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Singulair for Capsular Contracture Prevention? (photo)

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...

13 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Surgery for Silicone Breast Implant Complication?

I had Silicone Breast Implants 6 months ago, and everything was okay until ten days ago. I felt pain like electric shocks in my left breast, and when...

19 doctor answers

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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How Will my Body/Breasts Handle 500 CC Implants?

I am 26 years old. I am 5'8, 135 lbs, and have breastfed 1 child. My breasts are a 34 B. Having spent a lot of time doing the rice test, I would...

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Symptoms of Breast Implant Rupture?

I have an opening in my incision with a steady flow of clear fluid leaking out. Could this be a rupture in my implant?  What symptoms or signs...

13 doctor answers

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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Do Implants Complicate Breast Biopsy Surgery?

I need to have a lump biopsied, but I have implants. Do implants complicate the surgery? If my doctor decides to remove the lump what is the...

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How Can I Find out What is Causing Burning Pain in my Right Breast?

What should I do to find out why I have very sharp burning in my whole right breast since I had my implants put in?

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...

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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 | 1 community comment

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