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What Types of Breast Implants Are Available in the US? 82 answers

The last I knew, saline breast implants were my only option since silicone breast implants were banned.  I did hear of some new type of implant...
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Silicone Breast Implants Vs. Saline - How to Choose? 46 answers

Which are better, silicone breast implants or saline breast implants?
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Do Saline Breast Implants Cause Any Weight Gain or Retention over Time? 39 answers

I had saline breast implants 18 years ago, which boosted my chest size to 36 C. At that time I was 117 lbs. Now I'm 140 and my chest size has gone up...
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Breast Implant Rippling Normal? 32 answers

I have a consultation in a couple of weeks for Saline breast implants but I recently read an article which said that most women with implants will...
after rippling side effects

Natrelle Saline-filled Implants with Texture 30 answers

I was to get saline implants without the texture. Today when I went to doctor he said he put in natrell textured saline implants and I specifically...
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Do Saline Breast Implants Look and Feel Natural? 28 answers

I am a small size B and have had two kids. I am looking to get small saline implants maybe 300 - 325 cc's.  I was wanting saline for safety, but...
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Does Silicone Ripple Less Than Overfilled Saline? 27 answers

I went for my first consult last week and I was unfortunately told that I am not a good candidate for saline due to being thin and having only a small...
090-109 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in A cup before comparison overfilled rippling silicone implant

Filling Saline Implants Without Changing Them? 26 answers

I recently had Saline Breast Implants, and I now wish I would have gone bigger than what I did. Can you fill saline implants without changing them?
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Would Moderate or High Profile Saline Implants Be Better for my Deflated Breasts? 26 answers

I am a 21 y/o mother of 2. I am 5'7 and 132 lbs. I've breastfed both of my children and now I am getting a breast augmentation to get the...
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Silicone More Natural Looking Than Saline. Fact or Myth? 26 answers

Hi, I've got several questions. I want to know if silicone implants do in fact appear more natural (less rippling on the breast) than saline after...
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How Do Saline Breast Implants Look if Placed over the Muscle? 26 answers

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Do Small Saline Breast Implants Ripple Much? 26 answers

I am currently a 32A and would like to increase to about a B size. I have read that saline implants tend to ripple, especially in petite women....
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Can Vigorous Activity Lead to an Increased Risk of Saline Implant Rupture? 20 answers

I've come across articles and Q&A's forums which cited that one of the risks of saline breast implants is rupture or leakage attributed to...
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Under or over the Muscle Saline Breast Implants for 32AA? 20 answers

I'm 25. No kids, 5'5" and weigh 120 lbs. I work out regularly so have quite a bit of muscle and am also a runner. My current size is 32AA...
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Should I Replace my Saline Implants with Silicone Through Nipples or Under the Breast? 20 answers

I have saline implants for 7 years, through my nipples, and want to replace them with silicone. But one doctor wants to go under the breast instead of...
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How Do I Tell if my Saline Implants Are Filled to the Correct CCs? 20 answers

I was a b cup before my implants. I went with a high profile saline implant. 550 around and filled to 550 cc's. However, I do not feel like I am...
550-599cc amount

Do You Agree With My Choice For 800cc High Profile Under Muscle Saline Implants?(photo) 20 answers

So surgery is a week away and I just wanted a second opinion. Ps and I agreed on 800cc HP under the muscle Saline. I really don't want upper pole...
800-849cc before high profile opinion under muscle

If Saline Implants Leak, Can It Be Left in Place? 19 answers

Is there a risk not to take it out? Can I leave the saline breast implant in there for maybe 1-2 years if possible? I am asking these questions for my...
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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...
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How Are Under Muscle Saline Breast Implants Different from Silicone? 18 answers

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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Breast Implants Concerns for Tubular Breasts 18 answers

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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Are Saline or Silicone Implants Better for Tubular Breasts? 18 answers

At 20 years old, I have tubular breasts set far apart and have been looking into mastoplexy surgery. I understand that there are two options: saline...
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Options for Rippling and Firmness from Saline Implants? 17 answers

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...
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Saline Breast Implants Leaking 16 answers

I have saline implants placed 2002. Yesterday, I notice my left breast was soft and shrinking. Consequently, I also experience a post nasal drip of...
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Can Leaking Saline Breast Implants Cause Lumps? 16 answers

It doesn't seem possible but my breast implants are 28 years old! I know they have leaked (saline), and now they are uncomfortable when I'm...
side effects

Saline Vs Silicone Breast Implants for a More Natural Look? 16 answers

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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4 Weeks Post-op - Uneven Breasts? 16 answers

4 weeks ago I had smooth saline implants (325 cc.) placed under the muscle. I was told at my 1st week appt. that one implant had "dropped"...
300-349cc after drop smooth under muscle uneven

Can You Feel the Edges of a Saline Breast Implant? 16 answers

I am 33, 5'1,115 lbs., and I am about to get a breast lift and augmentation. I went in with research knowing I want to use silicone implants because...
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Is My Breast Botttoming Out Again? 16 answers

I had my breast augmentation in july. I do not remember my CCs but i have saline and placed behind the muscle. Two months or so after the surgery i...
after bottom out revision under muscle

Just Booked Surgery for Saline Implants, but Worried I Should Go for Silicone. Opinion? 16 answers

I am 22 yrs old and 5'4" 110 lbs. I have a very small frame. I feel safer going with saline implants because of the bad rep silicone used to...
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Can You Get a Breast Implant Consultation While You're Pregnant? 16 answers

Im 7 months pregnant and plan on getting saline breast implants after i have the baby. i was just wondering if you can get consultations while your...
before consultation pregnancy

Can Saline Breast Implants Affect my Asthma? 16 answers

I want to get saline breast implants, but am worried about it effecting my asthma. I know they are also encased in silicone shell and after reading...
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Saline Breast Implant Reduction 15 answers

I have Mentor saline implants filled to 375 CC, the procedure done in 2004. I have been quite happy with my breasts and the implants, but lately, as I...
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Could This Be Capsular Contraction? 15 answers

