high implants will give...

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Cohesive Round or Cohesive Teardrop Breast Implants?

I am aiming to obtain full nice round breasts with fullness in the upper poles but not that extreme that they will look not natural. I also would like...

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Cup Size After 425cc Silicone Breast Implants?

I'm 5'6" with a 34C breast cup. I want 425cc silcone breast implants. What cup size will I be afterwards?

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Breast Implants for Women with Naturally Large Breasts?

I have naturally large breasts (36C) but I am considering to get Breast Augmentation surgery. I like the look of Breast implants and especially...

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Breast Implant Movement and Air Bubble

It has now been two weeks since my breast augmenation and from the start I felt movement in my right breast when i move my right arm. Now it feels...

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Do Silicone and Saline Implants Weigh the Same?

I have Becker Breast implants that are not longer available in the US. They are two-layer implants. The inside layer is saline - outer layer is...

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Spreading Rash from Steri Strips After Breast Implants

I had breast implants almost 5 weeks ago and at 3 weeks, I started to get itchy and red around the steri strips. I had them removed a week later, and...

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Air Bubble in Breast Implant?

I have saline under the muscle implants. They are almost one month old. I have always had a small air bubble in the bottom side of one of them. It is...

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Under Vs over the Muscle Placement for Silicone Breast Implants?

I am getting 400cc moderate plus Mentor Silicone gel implants on Monday! And I still have to choose over or under the muscle. I am 5' tall and weigh...

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Are 300 Cc Silicone Breast Implants Too Big for Me?

Will getting 300 cc high profile mentor silicone breast implants be too big/fake looking on my body? The implants will be under the muscle. I am 5 ft....

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Choosing Breast Implant Profiles and Size for Deflated Breasts?

My breasts are deflated after nursing and I want to be informed for my consultations. I am 5'6", 150 lbs, have a 34-36 inch chest, roughly 13 BWD...

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Moving Silicone Breast Implants?

I can feel my Silicone Breast Implants move around a lot as I move. I'm post op of 2 years. They're under the muscle and they've been moving around a...

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Are my Breasts Considered "Tuberous"?

Are my breasts are considered "tuberous breasts"? This how my breasts developed as a teen. I'm now 20 years old and my breasts never been...

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32AA Plus 250cc Filled to 325cc Equals B or C Cup?

After consultation, my surgeon advised me that with 250cc hp implants filled to 325cc under the muscle would result in full b small c. I am currently...

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How Are Under Muscle Saline Breast Implants Different from Silicone?

I am looking into having breast implants very soon. I really would like to get silicone because of how much more natural they are, but I am only 19...

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Downsize Breast Implants Without Breast Lift?

I had a breast augmentation 7 months ago. I got high profile saline 690 cc. I'm 5'3", and I didn't want to go that big, but unfortunately, my...

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Can Breast Implants Look Supple and Not Stiff?

Can breast implants be supple and not stiff, like in the picture?

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Full, Round Breast Implants for a Petite Woman?

I just turned 18 and I want to get breast implants. I am a size 32 A and 5 feet tall. I am very petite and do not have a lot of breast tissue. What is...

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Breast Implant Type to Achieve Artificial Look?

I will be meeting with a plastic surgeon to discuss having a Breast Augmentation. I want to achieve a very artificial look so that people can tell...

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Breast Implant Placement to Correct Asymmetry and Sagging?

Over or under breast augmentation to correct asymmetry and sagging? Lift?

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Do Silicone Breast Implants Feel Heavier Than Saline Breast Implants?

I'm trying to decide between saline implants and silicone implants, but I've heard that even though silicone are supposed to look more natural, they...

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Surgeon in US Who Uses More Than 800cc Silicone Implants?

Is there a surgeon in the United States that can and will use a silicone breast implants larger than 800cc?

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Is 330cc Breast Implants Too Big for a Petite Frame?

I'm 5'0", 105lbs. Which size is right for me? I am having surgery on the 22nd of this month. I am currently a small A and want to go to a small C...

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Breast Implant Type and Size I Should I Get?

I recently had my consultation. I am getting breast implants in September. I opted for saline, however the silicone just felt much more believable and...

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Why Are Polyurethane-covered Silicone Implants Not Legal in USA?

My fiance's doctor recommended polyurethane-coated silicone gel breast implants as a way to reduce capsular contraction, but I see they are not...

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Will 250cc Breast Implants Be Significantly Different from 350cc?

I had 350cc's done about 3 years ago and have since had a baby. I hate the size of my breast. I feel they make me look fat. I want to have them...

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How Can I Get More Cleavage?

I am pretty comfortable with the size of my breasts, but I really wish they were fuller in the upper pole so I would have more cleavage. I wouldn't...

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Do Silicone Breast Implants Cause Autoimmune Disorders?

I would want to undergo a breast augmentation and the doctor wants to use silicon gel implants. I am a bit worried about the longevity of the implants...

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What's Better - over Muscle or Under Muscle Implants?

Should I get my implants over or under muscle? I am recieving conflicting opinions from plastic surgeons.

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High Profile 550cc Breast Implants for Athletic Build?

I initially wanted the natural look but now want the fake look. I presently have 350cc silicone mod plus breast implants with a lollipop breast lift...

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Opinion on Natrelle Breast Implants?

My breast augmentation is scheduled for September 3rd of this year. I know some doctors use one particular brand of breast implants or the other and...

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Are 275 Ml Breast Implants Too Small for C or D Cup?

I am getting saline breast implants and I am very worried about the size. My surgeon says that I have 250ml of my own breast now and I want to be a...

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Recovery and Pain to Expect During Breast Implant Replacement?

My Breast implants were done in the early 80's. I just found out that they are both ruptured. I am very concerned about the removal of the...

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Would 300cc Breast Implant Result in Natural Look?

I am getting high profile silicone breast implants. Will they look too big/fake on my body?The Breast implants will be over the muscle. I am 5 ft....

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Recommended Breast Implant Size to Get D Cup?

I am 5'1'' and about 98 lbs. I wear a 34B bra, and want to be a D cup. I have had one child so my breasts aren't as firm as they were before, but not...

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MP or HP Breast Implants for Less Rippling?

I am 5 foot 3 and 92 lbs. I currently have moderate plus smooth round gel implants but am now considering switching to high profile. Since I was...

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Surgery Needed to Correct Breast Implant Placement?

Should I have another surgery to correct the placement of my breast implants? I had a Breast augmentation 3 years ago and they never quite settled...

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Appropriate Breast Implant Size for Tall Woman?

I'm having my surgery on the 1st February and I'm starting to get nervous that I've chosen the wrong size. I'm 5ft 11in, UK size 10 and 11st (154...

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Rules for Matching Breast Implant Diameter to BWD?

How closely do you try to match the diameter of the implant to measured BWD (Breast Width Diameter)? Within .5cm? 1.0cm? Do you ever go over, and if...

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Safe Limits Regarding General Anesthesia for Multiple Procedures?

I am considering getting a MACS lift with Pixel and Erbium laser for acne scars as well as Breast Augmentation on the same day. I wanted to get...

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How to Prevent Breast Implants from Bottoming Out?

