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Silicone Breast Implants Safe? 67 answers

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

before safety silicone implant

Do Breast Implants Cause Stretch Marks? 37 answers

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

before stretch marks

What Are the Risks of Breast Implants? 25 answers

Thinking about a breast augmentation...would like some info. about possible risks associated with breast implants and breast implant surgery. ...

before side effects

Is Breast Implant Reduction Too Risky? 24 answers

I had 500 grams silicone high profile implants place about 3 months ago. They feel a little too big and firm. I would like to downgrade them to maybe...

500-549cc after reduce reduction replacement too big

Do Breast Implants Cause Cancer? 19 answers

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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Will Breast Implant Surgery Have a Negative Effect on Pregnancy? 19 answers

I want to have breast implants done to correct my uneven breasts. My husband and i were also planning on having another baby in about 6 months. Can i...

before breast milk pregnancy

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

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

after rupture saline implants

Why is There a Greater Risk of Leakage with Breast Implants Placed Under the Muscle? 18 answers

Some surgeons recommended implants placed under the pectoral muscles, but I'm worried about leakage.

after breasts causes female leak pectoral problem reasons recommendation under muscle

Breast Feeding with Breast Implants - Possible? What Are the Risks? 15 answers

After years of trying, my husband and I just found out that we are about to have our first child. I am ecstatic, but I am very worried that the...

after pregnancy before breast feeding nursing pregnancy

Breast Implants and Lymphoma 15 answers

The FDA reported that breast implants may increase the risk of developing a form of lymphoma. Can a doctor explain whether this is with all types of...

before cancer lymphoma

60 Years Old - Too Old for Breast Implants? 15 answers

I am 60 years old, look 50-ish, and want to know if it's too late to have implants. And, if a lift is recommended, what are those risks? Is There...

age 55-64 before

Are Implants Ok to Get for Someone Who is 24 Years of Age? 15 answers

I am 24 years old. I am now a 34B i have wonderful curves and backside, however I am not happy with my breast size. Is there anything that i can do to...

age 18-24 B cup before candidate

How Long Before Silicone Implants Risk Leakage? 14 answers

How long can you leave silicone breast implants in before they risk leakage? Mine are 13 years old and I'm worried that they may start to leak soon.

after leak rupture silicone implant

Will 450 Cc of Breast Implant Cause Rippling? 14 answers

I heard getting 450 cc or over will cause rippling, is this true? I'm an A cup and want a C or small D cup.

450-499cc before rippling

Will Breasts Droop After Removing Implants? 14 answers

I had a breast lift and Saline breast implants 3 years ago, going from 34B to 34DD. I'm unhappy with the size, and wish to take out the implants. I am...

250-299cc 300-349cc age 45-54 B to DD cup before droopy

What Will Lessen The Chances of Rippling? 14 answers

I am 5'4", 140 lbs and currently a deflated, mildly sagging 34C. My base width is 14.5cm. I'm scheduled to get 469cc textured silicone...

130-149 lbs 450-499cc 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in before rippling

How Will my Body/Breasts Handle 500 CC Implants? 13 answers

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...

130-149 lbs 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in 500-549cc age 25-34 before complication

Will Breast Implants Freeze in Cold Weather? 13 answers

If you live in a place that has very cold winters, is there any danger of your implants freezing because of the cold temperatures?

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What Are the Risk for Older Women for Implants? 13 answers

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Ruptured Breast Implant: Test to Locate Silicone? 12 answers

I have had a ruptured Silicone Breast Implant for several years. I got the implants in 1979 and haven't had any problems with them until I changed...

after rupture

Can Fungus or Bacteria Grow Inside a Breast Implant? 12 answers

I heard a web report of bacterial or fungal growth in a saline implant. Can this happen with mentor silicone breast implants?

bacteria before fungal infection side effects

Laser Hair Removal Damage my Breast Implants? 12 answers

I grew some hair around the areola after I gave birth. I would like to know if it is safe to have a laser hair remove on this area. I have not heard...

after hair

Breast Implants Safe if Lumps Are Present? 12 answers

I have breast lumps for about 3 years now, several doctors advised me to get surgery and have them removed. However I did not listen to them and over...

before fibrocystic lumps

Is 600CC - 650CC Too Big for Me and What Are the Risks? 12 answers

My surgery date us is on may 9. I am 5'6 145 pounds.I am 22 years old. I just had a baby on november 10,2010. No breast feeding. I was wondering...

130-149 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in 600-649cc 650-699cc age 18-24 before bottom out high profile options silicone implant worried

Dangers and Risks of Large Breast Implants? 11 answers

I am 5'6" and 145lbs. Is 650cc HP saline too big? I am currently a 34B and I'd like to have a 34DD breasts. I really don't want to go bigger than...