I had saline breast implants done UNDER the skin ontop of the muscle two's ago and i had ABSOLUTLEY NO PAIN following my surgery but now in my...
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Why Do Silicone Breast Implants Cost More Than Saline? 15 answers

Why is it that silicone implants cost more than saline implants?
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Revision Surgery to Correct Shifting Breast Implants? 15 answers

What revision techniques are done to correct Breast Implants that tend to shift towards the arms, especially when laying down? Is the breast pocket...
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Are Silicone Implants Heavier Than Saline? 15 answers

I'm curious if there's a weight difference between silicone and saline breast implants.
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Can Saline Breast Implants Be Reduced and Reused? 14 answers

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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New Saline Breast Implants Shrinking? 14 answers

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....
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Saline Breast Implants - Palpable Nodule on Breast Normal 9 Weeks Post-op? 13 answers

I'm 9 weeks post-op after my saline breast implants. I noticed a nodule like projection on the lower pole of one breast which felt exactly like...
side effects

Will 200 Cc's Make a Difference in Cup Size? 13 answers

I currently have 650cc's Saline high profile implants. I am 5'3 and weigh 120lbs. I would like to replace with 800 high profile Saline implant filled...
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What's the Best Method to Treat Capsular Contracture? 13 answers

I had breast aug 10/15/09. Saline, under the muscle. I have capsular contracture in my right breast & have tried massaging & singlair per my...
after capsular contracture under muscle

Easy to Add More Saline to the Implants? 13 answers

I have had my saline implants for nearly 2 weeks. I feel like one implant is bigger than the other (fuller). Is it easy for my doctor to go back in...
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Implant Replacement - 3 Weeks Post Op and Unhappy 13 answers

I had surgery to replace saline implants overs with smooth gel implants over. Surgeon recommended sub musc placement of implants with lift. I'm...
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Silicone or Saline Implants Recommended for Plenty Breast Tissue? 13 answers

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...
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Under the Muscle Saline Implants Rippling? 13 answers

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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Injury to Breast Implant Valve 13 answers

I had my saline aug surgery 2 years ago. Should I seek medical attention if I accidently injured my self during horseplay? My son some how flipped me...
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Rupture and Deflation in Left Breast Now Causing Itching and Numbness in Breast 13 answers

I have 17 yr old saline implants, one has completely deflated after being jumped on by my dog a week and a half ago. Now for 2 days I have itching...
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Saline Breast Implants - Hit w/ Paintball 13 answers

I have had saline implants since 2004. I recently was stuck in the left breast with a paintball. The same breast, now is experiencing a rash around...
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Saline Slightly over Filled on Small Breast, Thin Frame - is This Right? 13 answers

I saw a surgeon who recommended saline 275cc slightly overfilled (under muscle) to minimise rippling I am 100lb and 5.3 with very petite frame but do...
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I Feel Saline Implant Valve 13 answers

I have Mentor Saline HP Smooth Round 380 cc Implants filled to 450. They were placed by INF approach and placed dual plane. I can palpate a ridge,...
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One Breast Implant Taking Longer to Drop 12 answers

I am three weeks and 2 days post op under muscle Mentor smooth round moderate profile saline implants of 225 cc filled to 250 cc. I was a full 34B but...
200-249cc after age 35-44 submuscular under muscle

Saline Breast Implant Rippling Options? 12 answers

My wife has had saline implants for about 8 years and they have ripples. The implants were placed above the muscle. She was 5'9" and about...
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How Long Does It Take for Breasts to "Drop" After an Implant Replacement? 12 answers

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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I Am Considering Getting my Boobs Done. Which is Better: Saline or Silicone? 12 answers

I have heard silicone feel more natural, but I am afraid because they have had a bad reputation. If they rupture, will I get sick? My friend has...
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Will 420cc Implants Make Me Very Big? 12 answers

I am scheduled for surgery in 4 days and now I am second guessing the size of implants. (pre surg nerves and size obsession) I am 5ft 115lbs,...
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Lower Leg and Foot Numbness on the Deflated Implant Side 12 answers

I just realized that one of my saline implants has deflated. I have been having on and off numbness, in my left lower leg and foot, on the same side...
after rupture

Is a Violation of the Inframammary Fold (IMF) Considered Malpractice? 12 answers

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...
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Implant Profile and Position Dilemma 12 answers

I have above-muscle saline implants(270L/330R) since 1994. I had tuberous breasts. I am 5'9, 155 pds. My breasts are very far apart (5 fingers). I...
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Size of Inframammary Incision for Saline Breast Implants? 12 answers

For sub muscular saline implants how big should be the size of incision (inframarry)? Mine looks huge and I am worried.if that will cause lack of...
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Need to Switch Placement During Breast Implant Replacement? 12 answers

I had silicone implants removed after 13 years and one had ruptured but the silicone was held in by the capsule formation. I replaced them with saline...
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Are Saline and Silicone's Implants Shells the Same Thing? 12 answers

Are saline and silicone's outershell the same thing? i know saline has a silicone shell filled with saline water, so does the silicone implants...
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360cc Breast Implants to Get C Cups? 11 answers

I'm scheduled for Breast Augmentation surgery in a week. I'm 5'1" and 100 lbs, currently a large A cup / small B as my surgeon calls it, and I...
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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 risk

How Much Pressure Can Saline Breast Implants Withstand? 11 answers

I'm kinda into rough sex and wanted to know how much pressure can be applied to saline implants.
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Is There a Sizing Difference when Switching Saline to Silicone? 11 answers

I currently have saline 325s filled to 350. I have to redo my donut lift due to scarring issues and since I've lost size due to weight loss I wanted...
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Breast Implants Placement and Likelihood of Capsular Contracture 11 answers

Could you please rank the following (from highest to lowest) in terms of potential to get capsular contracture: subfascial cohesive silicone gel...
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Reducing Saline Breast Implants Size? 11 answers