Is there any way to prevent a breast implant from bottoming out? Will I have to worry about this the rest of my life? Will I not be able to wear thin...

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Ideal Silicone Implant Cc for Small C Size?

I am currently sized AA or AAA. I would like to be a 34 full B or small C cup.The breast implants. I am getting Natrelle silicone and will be placed...

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Round Profile Breast Implants for Patient with Prominent Chest?

I am a 75A wishing for a 75C. I also have a very prominent chest wall – bony and the 2nd bones after the ones sloping outwards. I have been to 3...

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Breast Implants for Patient with Dense Breasts and Fibroid Cysts?

Should someone with a strong family history of breast cancer not consider Breast implants? I have dense breasts, many fibroid cysts and my mother...

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Is 750cc Enough for Breast Implants Without a Lift?

Hi, I'm 5'4", 127 lbs, and a 36D. I have one child, so I have sagging in my breasts. I'm getting Breast implants without a Breast Lift...

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Breast Implant for Uneven and Saggy Breasts?

I am almost 59 years old, 5'7", weight 140. Fairly good figure, just saggy, with small, uneven breasts. I would like to look good naked!...

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Mini Lift with Breast Implant Downsize to Correct Sag?

I had 350 cc breast implants about 3 years ago. Always felt they were too large. I have since had a baby and now I really hate them. They are too...

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Lump and Dent Signs of Leaking Breast Implants?

I had Breast Augmentation done in 04. I wanted silicone under the muscle to correct sagging & rippling from previous above the muscle saline 350cc...

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Cup Size Equivalent of 340cc Silicone High Profile Breast Implants?

I am getting Allergan 340cc Silicone Breast implants (High Profile) in a few weeks. I wanted to know if that is a D cup or a Full C?Also what would be...

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What Would Cause Breast Implant Rupture?

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Different-sized Moderate Plus Implants for Slightly Asymmetrical Breasts?

I am planning on getting silicone breast implants. I've been told my breast measurements are 19 and 19.5, and I guess this means they are slightly...

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Is Above Muscle Breast Implant Placement the Best Approach?

I am 37 years old and have nursed my 3 children. I used to be a C cup, but now my breast are just "empty" and saggy. My surgeon says I am...

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Best Placement and Profile for Allergan Inspira Breast Implants?

I had McGhan Style 410 breast implants, 240cc. They took me from AA cup to B cup and I'm very unhappy. A breast augmentation redo is planned with...

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Breast Implants Concerns for Tubular Breasts

I am a 20-year-old woman with "tubular" breasts and implants seem to be the only way to correct this deformity. I am comfortable having the...

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Low Profile Vs Moderate Profile for Breast Implants?

I am getting a breast augmentation on July 17. I am extremely nervous about how my final results. I am a 32A right now, and I only want to end up a B...

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How to Get More Projection from Breast Implants?

How can I get more projection with breast implants? I currently have 500 cc gel silicone high profile implant, but didnt exactly achieve my goal for...

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How Can I Tell if my Breast Tissue is Torn?

I had implants placed above the muscle. 1 hour after I woke up, I got out of bed and felt a PAINFUL rip in my upper/inner cleavage in my right boob....

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Can Behind the Muscle Implants Help Lift Breasts?

I am 47 years old. I am currently a 34D size. My nipples are not completely displaced downward, only slightly. Can breast augmentation behind the...

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How Smaller Will Breast Implants Be Once Under the Muscle?

I am having breast augmentation surgery next week. I'm 5'3, 135 pounds, currently a 36B and wanting a full C. I chose silicone implants and 480CC. I'm...

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500 or 400 Cc Silicone Moderate Plus Breast Implants...

I need some expert advice. I'm interested in breast augmentation. But am not sure on the size. I had a consultation with a ps a month ago and he...

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Wait to Have More Kids Before Getting Breast Implants?

I just had a baby a few months ago and after breastfeeding, my breasts are saggy and not as full as they used to be. I have always considered getting...

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Silicone Gel Implants Natural Size?

5'9, 130 lbs, 25 year old, currently 34B. I don't have any kids, so sagging is minimal and I have asked my doctor to make me a full C, small D NATURAL...

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Are High Profile Breast Implants Advisable for my Build?

I am 5'11, have a 37 in ribcage, B-cup size, and weigh 175 lbs. I was recommended a 550cc High Profile silicone breast implants but I wonder if going...

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Moderate or Moderate Profile Plus Breast Implants?

My wife is having breast augmentation in December. She's torn about implant size; either 175cc Mentor Silicone Moderate profiles or 200-225cc Moderate...

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Why Do Doctors Suggest Silicone Implants More Than Saline?

Is there a reason why every plastic surgeon I visit would suggest to me to get Silicone breast implants? Is it safer than Saline? And also how soon do...

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Permanent Sutures for Breast Implants Pushed out to the Side?

I've had 350cc saline implants under the muscle for 2 years now, and have bottoming out. I'm muscular with little body fat, 5'2", 104 lbs. My...

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How Painful Can Breast Lift with Implant Be?

I'm 37 years old. After having baby, I have ended up with loss of volume and loose skin on my breast and flat look. I'm disappointed with my looks...

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Breast Implants Perfectly in Place Just a Week After Surgery?

Is it possible for my Breast implants to not be sitting very high only one week after surgery, and for that not to be the result of a problem? They...

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How Long Before Infected Breast Implants Are Removed?

Do you have to wait for infected breast implants be removed or replaced?

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Does Breast Implant Replacement Necessarily Have to Be Bigger?

I'm standing 5'3" tall and weighing 112lbs. I had 230cc hydrogel breast implants 10 years ago in front of the muscle. I went from an AA cup...

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How Old is Too Old for Breast Implants?

I am 57 yrs old, good health, physically fit. I work out and walk. I have always had small breasts. Am I too old?

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Look Normal After Breast Implant Removal?

Can I look normal after removing large breast implants and how much is the cost? I had breast augmentation in 2005 and the 450cc implants were place...

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How to Achieve Medium C Breasts on Petite Frame?

There have been various Q&A's on this, but would like an opinion pertaining to me personally. I'm petite, 5'2 107lbs, small B (lost volume on top...

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Any Idea on How Much Cc of Breast Implant is Appropriate for Me?

I am 5'5" and 145 lbs. I have one child. I would really like to be nice D Cup. I am curently a full B Cup. I am getting saline. But I'm just not...

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Is There a Big Difference Between 400cc and 450cc Silicone?

My doctor is suggesting 450cc moderate plus profile silicone implants for me and I am worried it may be too big for me. I am 5'2", approximately...

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Upgrading from 325cc to 400-450cc Breast Implants?

After a deflation, I have decided to up grade to the mentor moderate profile plus implant. To get the same diameter, 13cm I must go from 325cc in the...

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Will Breast Implants Even out Different-sized Areolas?

I have one areola that is bigger than the other. Will this even out once I get breast implants?

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Replacing Breast Implants Using Same Breast Pocket?

My breast implants were too big so I had them removed and replaced with smaller implants placed in same breast pocket behind the pectoral muscle...

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Breast Implant Size to Achieve Full D Cup?

I'm having round smooth saline breast implants placed in 2 weeks and am confused on size. I am 5'4" 130 lbs and currently have 36 B breast. I...

