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Leaking Breast Implant Incision?

I had breast augmentation on June 25, lots of pain from the beginning, no fever, redness or ternderness although I never had total pain relief at...

Breast Implants Incision Types

I'm scheduled to have both tummy tuck and breasts enhancement (incision under boobs) in 2 weeks. Instead of having the incision on the skin. Can...

Breast Aug Scar is a Few Inches Above the Fold Line - is This a Mistake?

Is it common to have a breast augmentation scar one and half inches above the breast fold line? Or are most incisions right on the fold line? Did the...

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?

What Does Inframammary Incision Mean?

I saw a doctor photo on real self that says the implant used a "inframammary incision". What does this mean? Is this the best type of incision for a...

Breast Reduction Incision Seems to Be Splitting Around Nipple, What's the Cause?

I had surgery a little over 2 weeks ago and the steri strips around the nipple just came off - I noticed on my right breast, which had a lot of...

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...

Opinions on Armpit Incision for Breast Implants Repair?

Recently, found out via digital mammogram that the left one Breast implant has ruptured extracapsularly toward my shoulder. I'm waiting for MRI...

Cortisone Injection in Breast Implant Incision Cause Thinning of Breast Tissue Among Other Problems? (photo)

I had BA almost 1 year ago (July 18th will be a year.) I had Mentor Silicone Smooth Mod+ Profile Submuscular implants. I went from a 34B to a 34D. The...

Petite Frame Wanting Large Implants. Will This Take More Than One Surgery? (photo)

I'm 5'1'' and 105-110lbs. I'm currently a 32A/B with a ribcage of 26.5". I tried on sizers and I like the 600cc a lot. I know...

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