I have 550cc saline implants that I got 3 years ago. I would like to go down a bit in size. Is it possible to take some out of my implants? Will...
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Implant Sliding into Axillary Region. Can This Be Repaired or Does it Have to Be Replaced? 11 answers

I have had saline implants (under the muscle, axillary insertion) for 11 years; however, I am having pain with the left implant. It seems like the...
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Uneven Breasts After Surgery - What Do I Do? 11 answers

I had my surgery on the 18th of March. My left breast was slightly larger and slightly lower. My PS went with 570cc saline for the left and 590cc for...
550-599cc after uneven

Should Saline Implants Be Replaced over Time-its Been 9 Years? 11 answers

Breast cancer 2001 in left breast; implants placed in both breasts during reconstruction; some rippling and deformity in the right breast over the...
before replacement

Why is It Silicone Implants Has a Higher Chance for Capsular Contracture? 11 answers

Why is it silicone implants have a higher chance for capsular contracture? Even though the outer shell for saline and silicone are essentially the...
before capsular contracture female

Will I Get Same Look with Silicone As Saline? 11 answers

Can the same "look" that I am hoping for be achieved in either saline OR silicone? I am wondering because I read of some people who feel...
before comparison silicone implant

Will Capsule Deflate if Punctured? 11 answers

If There is a Capsule Around a Saline Implant, Will It Deflate if Punctured.
after capsule deflation puncture

Can Reducing Breast Tissue Before Implants Have Long-term Effects? 11 answers

I have one slightly larger than the other and my MD recommended removing some tissue from the larger one to even it out. I am not totally convinced. ...
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Can You Feel the Saline Port on the Breast Implant? 11 answers

Can You Feel the Saline Port on the Breast Implant?
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After a Saline Breast Implant Can a Woman Breastfeed Her Baby? 11 answers

After a Saline Breast Implant Can a Woman Feed Her Baby?
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Full, Round Breast Implants for a Petite Woman? 10 answers

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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Mentor or McGhan Saline Breast Implant Replacement or Warranty Policy? 10 answers

What is the manufacturers Mentor or McGhan's replacement/warranty policy of saline breast implants from the early 90's? I just had to have 1 removed...
after Mentor warranty

Why Does One of my Breast Implants Look Bigger? 10 answers

First two weeks after surgery I felt the fuller breast heavier then the other. Can it be that my right one is dropping faster? I highly doubt one...
after asymmetry

Redo Implants to Fix Wrinkles/Rippling? 10 answers

Have Mentor round moderate saline implants 325 filled to 375. I'm 5'7", 123.6 lbs, lean, not much dense breast tissue, thin skin....
110-129 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in A cup after moderate revision rippling round under muscle wrinkles

Have my Breast Implants Bottomed Out? 10 answers

Was 34B got 300cc in 1, 350cc saline, areola incision, under muscle. Im 2 1/2 wks post op theyre still a bit swollen/high up but getting better...
300-349cc 350-399cc after B cup bottom out periareolar under muscle

One of my Breasts is Harder Than the Other - Why? 10 answers

I am 32 yrs old and I had breast implants (Natrelle Saline filled, 450 cc in each) placed about 2 yrs ago and haven't had any problems, but about...
450-499cc after age 25-34 harden Natrelle

Saline Breast Implants for a 19 Year Old? 10 answers

I'm 19 and want to get Breast Implants. I am a size 32 A and I am very thin and petite with not a lot of breast tissue. I have heard that for thin...
A cup age 18-24 before rippling silicone implant thin

Resuming Fitness Class After Breast Lift and Implant Replacement 10 answers

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...
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1 Year Post Breast Implants: Worried I Have Capsular Contracture 10 answers

A year ago next tuesday 5/10/2010,I had breast implant surgery, 36DD, saline implants, high profile, under the muscle(My left breast was always a half...
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Deflating Saline Implants to Avoid Surgery? 10 answers

20 years ago, I had saline breast implants. 4 Years ago, I had them replaced. And then 3 months ago, my left implant ruptured. I would like to have...
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Should I Have Gone Behind the Muscle? 10 answers

300cc saline mod overfilled to 360cc implants-SUB FASCIAL plane. I am just not satisfied, I feel that i have no upper pole fullness making them look...
300-349cc after overfilled results revision

Does Scar Tissue Rubbing Against Implant Wear It out Faster? 10 answers

I have had my round saline under muscle implants for 8 years now and am terrified that they will deflate. I just finished breastfeeding and got some...
after rubbing scar tissue

When to Replace Saline Breast Implants? 10 answers

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...
after breasts

Saline Breast Implants Incision Site for Best Result? 10 answers

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

What Information Will a Breast Implant Serial Number Give Me? 10 answers

I got implants about 20 years ago (asked for saline, got silicone) and now one is leaking. I don't have any info. about my original surgery. I can't...
after breasts female leak silicone implant

Once over the Muscle. Can I Now Go Under Muscle? 10 answers

If I choose to redo my implants (d cup saline over the muscle TUBA) to silicone, under the muscle same size...will I have issues with look? In other...
after D cup over muscle revision TUBA under muscle

Can I Get Saline Implants If I've Had Heart Palpitations? 10 answers

I used to have flutters/skips all the time and racing irregular heart beats. ive had ekg's halter monitors and ultrasounds by several different...
before heart palpitations

Do Saline Implants Feel/look Better if Filled to Max or Overfilled? 10 answers

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Are Saline Implants Less Likely to Cause Breast Cancer Than Silicone Implants? 10 answers

If breast cancer runs in my family, should I opt for saline implants? Why or why not?
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I Am a Curvy 5'0, 124lbs, 34B 13BWD--are HP's Right for Me? 10 answers

I am a curvy 5'0, 124lbs, 34B 13BWD, with a bigger behind. I want to be a very large D (and definitely don't mind if I am bigger than that)...
before crease curvy high profile opinion

I Have a Leaking Saline Implant - Again! 6 Yrs Ago Had A Leak And Implants Were Removed. What's Causing This? 10 answers