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Replace Breast Implants Due to Corner Fold?

I have a fold in my left breast in the corner that I can feel. My doctor reassures me that this is alright and once the capsule regrows over the...

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Long Term Effects on Breast Implants After Tennis Games?

I was feeling very good 15 days after Breast augmentation, so I broke the rules and played a doubles game of tennis. Now I am sore and in pain. How...

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Can Breast Implants Be Positioned to Look Natural?

Hi I have a question, I am going to get breast implants done this December and I'm having a lot of trouble deciding whether I should go high profile...

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Biggest Breast Implants for 32 Inches of Ribcage?

I am 5'4" tall; weigh 120 lbs; 32" ribcage; slender frame. Bra Size 32 Full A. What is the biggest volume of CC that I can go with a...

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Which Breast Implants Are Most Likely to Last a Lifetime?

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Moderate Plus Profile Implants to Increase Breast Projection and Size?

I am 32 years old and have a 410 McGhan 240cc implants in situ, 11 base width. This increased me from 30A to 30D (I look like a 34B). I look quite...

6 doctor answers

Cellulitis After Breast Implant Replacement and Lift

I had breast implant replacement and breast lift done a week ago. I have cellulitis in the left breast. It is very painful red and swollen. I don't...

4 doctor answers

Allergan Style 410 Mentor CPG Release Update?

Any updates on the release of the Allergan style 410 Mentor CPG. I'm scheduled for a revision to my mastectomy in Oct, 2009 and would hate it if they...

7 doctor answers

Why Don't Surgeons Use Breast Implants Less Than 250cc?

Breast implants come in all sorts of sizes but in my experience I am noticing that surgeons generally don't like to use an implant that's smaller than...

20 doctor answers

Natural Looking Breast Implants with Transaxillary Incision?

I see many photos of underarm incision for breast implants, and the implant placement looks oddly high and often misplaced. Also, many surgeons won't...

11 doctor answers

How Can I Avoid Getting Over-filled or Fake-looking Breast Implants?

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How Much Does an MRI After Breast Implants Cost?

About how much does an MRI costs after you have your Breast implants? I'm considering having breast augmentation but I heard that MRI's are really...

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Can Silicone Breast Implants Correct Mild Ptosis?

Ihad one child and breast fed. My breasts seem to have mild ptosis. My nipples still point outward/upward and are above the inframammary fold--just...

9 doctor answers

Regretting Decision to Get Breast Implants

I am regretting my decision to get breast implants. I wish I had done a breast lift only and skipped the implant. I feel trapped in "them"...

9 doctor answers

Bigger Breast Implants for More Cleavage and Fullness at Top?

I am confused as to whether I should go from a 300 cc mod plus profile gel breast implant (which I have now) to a 375 cc high profile. I have a narrow...

7 doctor answers

Silicone Mentor 175cc Vs 410 McGhan Breast Implants?

What is the difference between this implant and the 410 McGhan Breast implant that is currently used by a surgeon in Los Angeles? Are the Mentors the...

5 doctor answers

Does the Breast Implant Pocket Shrink?

I had 425cc breast implants replaced with 300cc. Will the pocket made behind my pectoral muscle deacrese in size to accomodate new smaller implant? It...

11 doctor answers

Best Breast Implant Type and Placement to Avoid Rippling?

I am currently looking at two doctors for breast augmentation, both of which are very good. I am 5'2" 93 lbs. One doctor is very adamant about me...

12 doctor answers

Breast Implant Size and Skin Tightening After Downsizing Surgery?

I'm petite, 5'2" 103 lbs, and 34 B entire life. I had surgery in Feb 2009 to get back the volume I lost. My breast implants are 350cc mentor mod...

10 doctor answers

Ultrasound for Ruptured Breast Implants?

I went to a private clinic to have my boobs done 2 years ago, but now I may have a ruptured breast implant. Am I in any danger? Should I have the NHS...

4 doctor answers

Breast Implants for Stretching out Tight Breast Skin?

There is some tightening of the skin on one of my breasts. It is not tuberous. Will this improve with breast augmentation? Will the skin eventually...

5 doctor answers

Can Saline Breast Implants Be Reduced and Reused?

I presently have large Breast implants 425ccs to be exact under the muscle. One has slipped from under the muscle and I have to get a third surgery. I...

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Will Augmented Breasts Change After Breast Feeding?

I am thinking about having my breasts augmented but I wanted to see what effect breast feeding will have on the appearance down the line.

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Will 250cc and 275cc Breast Implants Give Me Mid C Cup?

I am getting round and textured breast implants above the muscle. I have chosen 250cc L and 275cc R. I am currently a mid A cup and want to be a mid C...

11 doctor answers

Is 421 Cc Enough Achieve D Cup?

I am a 36 year old female and breast fed all three of my children. I am a small A cup and want to be at least a small D cup. Would 421 cc of silicone...

9 doctor answers

Best Placement and Type of Breast Implants for Athletic Patient?

I am 39, 130 lbs, no kids, with slight ptosis of breasts. I pole dance and am very athletic. I am interested in getting Breast implants but...

9 doctor answers

Where Will I Have Scars After Breast Enhancement Surgery?

I want breast implants, but I don't want obvious scars. Do I have a choice regarding where the incisions are made?

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Will Gel Breast Implants Push Inverted Nipples?

I've had inverted nipples forever, one of them is ok. The other is really inverted. I think Breast implants would help somewhat. What do you think?

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Maximum Cup Size Through Breast Implants?

I would like to have large< breast implants. How big can I go in terms of cup size if I am 30B?

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Capsular Contracture Correction and Radiation

What are my options to correct the capsular contracture and the chances of a good result? I've read that having had radiation, replacing, or removing...

3 doctor answers

Would 500cc Saline Breast Implants Look Okay?

I'm 5'7, 140lb, have a 29in rib cage, and am currently a small B cup. I am thinking of getting 500cc mod+ saline breast implants under the muscle. I...

6 doctor answers

Silicone Vs Saline Breast Implants?

In 20 days, I will be getting a breast lift with implants and I'm indecisive about the type of implant to use - Saline or Silicone?

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Common Bra Size After 335cc Breast Implants?

What bra size or size breast do people tend to end up with after having 335cc Breast implants? I was an A cup, and after having my two children, I...

3 doctor answers

Breast Surgeries to Correct Capsular Contracture?

I had Breast augmentation done 8 years ago. I think I need capsulectomy, Breast lift and another breast augmentation done. Am I correct? How can I...

11 doctor answers

How to Choose Breast Implant Profile?

Hi. I am getting a Breast Augmentation and I'm having the hardest time choosing Moderate Plus or Moderate. I am doing it under the muscle, and my...

15 doctor answers

Spiral Flap Vs. Breast Implants?

More magazine has an story: "New help for 'pancake' breasts, which states women with deflated breasts after pregnancy or weight losss can get an...

10 doctor answers

Replacing Breast Implants Every 10 Years?

Do I have to change breast implants every ten years, or can I go on with them for as long as I can until something happens to them? Is it preferable...

4 doctor answers

Which Breast Implant Placement is Least Likely to Cause Sagging?