130-149 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in before DD cup saline implants

Can High/ultra High Profile Implants Be Damaging to a Woman with Little Breast Tissue? 11 answers

I read an article that suggested that high and ultra high profile implants over 350cc could potentially lead to increased soft tissue damage and chest...

before damage high profile

Is a Surgeon Who is Not Board Certified a Good Idea? 11 answers

A friend won a boob job in a radio station promotion. The surgeon that will be performing the procedure is not certified by the ABPS (I checked) but...

before board certification

Do Smaller Breast Implants Necessarily Mean Less Risks? 11 answers

Do smaller breast implants necessarily mean less risks? Like less chance of rippling, leaking, longer lasting, less sagging, etc? I want natural...

200-249cc before smaller

Silicone Vs. Saline - Which Breast Implant is Safer? 10 answers

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

before breasts comparison health safety

Expanders After Mastectomy 10 answers

I asked a question earlier this week about Radiation and Implants but what I failed to mention is after my Mastectomy expanders were immediately put...

before expander radiation stretched

Breast Implants Safe While on Coumadin? 9 answers

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...

age 25-34 before breasts female safety

Is It Safe To Put Implants In After Radiation? 9 answers

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2010 at the age of 33. I since have undergone a bi-lateral mastectomy...chemo and radiation. I am scheduled...

age 25-34 before radiation

I Have Had a Ruptured Saline Inplant for a Year. Is This Safe? 9 answers

Is it safe to leave a ruptured implant in your body? Saline

1 year post-op after rupture saline implants

Risks of Allergic Reaction to Breast Implants? 8 answers

I have very sensitive skin and have to be careful what products I use on my skin. For example Hair colours burn my scalp and skin so cannot dye my...

allergy before sensitive

I Want Long Term, Low-risk Implants to Compliment my Athletic Lifestyle 8 answers

I am athletic (In the Marine Corps), weight 135 lbs normally (fluxuates 10 lbs or so), am 5'5, dark hair and eyes, work out most days a week. I...

130-149 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in athletic before breast size long-term options workout

Breast Implant Safety - How Subjective Are Doctors? 8 answers

In a recent publication at the FDA, we find that after all the subjective airing of opinion by many doctors, in fact there is some risk associated...

before safety

How Can a Patient Minimize the Risk of Rotation After Surgery with Anatomical Implants? 8 answers

anatomical before rotation

Are There Risks in Having Breast Implants with a Fibroadenoma? 8 answers

I found out that i have a fibroadenoma and have had two ultra sounds on my breast. the doctor didn't seem too worried until i mentioned that i...

before fibroadenomas ultrasound

What Can I Do After Before Having Breast Implant Surgery to Cut the Risks and Complications? 8 answers

after aftercare breasts complication plan post-op prevention recommendation recovery restriction

Risk of High-profile Saline Breast Implants Pushing out over Time? 7 answers

I am an A cup (12.5 width) and I wanted to go with about a 425cc saline implant. I know that in order to do this I would most likely have to get...

400-449cc A cup before high profile saline implants tear drop

Will the New Silicone Implants Make Me Sick? The Old Ones Did... 7 answers

I had silicone breast implants put in 1985. I was diagnosed with Epstein Barr and Fibromyalgia about a year later. It was not until 1995-I decided...

after fibromyalgia sick silicone implant

Breast Implant Risks with Family History of Breast Cancer 7 answers

Hi there, I have been considering breast implants for a while now but I was recently told that there are added risks if my family has a history of...

before breast cancer

I'm Scared of Losing Sensation on my Nipple, What Implants Are Too Large? (photo) 7 answers

I'm 19 years old, I'm 5'5 and I weigh 155. I'm a size AAcup. and I'm going to get my breasts done in less than two months. I'm...

AA to C cup before implant size nipple sensation

Risk Of Leakage In Newer Cohesive Gel Silicone Breast Implants? 7 answers

I've read a lot of reviews on silicone breast implants, revisions and videos on youtube related to these, and what I really want to know is, when...

before cohesive gel leak silicone implant

One of my Saline Breast Implants Has Ruptured. Can I Continue to Breastfeed? 7 answers

One of my Saline Breast Implants Has Ruptured. Can I Continue to Breastfeed?

after breast feeding rupture saline implants

Considering Deflating my One Intact Breast Implant to Match the Other: What Should I Do? 6 answers

I'm real desperate,I have been walking around for 3 years with my left implant deflated.I was going to get them out 2 years ago but because of my...

after anxiety costs deflation removal

Drawbacks to Saline Implants 6 answers

I know most people opt for silicone implants these days and I know that they are deemed safe now, but I am still leaning towards saline implants...

before saline implants

What is the Risk of Reencapsulation in 12 Year Old Implants After a Capsulectomy is Done on One Breast? 6 answers

I have 14-year old sub-pectoral saline implants. I am taking singulair right now to see if it will resolve the situation. If not, I will need a...