I Have a Leaking Saline Implant - Again! Last Leak Was 6 Yrs Ago and Had Both Implants Removed. Why is this happening?
after causes leak reoccur

How Are Saline Breast Implants Deflated? 9 answers

You mentioned that you could have the Saline breast implants deflated in situ and then determine how to proceed--removal alone or removal with breast...
before deflation removal

Bottoming out or Capsular Contracture After Revision? 9 answers

105lbs 5"5'. First BA in April of 07' I had elected to go with 350cc saline through the belly button, the results were beautiful for about 8...
090-109 lbs 350-399cc 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in 500-549cc after bottom out capsular contracture revision silicone implant

Saline Breast Implants for $4,000 or Less? (Includes All Fees) 9 answers

I have already heard "you get what you pay for" I know, but there are some surgeons who do a really good job and dont charge as much. I just...
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Detecting Ruptured Saline Breast Implants 9 answers

How long would it take to know if I ruptured my saline breast implant from a traumatic impact accident? I feel like it is softer than the uninjured...
accident after rupture

Saline Implants Replacement 9 answers

Last night, I noticed my left Saline implant leaking and this moring it is half the size of my right one. I called my doctor and he told me to call on...
after leak

Shrinking Saline Breast Implants? 9 answers

I loved them up until a few months ago when they started shrinking in size and rippling and they freely move around to the point of being painful. Is...
after

What's the Best Way to Prevent Rippling in Saline Implants? 9 answers

I'm 4'11, about 100lbs, around a 34A, and my breast are about 13cm in diameter. My surgeon and I decided on about 330cc saline implant placed...
300-349cc female rippling under muscle

My Girlfriend's Implant Failed? Would This Cause a Miscarriage? 9 answers

She has saline implants. One failed at 6 weeks pregnant, she miscarried at 9weeks. is there a relationship?
after breasts female miscarriage pregnancy

Self Defense Classes - Chance of Breast Implant Rupture? 9 answers

I am worried about breast implant rupture. I want to get saline, under the muscle. I participate in self defense classes 4-5 days out of the week and...
before exercise rupture under muscle

Can You Change Implants from Over the Muscle to Under the Muscle? 9 answers

I currently have over the muscle saline implants. I have the normal wrinkling but when I lay down one goes under my arm and is uncomfortable. Would...
after over muscle under muscle

Saline to Silicone Implant Exchange 9 answers

I went from a natural A cup to C cup in Dec 2008(saline implants). I went from a C cup to a D cup in Dec 2009 because I wanted larger breasts(saline...
after exchange silicone implant

Moderate Profile Overfilled to Get Moderate Plus Effect? 9 answers

Hi, I am 5"2 - 95lbs. I've decided to get saline and my PS recommended moderate profile overfilled to get moderate plus effect to achieve a...
300-349cc before moderate profile overfilled proportion

Saline VS Silicone - Which One is Weaker/stronger and Which Will Last Longer? 9 answers

I am very comfortable getting saline implants because both my mother and sister have been successful with theirs... however a nurse at a clinic was...
before options silicone implant strength

Workouts Before / After Saline Implants, Under Muscle 9 answers

I work out about 2-3x a week with weights and cardio. having saline implants under muscle. When can i restart with my excercise and will i have...
130-149 lbs 350-399cc 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in after B cup under muscle workout

Why Would a Saline Implant Not Deflate if Punctured Several Times with a 25 Gauge Needle? 9 answers

after deflation female

Does the Enhanced Warranty Typically Cover the Cost for New Implants After Deflation? 9 answers

I recently had my left Mentor saline implant deflate. I had my BA in March of 2006 and purchased the extra coverage so that I would get the free...
after deflation Mentor warranty

Submuscular or on Top of the Muscle - Which is Right for Me ? 9 answers

I am 41yrsOld and have lost over 60pounds. I have about 5 to10lbs to go. I am 5ft 4inches tall and my breasts have become very saggy after having...
450-499cc 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in before breast size choices sagging

Rippling 9 answers

I have saline mentor implants filled to 375cc. Within the last year I have gotten alot of rippling. It almost fills like they have deflated some and...
350-399cc after normal rippling weight loss

Are 650cc Saline Implants Too Large Under the Muscle For a 34A? 9 answers

I am 160 lbs 5'3 34A cup, I went in and looked at 650cc. I liked how it gave my small waist and wide hips a hour glass look. The doc side i had...
650-699cc A cup before too big under muscle

Should I Get Breast Implants? 9 answers

I am 18, and I am not happy with the shape,size, or perkiness of my breasts. I wear a 30C and I want to be a 30D. Should I wait until I'm 22 so I...
age 18-24 before C cup silicone implant

Above or Below the Muscle for Saline Implants? Differences? 9 answers

I'm 5'-6", 116 lbs and I want to know what is better, above or below the muscle for saline implants?...and would like to know what the...
above muscle before placement

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 risk rupture

I Was Hit in my Implant, Could This Have Caused Damage? 9 answers

I recently just had a ba with saline implants under the muscle and today my son was playing and on accident he hit me right in my implant...i wanted...
after damage hit under muscle

Can Saline Breast Implants Be Rejected by the Body? 8 answers

I have saline implants but i'm sick all the time. My breasts hurt and my head and hormones feel out of whack. I've had them for 3 years... Could my...
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Lump and Dent Signs of Leaking Breast Implants? 8 answers

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

Is my Body Rejecting the Saline Breast Implants? 8 answers

I just got saline implants with areola reduction march 6th. I’m still in a lot of pain. My breast softer from massage but still have heaviness...
after side effects

Any Idea on How Much Cc of Breast Implant is Appropriate for Me? 8 answers

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...
130-149 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in B cup before breasts D cup female

How Much Do Saline C Cup Implants Weigh? 8 answers

before weight

Silicone Breast Implants to Get More Upper Pole Volume? 8 answers

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...
B cup before breast size breasts Mentor moderate profile round silicone implant under muscle volume