Which of the following method is less likely to cause sagging of the breast implants, above the muscle or behind the muscle?

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Uncomfortably Weird Feeling 6 Years After Saline Implants

I have Saline breast implants placed under the muscle. They are about 6 years old now. Once in a while throughout the years, I would bend down or do...

2 doctor answers

How and when Does Capsular Contracture Happen?

I have breast implants and my right breast keeps getting Capsular Contracture. How and when does this happen?

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Asymmetrical Breasts - Will 300/350cc Implants Even Me Out?

Seen 3 different surgeons. I am asymetrical and i want to be evened out - would love for both breasts to fit in same bra. I am 32d/dd, 5 ft 11. Would...

4 doctor answers

Can Breast Implants Cause a Muscle Tear?

I just had under the muscle silicone 325cc's implants about 2 weeks ago. My left breast has always been more sore, swollen, and somewhat painful....

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How Much Do Full B Cup Breast Implants Cost?

I am considering having breast implants.

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Breast Implant Size for Skinny or Small Framed Patients?

Hi all Professional Surgeons there, I'm a 32A now, but thinking of going for 200cc or 225cc breast implants. Standing at 1.7 meters and weighing only...

6 doctor answers

Will my Breast Implants Hold Up While Rock Climbing?

There will be situations when I am lodged between two rocks I don't want them to pop. I'm 21 and 5'4" and athletic.

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Different Breast Implant Sizes for Slightly Asymmetrical Breasts?

One of my breasts is A cup and the other is AA. When I breastfed, my A cup breast was a lot bigger than my AA cup breast (the larger one was probably...

14 doctor answers

Natural Look and Feel Breast Implants for Deflated Breasts?

I've been considering breast implants since I had my son and I went from a small B to a DD while I was nursing. I have a very "deflated"...

10 doctor answers

Silicone Breast Implant Size for Petite Frame?

I am 5'1, 109 lbs, and I have a petite frame. What size of silicone breast implants is best for me?

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More Proportional Feminine Look Through Breast Implants?

I am a large framed person at 5'6" and 190 pounds. I am healthy and well-proportioned, except I have broad shoulders and my legs and arms are...

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Infection or Normal Pain After Breast Implant and Lift?

I am 3 weeks post op from a Breast Lift & Breast Implant. 1st week was the most painful thing of my life but after week 2, I started to feel a lot...

5 doctor answers

Breast Implants Size for 12cm BWD?

Hi, first, thanks to the doctors here who take time to answer questions. I'm considering breast augmentation and still doing my research. I'm...

12 doctor answers

Difference Between Anatomicals and Full Projection Round Breast Implants?

I have McGhann subpec 410s anatomicals (mod proj) 240ccs, 11cm base, from 32AA to 32C, max size surgeon could insert due to BWD. I like the shape of...

7 doctor answers

Saline Breast Implant Size for a Full D Cup?

My base breast diameter is 16 cm and I presently wear a 38C or D depending on the bra. I wish to be a full D after surgery. What diameter size and...

8 doctor answers

Sloshing Sound in Right Breast Implant

I have silicone breast implants which are one year old. Twice, I have visited sea level and returned to my home which is at a high altitude. Both...

2 doctor answers

Breast Size Recommendation for Average Frame?

I am going to get a breast consult this week and am stressing about what size to get. I know I want a full C or small D. I am 5'5" 120lbs and a 32A...

12 doctor answers

Minimal Chance of Rippling with Small Saline Breast Implants?

I'm 24 and going to be getting a periareolar breast lift with breast implants. I'm happy with my size and wouldn't even mind being a little bit...

15 doctor answers

Is a 40cc-difference in Breast Implants Size Large?

I recently got Breast implants and I think that they're too big. I've been beating myself up about it because I was originally going to get 320 cc's,...

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Regular Silicone Gel Vs Gummy Bear Breast Implants?

Is there any reason for some patient to recommend the regular silicone gel implants over the more cohesive gummy bear implants (Mentor CPG for ex)?...

7 doctor answers

Are Silicone Breast Implants Legal for a 21 Year Old?

I am 21 years old and I previously asked a question about where I could go to get Silicone Breast Implants. Some doctors told me that it is illegal in...

7 doctor answers

Chronic Headache and Fatigue After Breast Implants

Since December 2008, I've been sick and have chronic fatigue. I'd never been sick before in my life so I'm wondering, could it be because of my breast...

3 doctor answers

Breast Implants Safe While on Coumadin?

Is having breast Implants while on Coumadin a bad idea, or is it possible? I am on Coumadin and have to take it for the rest of my life. I am a...

9 doctor answers

High Profile Implants for Droopy Breasts?

I am 115 lbs and 31" chest. I am a somewhat droopy B cup. Nipples do not point downward. I lost a significant amount of weight and lost breast...

7 doctor answers

Bigger Breast Implant Replacement After Ruptured Old Ones?

I am 5'7" weigh 135 lbs. I just had my Breast implant ruptured I am now doing silicone vs the saline. I had 380cc in my previous augmentation. My...

10 doctor answers

Do Risks of Breast Implant Rejection and Infection Increase with Age?

I'm 37 years old. I'm thinking of having a procedure, Breast Implant with Breast Lift. I'm worried if I would get infection or rejection of implant...

15 doctor answers

Transaxillary Incision for Silicone Breast Implants?

I want cohesive gel silicone breast implants. I am 12 or 13 inches in diameter and would much rather prefer moderate profile (for full A or small...

4 doctor answers

800cc Breast Implants with Breast Lift for Patient with Slight Ptosis?

I am getting 800cc Breast implants. I have some ptosis, Grade I or II. Is it possible to get Breast augmentation then Breast lift (if needed)....

12 doctor answers

Should my Chest Hurt from Having Breast Implants After 10 Years?

Back in 2000 I got breast implants due to tubular breast deformity which was severe. I was 20 and now I'm 30 and still have them in me. I never...

5 doctor answers

Smallest Breast Implant Dimension for 13-centimeter BWD?

I have a BWD of 13cm and I lack upper pole fullness. I don't want to go up a cup size (34B) but rather, fill out the deflation in the upper region....

7 doctor answers

Will Breasts Sag with Pregnancy After Implants?

I have a 6-year-old child and I got breast implants after she was born, after my breasts were already deformed. I am now wondering, now that I am...

3 doctor answers

Does Having Breast Implants Affect Health Coverage?

Is it true that women with Breast implants may have a problem getting health coverage?

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Will 400cc Breast Implants Get Me from an A Cup to a Small D Cup?

I am 5'4 100lbs with a 32 in band, left breast 10.2, right 10.4 and I want high profile silicone under the muscle implants. I am currently an A and...

4 doctor answers

Liposuction or Mini Tummy Tuck for Sagging Upper Abdomen?

My wife is scheduled for breast augmentation within the next few months. she also has some left over skin from giving birth to my three lovely...

12 doctor answers

Silicone Breast Implant Size and Projection Advice?

I really need help. I am 5'5" 110, with 13 bwd 30 chest. I don't know which breast implants I should get from the following:500cc hp 13.0 by...

14 doctor answers

Opinion on Silicone Breast Implant Size?