15 years post-op after capsulectomy reoccur

Medical Opinions On Potential Of Illness from Saline Implants? 6 answers

You probably of heared this before and might think I'm crazy,but I need to know the truth!I've been doing a lot of research about breast...

before opinion saline implants sick

If Your Breasts Are Heterogenously Dense, is It Safe to Get Breast Implants? 6 answers

If Your Breasts Are Heterogenously Dense, is It Safe to Get Breast Implants?

before candidate density

Can a Short Sharp Fall Damage my Under Muscle Surgery-1wk In? 6 answers

I had under muscle silicone breast augmentation one week ago and today fell and bumped a little down the stairs. I would say that light to just under...

1 week post-op accident silicone implant

Platinum in Breast Implants 5 answers

I saw a discussion about platinum being a component of a breast implant device. Do you believe the presence of this metal can harm women?

before platinum safety

Non-silicone Breast Implants Risk of Cancer? 5 answers

Can non-silicone breast implants increase the risk of breast cancer? Is it because detection is more difficult with implants or is it the implant...

after cancer detection

Why Don't All Plastic Surgeons Tell About All the Risks with Breast Implants? 5 answers

When you go for a consultation you don't tell us about bottoming out, malpositioned breast implants, wrong size, double bubble. Maybe all surgeons...

before

What Are The Health Risks Linked to Breast Implants. 5 answers

I was inquiring about implants and really wanted to get them. However like most sensible people you will do your homework before jumping in head first...

before complication health health problem

Risky to Wait Before Removing Ruptured Silicone Breast Implants? 4 answers

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...

after allergy breasts rupture silicone implant

Breast Implants for Patient with High Risk for Immune System Disorders? 4 answers

Breast implant options for someone at high risk for immune system disorders? Should a person who may be at risk for immune system disorders even get...

allergy before breasts immune

Higher Breast Implant Risk for Younger Patients? 4 answers

I am 18 years old and am wanting breast implants. I am 5'7'' and 125 lbs. I have read that saline implants are approved for 18 and over, unlike...

age 18-24 before teenager

Breast Implants: Are Asian Women at Higher Risk for Capsular Contracture? 4 answers

I heard this one before- true or false in your experiences?

Asian before capsular contracture ethnic

Can I Participate in Fencing if I Have Breast Implants? 4 answers

My daughter is on the fencing team at her school. I am a former fencer and would love to spar with her so she can have extra practice. We would fence...

after fencing rupture

What Are the Health Implications of Breast Implants 4 answers

If the casing of the implant is essentially plastic, is their dioxin in the material that holds the saline implant? Is this plastic causing unforeseen...

after health science

Best Breast Implant with Minimal Risk of Contracture? 3 answers

I am torn between recommendations for primary Breast augmentation: (1) Silicone implants (below muscle through peri-aerolar incision), or (2) Inamed...

before breast size breasts capsular contracture

Got Silicone Implants 12 Years Ago, What Happens if They Rupture? 3 answers

Had these and have had no problems so far, but as they are getting older ,what signs are there to warn me they may be leaking or any other problems...

10 years post-op after rupture silicone implant

Are Infrared Lights Harmful to Breast Implants I.e. Silicone? 3 answers

Breast implants, i.e. silicone.

after infrared light silicone implant

What Is My Risk For Bottoming out With Submuscular Natrelle Implants? 3 answers

I have 397cc (right) and 421cc (left) Natrelle Allergen silicone subglandular implants. I understand that I maybe more at risk of bottoming out versus...

after bottom out exercise subglandular

Could Breast Cysts Cause Additional Problems with Breast Implants? 3 answers

I am currently considering breast breast augmentation. Ideally, I would like to go from an A-cup to a B-cup. However, I have a few small breast cysts,...

before candidate cyst

Will 440CC Breast Implants Get Me to a DD Cup? 2 answers

I am a B cup and am having my surgery in exactly one week, however am concerned I have not chosen big enough implants. My surgeon has told me that 440...

before DD cup

I Have Come Across What Feels Like Air Bubbles in my Implants. Is This Something to Worry About? 2 answers

I had my implants just over 4 years ago

4 years post-op after air bubble

TERRIFIED of Waking Up During Surgery, As Well As Needles and Pain. Is This Common During Breast Implant Surgery? 2 answers

Also How Bad is the pain and how long does it last?

anesthesia before

Platinum Leaking from Breast Implants, Should I be Concerned About Toxicity? 1 answer

Platinum leaking from implants into the breast's surrounding tissue and lumph nodes. Can anyone give me more information on platinum toxicity from...

after leak platinum

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