More Reported Autoimmune Disease Symptoms with Saline Vs. Silicone? 8 answers

All I see on the internet are thousands of horror stories about autoimmune nightmares after getting breast implants. Is there a difference between...
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Why is my Saline Implant Swollen After Heavy Lifting? 8 answers

I've had my implants for 10 years. While doing heavy lifting, I think I pulled a muscle under my arm. I felt sore in my right breast and...
after exercise swelling

Saline HP 290 Implant Size Filled to 350cc to Get C Cups? 8 answers

I have read on various website that as your breast tend to drop & fluff, they get larger. Please clarify this for me. I would like be a C cup if I...
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How Much Do Saline Breast Implants Cost? 8 answers

I know saline breast implants are less expensive than silicone implants - what is the approximate price difference?
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Cost of Changing Breast Implants for Full Muscle Coverage? 8 answers

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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Seroma in 15-year-old Breast Implants? 8 answers

I have had textured saline implants for 15 years. Recently had left breast suddenly swell and become hard. Surgeon scheduled operation for capsular...
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Is $12,000 Too High for Breast Lift with Implants? 8 answers

I am going to have a Breast Lift w/ Breast implants. I have silicone implants now and the doctor says there is a lot of scar tissue, my breasts are...
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Why Can I Feel my Breast Implant Putruding? 8 answers

I am 2 months post op, saline implants and everything was going pretty well. Now when I lay down I can feel a bump on the lower half of my right...
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I Believe Right Saline Implant has Leaked/Deflated 2 Weeks Post-Op, Is It Possible this Soon? 8 answers

I received 275cc saline moderate round under the muscle. I was a small a cup. Up until yesterday my right breast (dominate side) has been, more...
2 weeks post-op after deflation leak

Saline Versus Silicone? (Barely 34A) 8 answers

I am very small, barely a 34A, and am considering implants. I'm 5'5 and 125lbs. For someone my size, I've read it is best to get implants...
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How Durable Are Saline Implants if a Bad Fall is Taken? I Ride Horses and Am Afraid To Rupture Them. 8 answers

I am a horseback rider & I compete & do a lot of jumping, not just a casual trail rider. My biggest worry is taking a fall & breaking the...
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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 risk tear drop

Breast Implant Replacement with Breast Lift Cost? 7 answers

I have 10-year-old saline breast implants that have become too heavy and started to sag. How much does breast lift and implant replacement usually cost?
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Cohesive Silicone Gel Vs Saline Breast Implant for Patient with Lupus? 7 answers

I'm considering the transaxillary endoscopic Breast Implants using either cohesive silicone gel (gummy bear) or saline implant material. For a person...
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Larger Breast Implants for Better Cleavage? 7 answers

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...
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What Could Be Causing the Burning and Swelling Sensation on my Breasts? 7 answers

I have 6 yr old saline implants. The past few days my right breast has been really sore. I am also having a burning sensation and swelling. What could...
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Got a Subglandular Implant... Went in for Submuscular - Is This Going to Be Bad? 7 answers

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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Unhappy w/ Results. How Long Should I Wait for a Redo? 7 answers

I Got Sub Muscular High Profile Saline Breast Implants 3 Months Ago.My PS Put in 215ccs in through inframammary incison 3 months ago.Iam disssatisfied...
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Will over the Muscle Saline Breast Implants Look Natural? 7 answers

I am naturally a 34B and am getting Saline breast implants. The doctor says I have enough breast tissue to go over the muscle, but I'm just not as...
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Saline Breast Implant Placement and Shape for Tubular Breasts? 7 answers

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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Once You Notice Rippling in Breast Implants, Will It Continue to Get Worse? 7 answers

I had BA 7 weeks ago w/ 350cc saline. I am relatively thin and have begun to notice rippling on one breast in the cleavage area. The rippling is not...
after rippling

Heterotopic Calcification of Saline Implants 7 answers

Doctor recently performed capsulectomy of 15 yr old saline implants, and replaced with silicone implants under the muscle in a new pocket. He said one...
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3 Months Post-op Saline Implants - Can I Sleep on My Stomach? 7 answers

I Am 3 Mths Postop with Saline Implants. Is It Safe to Sleep on my Stomach?
3 months post-op after sleep

High Profile Saline Breasts Implants - Will I Get a Nice Full Cleavage? 7 answers

I'm getting a tummy tuck with lipo of back, flanks, & inner thighs and breast implants. I was very confused on which ones to get but my PS...
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Can Mental Stress Cause Breast Implants to Rupture? 7 answers

My saline implants ruptured, i think its due to high mental stress. can my extreme mental stress cause pressure on my breast to cause it to rupture?...
after rupture

Any Hope for Correcting Recurrent Symmastia? 7 answers

I had BA in 2007, originally had 36A chest. The surgeon in MA placed saline round smooth implants. After surgery I noticed something wasn't right. I...
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Options on Dealing with Rippling of Implants? 7 answers

Hi i got saline implants almost a year ago im 5'3 118lbs and they are 390cc filled to 450cc making me a full C cup i was an A. now both of my...
after C cup rippling

Should I Remove Implant All Together or Revise to a Smaller Implant? 7 answers

Before BA I was a small D cup. I had a benelli lift, areola redu. & saline implant. I expressed a strong concern to my PS that I did NOT want them...
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How Long After Breast Implant (Saline 300cc) Surgery Do the Pec Muscles Calm/come Down? (photo) 7 answers

I received bilateral breast implant surgery on Dec 2nd 2011. 270cc saline allergan natrelle brand implants filled to 290cc and 310cc, inframammary...
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Symmetrical Lumps on Both Breasts After Implants 7 answers

I had saline implant surgery on 6/9/10 under the muscle. I noticed a lump on my left and right breast after surgery. Imagine a clock... facing me...
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Firmness After 2 Months- Is This Capsular Contracture? 7 answers