Iam booked in to have 300cc high profile silicone breast implants above the muscle on Thursday. I am 5"4' and weigh 52 kg at my ideal weight....

14 doctor answers

MRI Screening for Silicone Breast Implants?

Do silicone breast implants need MRI screening every 2 to 3 years?

13 doctor answers

What to Do About Too Big Breast Implants?

I had breast implants put in three months ago. They are 450 cc silicone gel implants. I am 5'4 and weighing 115 lbs. I asked for full C or small D,...

6 doctor answers

Are 360cc's the Highest Saline Breast Implant Available?

I was inquiring about Saline Breast Implants. Is 360cc's the highest you can have? I'm looking to have a revison because of one side of my implant is...

11 doctor answers

Will Replacing Breast Implant Cure Capsular Contracture?

If I have the left Breast implant removed for a couple of months, then have it placed back, would that treat the capsular contracture condition?

3 doctor answers

Larger Breast Implant to Create Upper Pole Fullness and Cleavage?

The doctor said that my tissue and skin are the culprits, not able to hold the implants up. I am 128 lbs. 5'4 and before surgery between B and C cup.

12 doctor answers

Can Silicone from Breast Implants Melt Inside the Body?

I'm having a Breast Lift with silicone gel Breast implants and am curious about it. They say gummy bear implants don't leak when punctured, but in...

8 doctor answers

Silicone Breast Implants to Get More Upper Pole Volume?

After spending months and months doing research and getting opinions and a few consultations, I have decided that I'll need to get breast implants...

8 doctor answers

Are 550cc Breast Implants Too Big?

I am 5'5" at 105 lbs 30" across chest. I have 350cc Silicone Breast Implants under the muscle, 18 yr old Dow corning implants needing...

4 doctor answers

Breast Implants Removed Due to Staph Infection, Unsure About Next Steps?

Both breasts implants were removed due to staph infection. Now I'm thinking about having them put back in except my doctor won't check to make...

3 doctor answers

Increasing Breast Implants 2 Months After First Augmentation?

I had an initial Breast Augmentation 2 months ago and am not satisfied with the size. If I opt to have another surgery to exchange the implants for a...

13 doctor answers

Will Skin Look Too Stretched After Downsizing Breast Implants?

I had implant silicone mentor 350 cc HP breast implants in February of this year. It is too big for my lifestyle and frame (5'3 114 lbs). I am...

2 doctor answers

Is 280ml Breast Implant Size Too Big for Me?

I'm 102.3lbs, 5'2'' (46kg, 160cm), Asian body, thin, breast size is 75cm, distance from shoulder to nipple: right 16cm & Left 17cm, between 2...

5 doctor answers

Reduce Saline Breast Implant Volume Without Surgery?

Is it possible to reduce approximately 70 cc from saline breast implants without having surgery (for example, with a very small needle)? Would it...

10 doctor answers

What Breast Implant Size Would You Suggest for Me?

I am 5'6" tall about 144lbs, and trying to lose ten pounds before surgery. I wear a 36A. I thought 600cc was okay, but I just don't want to end...

15 doctor answers

Reposition Breast Implants for Cleavage and Upper Fullness?

Can my breast implants be moved from their current location to closer to the middle of my breasts to create more cleavage and upper fullness? Should...

9 doctor answers

Electrocautery Dissection and Blunt Dissection for Breast Implants

What percentage of doctors use electocautery dissection and blunt dissection for breast implants? How much is the pain reduced using electrocautery...

11 doctor answers

Swelling and Fluid Build-up After Breast Implant Removal

I had radiation treatment on my left breast in 2000. I had the breast implant removed on March 31st. I am having a real problem with fluid build up....

2 doctor answers

I Think I Have Bottomed out a Little, Will my Breasts Continue to Drop?

I am almost positive that my breasts have begun to bottom out. Will they continue to drop or could they possibly stay how they are now? I don't...

9 doctor answers

Resuming Fitness Class After Breast Lift and Implant Replacement

I teach a Latin cardio fitness class. I am having a breast implants replacement (because of a leak) and a vertical breast lift. How long before I...

10 doctor answers

Larger Breast Implants for Better Cleavage?

I was a 34A and have a wider space between my breasts and I wanted more cleavage so I went with Saline implants hp460cc. At first I had wonderful high...

7 doctor answers

Can 340cc HP Breast Implants Result to D Cup?

I am currently a saggy, deflated 34B. The breast implants that have been recommended for me is a 340cc HP textured silicone breast implants. Can I...

8 doctor answers

Silicone Breast Implants for a 21 Year Old?

I am a 34/36 A right now and would like to be a full B cup. I am still unsure on whether to get saline or silicone breast implants. I am only 21...

9 doctor answers

Can 350cc Breast Implants Be Filled to 375cc?

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New Saline Breast Implants Shrinking?

I had 330cc implants place a week ago. I am only 5'5'' and 111 lbs. They seem to be shrinking already. They are saline and placed under the muscle....

14 doctor answers

Will Small Breast Implants Give Rock-in-a-sock Look?

I am 5'10" and weigh 145 lbs. I have an athletic build, and I'm not even an A cup. Before having kids, I was a slight B and very happy. I...

8 doctor answers

Breast Implant Sample

Where can I get a breast implant sample?

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Is Circumareolar Lift Necessary with Breast Implants to Increase Fullness?

I am having a hard time deciding if I need to have a circumareolar lift with Breast implants or the implants alone to increase the fullness of my...

12 doctor answers

What to Expect from Silicone Breast Implants?

Is Silicone implant surgery above the muscle safe? What should I expect?

12 doctor answers

Underwire Bra for 6 Weeks to Correct Dropped Implants?

I had breast implant TUBA procedure on June 10, 2009. Immediately after surgery (next day), my right breast looked like the implant had dropped (not a...

11 doctor answers

Silicone or Saline Implants Recommended for Plenty Breast Tissue?

I am pretty much a full 36C with some deflation from breastfeeding, but I have plenty of breast tissue. I am having a hard time choosing between...

13 doctor answers

Bottomed out Right Breast Implant?

I feel like my right breast implant has bottomed out. I am 2 weeks post op. It has been this was since day one. I was a 34B and went to a 34C with a...

4 doctor answers

More Reported Autoimmune Disease Symptoms with Saline Vs. Silicone?

All I see on the internet are thousands of horror stories about autoimmune nightmares after getting breast implants. Is there a difference between...

8 doctor answers

Bigger Breast Implants Required After Bottoming Out?

Do I have to go bigger in breast implant size after bottoming out becuase the breast pocket is too large?

8 doctor answers

Achieving Upper Pole Fullness Possible with Smaller Breast Implants?

I was told that in order to achieve upper pole fullness restoration I'd have to get breast implants with my breast lift. It was suggested that I get a...

11 doctor answers

Which Type of Breast Implants Give a Natural Look?

Hi, I am looking for some advice. I am currently a large A or small B cup but would like to go to a C. What type of breast implants will give me the...

13 doctor answers

Natural Saggy C Cup Breast Tissue "Removal" Prior to D Size Implants? Possible?

I have a natural 34C. My own breast is soft and very saggy with the nipple at the crease. My skin has lost much of it's elasticity. I would love...

17 doctor answers

Is a Violation of the Inframammary Fold (IMF) Considered Malpractice?

In November 2009, I decided to replace 15 year old saline implants after being told by a cosmetic surgeon that they were deflating. The doctor...

12 doctor answers

Is Hardness in One Breast a Sign of Capsular Contracture?

Do I have capsular contracture if after 11 days my right breast is harder than my left? I started doing arm exercises and stretching on day 7 and most...

2 doctor answers

Is Transaxillary Incision Possible with Silicone Gel Implants?

HI, I would like to get 250cc-300cc MAX moderate profile silicone cohesive gel implants under the muscle, but I would like them to be placed through...

5 doctor answers

Square Breast Bottom After Implants and Lift

Its been 5 weeks since my breast augmentation and lift, and my breasts are squared at the bottom. Will they round out? They are also very full (fat...

2 doctor answers

Proper Breast Implant Size for Thin Woman?

I'm thin but I want bigger breast. How big should I go? I'm the one in red.

8 doctor answers

Recurring Breast Implant Rejection?

I had Breast Implants 20 years ago and my body rejected them, they went hard like tennis balls and uncomfortable. I would like to try again but what...

5 doctor answers

New Inamed 410 Breast Implants More Advantageous?

Do the new form stable Inamed 410 breast implants provide a tangible health benefit over the current generation of silicone implants? Recommendations...

2 doctor answers

When Will the Style 410 Breast Implants Be Approved by the FDA?

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Breast Implants After Breast Reduction?

I am currently a small 34 D and have always liked the shape and firmness of my implants but I am afraid that if I get another implants with my already...

5 doctor answers

Breast Lift Without Replacing Old Implants?

In 1993, I had Breast Implants (making me a D cup). Now I'm 42, have had a child, breastfed, and when I take my bra off my breasts hang down almost...

16 doctor answers

Recommended Type of Breast Implant for Active Women?

What kind of Breast Implants would you use on a 5'9" 120lbs woman who works out everyday? I wear a 32A now and would like to go up a lot in size....

10 doctor answers

Sudatonic or Infrared Body Wrap After Breast Implants?

Is it safe to get a sudatonic/infrared body wrap with saline breast implants?

2 doctor answers

Breast Implants for C Cup Breasts After Reduction?

I am 5'2, 115 lbs, and 21 years old. I have huge 34DD breasts. I am very active and enjoy staying fit, although it's difficult for me to be able to...

14 doctor answers

Bra Size from Additional 120 Cc After Breast Implants?

I had breast implants. I was initially a 12B (small) and had 330cc implants, which took me to a 12D. I am considering having surgery again and have...

4 doctor answers

Breast Implants Placement and Likelihood of Capsular Contracture

Could you please rank the following (from highest to lowest) in terms of potential to get capsular contracture: subfascial cohesive silicone gel...

11 doctor answers

Hard, Circular Breasts - How to Avoid the Victoria Beckham/Tori Spelling Look

What gives breast that hard circular look? that is something that looks very unnatural to me and what i dont want. is it the placement or the surgeon...

11 doctor answers

How to Get Rid of Indentation Under Breast?

I wore an underwire bra before my 3 month period was up, and have a slight indentation underneath my breast. It sits above my breast augmentation...

4 doctor answers

Small D with 450 Cc Breast Implants?

I am 5'9" and 137 lbs, with athletic build. My plastic surgeon wants me to go with 510 cc breast implants. After doing research, I am beginning...

4 doctor answers

Options for Rippling and Firmness from Saline Implants?

I have under the muscle saline smooth implants that ripple and are too firm. Before this I had silicone implants above the muscle that ruptured. They...

17 doctor answers

Are Perouse Sillicone Gel Implants Good?

My sister had silicone gel breast implants few years ago, made by Perouse. They look really nice and natural. I want to have mine done, but just want...

4 doctor answers

Advice for Breast Implant Size After Capsulectomy?

I am 5'5", 108 lbs, 13.5 34A. I have silicone Dow Corning breast implants for the past 20 years. I am having capsulectomies on both. I have seen...

6 doctor answers

Is Transaxillary Incision Possible for Silicone Breast Implants?

I have consulted several surgeons regarding my Breast implants I plan to receive in November. I was told by 2 that complete submuscular placement can...

5 doctor answers

How to Avoid Breast Implants Looking Like Balls on Chest?

I am 5'1" 103 lbs. I am getting breast implants in 5 days. My surgeon has suggested 350 cc smooth, round, high profile silicone implants for my...

10 doctor answers

Why Do Breast Implants Bottom Out?

My left breast has bottomed out. I am 9 weeks post surgery. Is this my fault? Did my surgeon screw up? How/why do breast implants bottom out? Should I...

3 doctor answers

Saline Implants Look Smaller with Under the Muscle?

I heard that under the muscle saline implants tend to look smaller than the size you expect to get. So if I am getting a 500 cc, should I get at least...

3 doctor answers

Who Can Develop a Capsular Contracture?

I'm considering breast implants and breast lift. Who can develop this problem after breast augmentation procedure? I had my rhinoplasty done 4 months...

14 doctor answers

Shadow from Old Nipple Location Remains After Breast Lift with Implants?

I had a breast lift and implants (213 cc) implanted one and a half years ago and the scar runs around my nipple downward. As you can see, my nipple...

5 doctor answers

High Profile Breast Implant Size to Achieve D Cup?

I'm 5'0", 103 lbs, and currently a saggy/deflated 34 B. I'm looking into 380 cc or 420 cc breast implants and was hoping to achieve a...

8 doctor answers

Saline or Gummy Bear Silicone Breast Implants?

I went to doctor A who recommended the "gummy bear" silicone breast implants about 250cc). Doctor B, however, made me a little more nervous...

2 doctor answers

When Will Breast Implant Size and Placement Changes Be Noticeable?

I have breast implants over the muscle for 10 years and they need to be replaced due to excessive rippling. Now going behind the muscle, since they...

7 doctor answers

Considering Implants, but What if Skin on Bottom of Breast is Tight?

I'm considering breast implants with possible lift,I had my consultation the other day, during the physical exam my surgeon mentioned that skin at...

9 doctor answers

Under the Muscle Placement for 300cc-320cc Breast Implants?

I had a consultation with a plastic surgeon today for Breast implants. I am a B cup but one side is larger and a bit saggy, a full B, the other is...

3 doctor answers

Breast Implants After Removing Freckle on Chest?

I am planning on getting breast implants this year. I've recently had a freckle removed from my chest and don't know how long to wait before I have to...

7 doctor answers

Pain and Tenderness After Breast Lift with Implants

I had my breasts lifted and augmented in February of last year. I fell pregnant in August and had my son 9 weeks ago. After surgery, all was fine for...

5 doctor answers

Was I Given Economy Brand Breast Implants?

I am 5'4'' very slim and had very small breasts (even a A cup bra was too big for me). I wanted to be larger but natural but I was on a budget. So I...

3 doctor answers

How Long Should I Wait to Have Sex After Implants and Lipo?

How long should i wait to have sex after breast implants, lower tummy and rear end liposculpture?