It has been 2 months since BA (saline under muscle; 250cc R/180cc L. Both have never felt very soft since day one; in fact now they are quite hard and...
2 months post-op after capsular contracture hard under muscle

One Breast Softer Than the Other, Should I Worry? (photo) 7 answers

I got my implants a week ago today. 420 cc, saline, behind the muscle. Feel greatm very little pain. My left breast is much softer and easier to...
1 week post-op after normal softer under muscle

Do Saline Breast Implants Inhibit Milk Production? 7 answers

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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?
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Does Bacteria in Saline Implants Show Up in Mammograms? 7 answers

My yearly mammograms show one of my saline implants to be opague and the other one clear. Does this indicate bacteria in one of them? The opaque one...
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Sharp Pain 10 Years After Saline Breast Implants 6 answers

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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Safest Way to Remove Saline Breast Implants 6 answers

What is safest way to remove saline breast implants? Can it be done with sedation? Approximately how much would it  cost?
after removal

Capsular Contracture of Saline Implants 6 answers

I currently have capsular contracture with my saline breast implants.  I am replacing my saline breast implants with silicone breast implants....
after capsular contracture

Why Do Doctors Suggest Silicone Implants More Than Saline? 6 answers

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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Would 500cc Saline Breast Implants Look Okay? 6 answers

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...
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How Common Are Moldy Saline Breast Implants ? 6 answers

I have been reading some scary stuff about saline implants lately that are making me very nervous about keeping them in. How common is it that the...
before

Doctor Suggested 600cc-700cc - is This Right for a Round DD? 6 answers

I am a mother of 3 little girls ages 8,7,and 5 years old. I am definetly wanting to get a Breast Aug. I went in for my consult and her are the...
170-189 lbs 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in 600-649cc 700-749cc B cup before DD cup female moderate plus profile round

10 Years Post-op - Breasts Are Swollen and Painful 6 answers

It has been well over 10 years since my breast augmintation procedure (under the muscle,saline,inserted throught the nipple.) In the last 3 months my...
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Nipples Not Centered Post BA Surgery - What Can Be Done? 6 answers

The measure of my breasts' curcomference, from its inside edge to nipple, then nipple to outside edge, are 4:5 inches on left (9 inches total), 3...
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Itching a Sign of Saline Leakage? 6 answers

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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Switching: Saline to Silicone, High Profile to Moderate Plus. Advice? 6 answers

I'm considering going from my saline implants (above muscle) to silicone (still above muscle-PS recommendation to stay above muscle because...
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Sudden Change in Breast Implant Size? 6 answers

Yesterday morning when I woke up and noticed the left one was noticably smaller. It is also more moveable and less firm. I have 450cc on Left and...
after breast size breasts leak

Are Leaking Left Implant and Sore Ribs Linked? 6 answers

I am in my third trimester and my left ribs are aching very bad. My left implant also seems to be leaking. I don't know if it is pregnancy related...
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Correcting Breast Asymmetry by Implant on Thin Woman? 6 answers

I do not want Breast implants for any other reason than to correct my breast asymmetry. I am concerned that there is a high chance the asymmetry won't...
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5'11, 140 Lbs and Getting 500CC Implants: Will This Give Me a Full D? 6 answers

I am 5'11 and 140 pounds. I am scheduled for surgery on May 5th to get Smooth Round High Profile Saline Implants placed under the muscle. I am...
130-149 lbs 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in 500-549cc before D cup high profile under muscle

Is a 550cc Implant Too Small to Achieve C/D on a Larger Woman? 6 answers

I'm having surgery on Monday and decided to go with a 550cc saline implant inserted under the muscle. I currently have an A/B and would like to...
150-169 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in 550-599cc before under muscle

What is the Price Difference Between Memory Gel and Saline? 6 answers

Is there a huge price difference when choosing Memory gel over a saline implant?
before Memory Gel price

Implant Ruptured - Why Didn't Saline Reabsorb? 6 answers

I had my saline implant removed and replaced today-the saline had not reabsorbed. why? The implant was quite deflated and had been for some time. The...
after rupture

Ruptured Implants and Bladder Infection 6 answers

I've had saline implants for 18 yrs. After 12 yrs, 1 of them ruptured after a mammogram. I had them re-done and had a breast lift. 5 yrs later,...
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How Can I Definitively Determine That I Have a Slow Leak in my Saline Implant? 6 answers

I have saline implants. Over the past few months one breast has gotten smaller than the other and I think I have a slow leak. I had an MRI but the...
after leak

Thyroid Disease After Saline Implant Leaks - Any Scientific Research? 6 answers

I got saline implants in 2004. I had a baby in January 2008. While breastfeeding, I developed mastitis. By the 7th month, my milk spontaneously dried...
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Will Silicone Breast Implants Look Different from my Saline Ones? 6 answers

It is time for a remove and exchange after 10 years. I'm thinking of going from saline to silicone. Will silicone give me the same look I have now?
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Air Bubbles After Breast Implants 6 answers

Im super worried im 100 lbs and 5'2 i had 360 cc down saline water and one was more filled because it was smaller prior to my surgery . i dont...
090-109 lbs 350-399cc 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in after air bubble normal worried

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 risk

Is it unusual for my saline implants to last 35 years? 6 answers

I had augmentation done in 1975 and, other than some early problems in the first 5 years, they seem to be ok. I am considering removal though as...
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Was Quoted Same Price for Saline and Cohesive Gels, Why Is That? 6 answers

I have set up a consult for early July, I called 2 different places and was told it was $7,000 for Saline or Cohesive gels, I said "so same price...
before cohesive gel consultation costs

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...
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I Have a Bubble on the Top of Each Saline Implant. What Is This? 6 answers

I have a bubble on the top of each of my saline implants, i can press my finger in each one and fill like a hole there...you can see this by just...
after air bubble causes

Picking a Breast Implants Size 5 answers

How is it that some doctor would say, "pick a size" and I will put it in without a problem? And yet, another would say that the size I...
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Will my Right Saline Implant Ever Drop into Place? 5 answers

In February 2007 I had my first breast augmentation. I had 270 cc, saline implants, moderate profile. The right breast ended up "falling...
after

Can a Plastic Surgeon Perform the Removal of Fibroadenoma? 5 answers

Can fibroadenoma be removed by a plastic surgeon? If so, can this be done the same time when you get under the muscle saline breast implants through...
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Why Do my Saline Implants Still Feel Hard When I Lay Down? 5 answers

Why do my saline impalnts still feel rock hard when i lay down and its been ten months since i have had them done
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Swelling in Armpit Area After Breast Implants 5 answers

I had seline implants behind muscle done 2 weeks ago. Yes,there is a normal swelling that goes with the surgery,however my concern is about the...
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Sharp Breast Pain and Wobbling of Saline Implant Right After Mammogram 5 answers

I have had saline implants for over 14 years with no problems. I just had my annual mammogram and during the procedure I felt a sharp pain in my right...
after mammogram pain

Mod Plus OR High Profile for a Natural C Cup? 5 answers

Hi, I'm 122 lbs and 5'6". I am having surgery soon and am having trouble deciding on the profile of implant. My BWD is 12 cm and I am...
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Odds of Capsular Contracture if Patient Has Fibroadenoma? 5 answers

If you have fibroadenoma, are chances of encapsulation higher if you get saline breast implants under the muscle?
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Why Do Textured Saline Implants Have a Shorter Lifespan Than Smooth Implants? 5 answers

I have smooth saline implants, after major weightloss, i have a lot of loose skin. My doc put in 595cc in one, 600cc in the other. Within one month...
600-649cc after breasts female smooth textured

Lump in Between Breast Implant and Chest Wall 5 answers

I'm not sure if my saline breast implants (under muscle) are related but after breastfeeding now for the past year, I've been having breast...
after lumps under muscle

Can Deflated Saline Implants Be Left Alone While I Finish Breastfeeding (Up to a Year)? 5 answers

I have ten year old saline implants (went from a B to a full C- about 350cc, round, smooth, below the muscle) and after three pregnancies and lots of...
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Scar Tissue Removal Necessary Before Removing Saline Breast Implants? 5 answers

I am getting my textured Saline breast implants removed. Do I need to have my scar tissue removed?
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What Can I Do to Have a Less Round Appearance? 5 answers

I am fairly lean in my upper body. I have mod prof 300cc saline implants overfilled (for rippling purposes) to 360cc..the doctor placed them in a...
300-349cc after round

What Breast Implant is Best for Size 29 Breasts? 5 answers

I have small size breasts, so I want a Breast implants. However, I am afraid maybe its not safe? Also, I don't know what is best, silicone or saline?
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Aching Breast: 6 years post-op 5 answers

I Got Implants About 6-years Ago.  My Left Breast Has Always Had an Ache in It for Lack of a Better Word. Implants are saline, under the muscle....
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Cost to Deflate Saline Implant? 5 answers

I had salline implants in 1991, almost 20 years ago. Two years ago the left one ruptured. Up until the unexpected rupture I never had problems with my...
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After Rupture, is It Possible to Replace Just One Implant? 5 answers

My right salin breast ruptured about a week ago, is it possible to replace just that one? The implants are about 3 1/2 years old.
after rupture

Capsular Contracture During Beginning Stages of Pregnancy- What Are My Options? 5 answers

Good Morning, I have had Saline breast implants for 5 years. I have recently found out that I am expecting, 4 weeks.... However, my Right Breast has...
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Do Saline Implants Get Bigger when They Are Done Dropping? 5 answers

I got my saline moderate plus implants June 28th 2011. I gave the Doctor pictures of other girls that I had found on a plastic surgery web site. I...
after growing

Implant Pain 6 Months After Saline Implants, What's Going On? 5 answers

I've had Saline implants for 6 months and I've just started feeling pain from the whole boob i dont know what to do
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3 Weeks Post Op Hearing A Clicking on Part of Implant, Is This the Valve? 5 answers

I had under the muscle saline implants put in about three weeks ago. The Brand was Natrelle by Allergan, 65 mp ,300cc filled to 350cc. I feel a...
3 weeks post-op after causes noise under muscle valve

Pain and Itching from Saline Breast Implants 4 answers

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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High Profile Saline Implants for my Size? 4 answers

I am getting a high profile Saline breast implants that measure from 425 cc to 450 cc. I am 5'5", 130 lbs., and each of my breasts measures 11.2...
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Smooth Vs Textured Saline Breast Implants? 4 answers

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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Saline Breast Implants Safe for Microcalcifications and Mammogram? 4 answers

I am 42 years old and was told when I wa 39 that I have microcalcifications in both breasts. I have annual mammograms and there is no change in my...
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What Causes the Mold Found in Saline Implants? 4 answers

I have heard several ladies say that they had been sick due to the mold exposure found on, or in the saline implants. Is this due to the ps not using...
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3 Years Post-op: Trouble Breathing, Pain Under Right Breast, Chest Pain & Hand Numbness 4 answers

If I need an MRI do I need a referral? What kind of MRI do I ask for? The breathing is whats scary, its really affecting me. I had saline breast...
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Rippling with Textured Saline Breast Implants? 4 answers

I have textured moderate profile Saline implants placed under the muscle overfilled by 25cc and just 3 weeks after surgery starting seeing rippling in...
after breast size breasts

Will Double-bubble Get Worse over Time; Could the Implant Fall Down Lower? 4 answers

One saline implant has formed a double-bubble and hangs a little lower than the other breast,first noticed 3 weeks after implantation.It looks...
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Can Squeezing Cause Saline Implant Rupture? 4 answers

My husband has a habbit of suqeezing my implants. I had them done 4 years ago above the chest muscle and just recently I notice a change in softness...
after rupture

Since I Have Sagging Breasts, Will Silicone Create a More Saggy Look? Should I Go with Saline? 4 answers