6 doctor answers

Breast Implants Incision Reopened After Stitches Taken out

Breast implants removed 1-19-2010. 2 weeks after stitches removed, incision has reopened. Dr. says he can't stitch it that it has to heal inside out....

4 doctor answers

Should I Have Breast Augmentration Before or After Kids?

I am 28 years old and am getting married in 5 months. I want to look my best for the wedding and wanted to get them 2 months before. But I plan on...

10 doctor answers

Switch to High Profile Breast Implants?

I have 350cc Moderate Plus Silicone breast implants now, with 32 Full C bra size. I love my breasts' width now, but they look small from the side...

3 doctor answers

What Causes Displaced Breast Implants?

I have Mentor Smooth Round Moderate Profile Saline under the muscle. Is excess skin from weightloss a contributing factor to displaced breast...

3 doctor answers

Breast Implant Reduction Vs Exchange for Slim Frame?

I am 20 years old 5'7", 114lbs., 29in rib cage, and very slim. I made the mistake of not doing research and ended up with 360cc's putting me at a...

8 doctor answers

Saline Breast Implants or Silicone?

Which lasts longer between Saline breast implants and Silicone breast implants?

2 doctor answers

Saline Breast Implants Less Likely to Harden?

I've had Silicone breast implants for 35 years without replacements. The only problem I've had is hardening. I am having them replaced because I now...

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Smooth Vs Textured Saline Breast Implants?

I am looking to get Saline implants here in a couple of months, and was wondering if smooth or textured is better?

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What Are my Options to Emphasize Breast Implants?

Despite taking numerous pictures for reference, and stressing to my surgeon the results I wanted, I recieved smaller Breast implants and the opposite...

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Cost of Changing Breast Implants for Full Muscle Coverage?

What is the cost to change breast implants to be fully covered by muscle? I already have saline breast implants under the pectoral muscle, with the...

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Under Muscle Breast Implants Possible After over the Muscle Implants?

Can you get under the muscle breast implants after you have already had over the muscle implants?

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Slow Implant Settling Process for Transaxillary Approach?

I had silicone implants placed submuscular via the transaxillary approach. The disadvantage is that it will not give my PS dual plane access or the...

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Milk Thistle for Capsular Contracture?

I had breast implants, and my right breast keeps having capsular contracture. My plastic surgeon pops them everytime I see him. He put me on milk...

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Remove or Replace Too Large Breast Implants?

I had a breast augmentation 6 weeks ago to correct deflated breasts after nursing 2 kids. I am very unhappy with the result. I ended up way larger...

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Is my Doctor Referring to Gummy Bear Silicone Implants?

During my first consultation, I told the doctor I want silicone breast implants because I am very small-framed and have little existing tissue. The...

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Breast Implants Cost to Increase Cup Size?

I am size 34A and I would like to have a 34C breast augmentation. How much would it cost me?

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330cc Allergan Moderate Profile for Natural Looking Breasts?

I am currently a 34C. I have 2 kids, breastfed, but have only level 2 ptosis. I want to avoid a Breast lift and to have a small D.I want to be fuller,...

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Are Breast Implants Safer Than Fat Transfer for Breasts?

Are Breast implants really safe? I'm 44 and always wanted larger breasts, especially after breast feeding two children (I lost what volume I had). I'm...

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Got a Subglandular Implant... Went in for Submuscular - Is This Going to Be Bad?

I just recently had surgery for Breast Aug. (two days ago). We had decided to go with smooth, round, high- profile saline, submuscular implants. I was...

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How to Bring Breasts Closer After Breast Implants

I had my breasts done and decided to go with a 400cc implants. My breasts are extremely far apart and my doctor said it is because my rib cage is...

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Will Breast Implants Make Stretch Marks Worse?

I was D cup, now am a small B cup. I only had stretch marks on the bottom of my breasts, and little on the sides. Later they shrunk and I got stretch...

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Saline Breast Implant Placement and Shape for Tubular Breasts?

I am a 20-year-old woman with a mild case of the "tubular" breast deformity. I have the large, puffy areola, but my breasts are not as...

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Gummy Bear Breast Implants Doctor Recommendations

Does anybody know a surgeon who offers "Gummy Bear" breast implants?

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What to Expect when Removing Large Breast Implants?

I'm 25, no stretch marks, went from a 36C at 18 yrs old, to a 34DD-DDD now. I want to remove them, but of course I don't want to be left with lifeless...

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Soft, Moving Lump After Breast Implants

Can a breast implant have an air pocket type of soft lump that moves?

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Would a Slight Volume Increase Correct Breast Implant Rippling?

I am 1 month post-op and as the swelling goes down, I feel and now see a slight rippling in the cleavage area. I have 275cc Mentor Siltex Mod profile...

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Double Bubble and Uneven Breast Implants?

My breasts lost fullness and began to sag after breastfeeding. I wanted to regain fuller cleavage before my wedding at the end of June this year, and...

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Will Implants Fill the Breasts As Muscles Relax?

I am beginning to become quite disapointed in the size of my breasts after my breast augmentation, as I do not feel they look that much bigger...

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Unhappy with Post-op Size - How Do I Approach my Surgeon?

Before my appt. I emailed in a photo of a woman with 425CC implants and said that I liked the slope, but that the implants were too big. In the same...

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Normal for a Gel Breast Implants to Feel Hard in the Cold?

It's been three weeks since my memory gel breast implants. Is it normal for my breasts to still feel firm and tight when it's cold? It feels really...

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Recommended Size for my Sagging and Deflated Breasts?

I'm a 37 year old woman. Height, 5'3" 120 lbs. I'm considering Breast Implants with Breast Lift since having baby and weight fluctuations...

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How Long Until Implants Settle into True Size?

My breast size looks smallar than what i decided with my doctor after one weak of surgery. Will they look bigger after full recovery?

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Pregnacy with Ruptured PIP Implant

My implants are PIP which I know have now been taken off the market. My right one has ruptured. How quickly should I get these taken out? Within a...

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Moderate Vs High Profile Breast Implants for Petite Frame?

I am 5' 1" 103 pounds and very athletic, but kind of a pear shaped (wide hips). I currently am a small 32A opting for a full C or small D. I...

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FDA Approval for Silicone Breast Implants in 18-year-old Women?

Is there any way the FDA can approve silicone breast implants for 18 year olds? The plastic surgeon I consulted with told me that the FDA may be able...

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Preventing Bottoming Implants After Breast Replacement and Lift?

I have huge Breast implants, 1000 cc's. I look like a freak and want to have a Breast lift and replace the implants with one that will make me a D or...

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Small Breast Implants for Sagging Breasts After Lift?

I had a breast lift 3 months ago and it's sagging already (loss of tissue and mass above areola). A doctor suggested tiny breast implants,...

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Should Breast Implant Placement Be Changed During Replacement?

I need to replace my old silicone breast implants (24 years old). They are currently on top of the muscle. Should they be replaced over the muscle or...

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Breast Implant Redo with HP Implants?

I got my implants two years ago. MP(Medium Profile) 450 cc silicone. Now I am considering getting them redone. Here's why: they are too high on my...

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Dent and Redness After Kenalog Injections on Breast

I had a breast augmentation done about 3 years ago. However, about a month ago, I saw a bump, near my left breast. It looked as though it was a bone...

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Body Rejection to Contact Lenses Vs. Rejection of Breast Implants?

First of all I really appreciate all of the doctors that are here to answer our questions! About three years ago I had a reaction to contact lenses. ...

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Breast Implants on Someone with Pigeon Chest?

I have pigeon chest and I'm looking to have breast implants. Other than that, I have recently lost some weight. My breasts are only mildly ptotic, but...

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Pocket Correction with Bigger Breast Implants?

My wife had her first breast augmentation over 3 years ago, from an A to small D. She had saline sub-muscular implants. They seem to have slowly...

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Breast Implant Size Concerns

If you are almost a 36B, what is a good size breast implants to consider going for? How much saline should you consider using? I am thinking...

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Knot Under Nipple After Breast Implants?

I am 12 days post op from getting breast implants. I feel a small knot under nipple on left breast. Is this normal or could I be getting capsular...

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Advantages and Disadvantages for Both Breast Implant Placement?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of placing the breast implant above or below the muscle?

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How Much Bigger Implants Are Needed in Breast Implant Replacement?

Hi. I am considering having Breast Implant exchange surgery. I have implants that are about 11 years old, and my breast are starting to sag a bit too...

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Rippling Due to Chest Workout After Breast Implants?

I am 5'3 and 110 lbs. I had 300 cc saline breast implants placed under the muscle a little over a year ago. I have always been active, but recently...

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Will Breast Implants and Liposculpture Cause Stretch Marks After Pregnancy?

I am 32 and I am planning to have a breast augmentation (something discreet) and a liposculpture within the next two weeks, but also I would like to ...

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Breast Implant Using Same Areola Incision for Breast Lift?

I am assuming, I will need a Breast Lift + Breast Implant. If the incision used for lift is thru' the areola incision, is it possible this same...

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Silicone Breast Implant Slipped into a New Pocket?

Hi, I had cohesive gel silicone implants 4 years ago & all was well until I noticed when I lift my right arm up a lump appears under the implant...

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Do I Need to Have my Saline Implants Replaced?

It has been 10 years since I had my saline breast implants. I have slight rippling and one is slightly higher than other and they are too far apart....

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Fixing Capsular Contracture?

I had breast implants 9 years ago, I was evaluated by a plastic surgeon 3 years ago who told me I was in stage 2 of capsular contraction and I would...

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Difference Between Allergan Style 15 and Style 40 Breast Implants?

I am having Breast implant replacement after 25 years because of capsular contracture, probably a leak, on one side. I want to go smaller, from 420cc...

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Neo-subpectoral Method Vs Capsulorraphy for Bottomed out Breasts?

Hi Doctors, Could you tell me the difference between the two methods to correct bottomed out Breast implants? Neosubpectoral vs. capsulorraphy? ...

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Under the Muscle Saline Implants Rippling?

I am needing an advice about choosing either Saline or Silicone breast implants. I will have them under the muscle for sure and I am leaning towards...

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Will Changing Breast Implant Placement Cause Sagging?

I have 425 cc's moderate profile saline implants filled to 535 cc's over the muscle. I have a little too much cleavage and some rippling. I want to...

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Post-breast Augmentation, One Breast Remains Swollen. How Can This Be Remediated?

It has been 7 months since I had 350cc sub-muscular silicone breast implants. The left has healed beautifully, but the right (I am left-handed)...

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Smaller Cup Size with Losing Weight After Breast Implants?

I recently got breast implants which made me go from a B cup to a D cup. If I plan to lose about 20 lbs, will my cup size drop more than a C cup,...

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Considerations for Replacing Saline with Silicone Breast Implants?

I have 500cc submuscular Saline breast implants soon to be replaced by Silicone implants (memory gel). My reason is I want a more natural shape and...

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Post-op Breast Implants - is This Muscle Tissue Swelling?

I had 525 submuscular breast implants a week ago, After 48 hours a swelling appeared over top half of my left breast. Its really hard and painful,...

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Risky to Wait Before Removing Ruptured Silicone Breast Implants?

I've had Silicone breast implants for two years, unfortunately as shown in the MRI, one is ruptured and the other one is leaking. I already saw a...

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Breast Implants to Regain Full D Cup?

I am a 42-year-old woman with 34-36D bust. No kids, but I have noticed a decrease in fullness over time. I do NOT want to go any bigger with breast...

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Recommended Breast Implant Size for Tall Athletic Build?

I am looking into a breast job. How do I know what size is best for me? I am 5'9" and weight about 125 lbs. I have an athletic build. My size cup...

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When to Replace Saline Breast Implants?

I had breast augmentation done fourteen years ago. Do the Saline Breast Implants get weak or leak after a certain amount of time? Is it unsafe at any...

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Will Tattoo Removal Affect Breast Implants?

I am considering Breast Augmentation, but I have tattoos on my breast, about the size of three fingers on each. I plan on having them removed by laser...

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Breast Lift on One Breast then Silicone Implant for the Other?

I had another consultation with another surgeon today they said they can fix my uneven breasts by doing a breast lift on my larger breast, and placing...

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How Many Cc's is a C Cup?

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Saline or Silicone Breast Implant After Mastectomy?

If I increased from a size Full B/Small C to a Full D (this is following a Mastectomy for ductal carcenoma) and the doctor plans to use Alloderm or...

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Can Doing Push-ups Cause Capsular Contraction?

I am 3 months post-up from a breast lift/augment with saline under muscle implants. My right breast has been the most difficult. When I asked my...

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Itching a Sign of Saline Leakage?

My right breast has been deeply itching 4 days. Is this a sign of Saline leakage? Thank yoMy implants are at least 15 years old.

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The More Breast Tissue You Have, the More Ccs You Need for Implants?

Is it safe to say that the more breast tissue you have, the more cc's you need to achieve whatever your goal may be, compared to someone who has less...

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Saline Breast Implants Incision Site for Best Result?

Which incision site do you think is the best to go with to get the best result with Saline breast implants: inframammary or periareolar?

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How to Keep the Nerves Under Control for Breast Implants?

I'm going for breast implants submuscular next month and I'm so nervous of what pain is to come as I've never had any form of surgery done before. How...

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Breast Implant Size Suggestions for Tall Frame?

I am 21, 5'9", and 148 lbs. My breasts are uneven right now the left smaller and both are only A cup. What would be the best implant size and...

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How to Know if Breast Lift is Needed?

I know I want some form of tummy tuck and breast augmentation. However, I don't know if I just need implants or if I will also need a breast lift....

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Lose Weight Before Breast Implant Revision?

I have gained 80 lbs since having my 800 cc breast implants. Back then I was a double D. I just want them removed until I lose weight and then will...

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When Can I Have Implants Replaced After Removal for Infection?

I had an infection in my left breast post implants. 5 weeks after surgery, I chose to have both removed. Can you explain how someone gets an...

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250cc or 275cc for Silicone Implants Under Muscle That Are Natural Looking on 5'2" 120lb 34A? Want to Be a Full B Small C

I am 5'2" 120lbs and am currently a regular 34A. I would like to be a full B small C after the procedure. Will the 275 look too large on my...

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