I have a saline implant and had a banelli lift by Dr. S which didn't do much. I had a baby and now I have a lot of scar tissue that made them hard...
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Getting Large Breast Implants Using TUBA Incision? 4 answers

5'4 155lb 32yo and wear 36A want to be a full dd am doing natrelle smooth round saline implants under muscle and tuba incision thought 700 cc...
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Does This Seem Like the Correct Size? 4 answers

I am 5'6" and 215 lbs. I was a 38A before BA and had implanted 457cc on R and 492cc on left saline. I was hoping to be a C or D cup as final...
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Adding Volume to Implants 4 answers

Can a PS put more volume implant with same diameter if he makes bigger pockets.My pockets are not up to the clavicle.Ihave high profile saline...
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Could Breast Pain Be a Sign of Infection in my Implants? 4 answers

My right breast starting hurting today. I have implants. Could I have an infection? I got saline implants in 1990. Only once, about 10 years ago did I...
after infection

How Are Breast Implants Overfilled? 4 answers

This feels like a dumb question, but how can implants be overfilled? Are they not completely filled usually?
before overfilled

Replacement of Subglandular Implants Without a Lift? 4 answers

I had 275cc, filled to 325 saline implants placed subglandular 14 years ago. Two years ago I had a baby and after breast feeding the rt breast...
300-349cc subglandular

I Had Breast Implants 17 Months Ago and my Left Breast is Sensitive to Touch 4 answers

I had Saline Breast implants 17 months ago and my left breast is sensitive to touch - Some times it is unbearable - My right is all normal! I know the...
after sensitive

I Had Implants Done 27 Years Ago, Not Sure if They Are Saline or Silicone. How Can I Tell? 4 answers

Is there any way to tell if I have silicone or saline implants?
25 years post-op after saline to silicone

Saline Implants Look Smaller with Under the Muscle? 3 answers

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...
before bigger breasts

Rippling Due to Chest Workout After Breast Implants? 3 answers

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...
after breasts

Will 425cc Change Shape Dramatically if I Lose 20-25 Lbs? 3 answers

I am getting breast implants at end of March.  I'm 34A at 5'5" 145lbs medium body type, saggy breast, have elasticity. My surgeon...
before breast size

Pain Without Swelling After Saline Breast Implants 3 answers

I had Saline breast implants done 9 years ago. In the last few days, my right breast began to hurt. It just hurts; I can't explain it. It almost feels...
after pain

What to Do About Rippling After Breast Implants? 3 answers

I had 775cc and 725cc high profile smooth saline breast implants placed above the muscle 5 years ago. About a year ago, I noticed a tension deep...
after breasts

Silicone or Saline Implants? 3 answers

I'm a 48 y/o woman, 5'3 150lbs...hoping to lose another 25lbs. I am scheduled for a mommy make-over and am still indecisive about whether to...
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Right Size Saline Breast Implants for Athletic Body? 3 answers

10 yrs. ago, I had 390cc Implants. I am an athletic 140 lbs 5'4" female. I want small athletic breasts. I'm debating moderate 225cc or 250cc...
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How Long After Getting Breast Implants Do You Have to Wait to Pick Up Your Kid? 3 answers

Im getting saline breast implants after i have my baby. (number 2, first is 2 years old) i was just wondering how long is the recommended time to NOT...
after recovery

Breast Implant Burning Sensation 3 answers

Had saline implants for 10 years, lately I have a burning sensation on my left breast, should I be worried? Cause?
after breasts burning

Breast Implants Shaped Differently on One Side - What Can I Do? 3 answers

I just got my breast implants 3 weeks ago I have saline filled implants with 330 cc . Unfortunately, my left breast is shaped differently from my...
300-349cc after asymmetry revision

Does a Tightlaced Corset Rubbing Up Against my Breast Implant Every Day Wear It out Faster and Put Me at High Risk of Deflation? 3 answers

Hi I wear a tightlacing corset for up to 8 hours a day. The corset seems to rub up against my breast implant a little because it is an underbust. Will...
after clothing deflation tightness

Can I Have About 75cc Removed from a 400cc Implant? 3 answers

Two weeks ago i had a breast lift and implants. I expressed to the doctor that the right breast was larger and droopier and he knew that i wanted them...
400-449cc after

I Had Saline Implants Done over 5 Years Ago, I Have a Terrible Pain in One, a Burning That Almost Feels Like a Bad Bruise. I've 3 answers

5 years post-op after burning

Left Saline Breast Implant: Shooting Pain when Breathing, Lump in Center of Breast. What Does This Mean? 3 answers

I have saline implants that are appraoching 8 yrs old. I have a lump in the same place on each implant: directly in the center of each breast. When I...
10 years post-op after lumps pain

How Can I Find out if my Immune System is Reacting to my Saline Implants? 3 answers

I've been sick since my implantation two years ago--fatigue, inability to exercise (pre-surgery 1 hour daily), vision affected etc. Any...
2 years post-op after interaction rejection

Uncomfortably Weird Feeling 6 Years After Saline Implants 2 answers

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...
after breasts pain

Does Milk Thistle Help Soften Breast? 2 answers

I had a saline BA 7 months ago. My right one is not dropping and my doctor has had to pop the capsular contractures a few times already. he gave me...
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Sudatonic or Infrared Body Wrap After Breast Implants? 2 answers

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

Saline Breast Implants or Silicone? 2 answers

Which lasts longer between Saline breast implants and Silicone breast implants?
before breasts silicone implant

Breast Implant in Terms of Leakage, Rupture and Contracture Rates 2 answers

Trying to decide between cohesive silicone gel (gummy bear) Breast Implant vs. saline breast implant. Please help me answer which has higher (1)...
before breasts capsular contracture leak rupture side effects silicone implant

Breast Cup D Possible for my Height and Weight? 2 answers

Hi, I am 5'8" , 170 lbs., 38B and I am getting 375 cc Saline breast implants under the muscle. My surgeon won't go any bigger than that because...
before breast size

Did Mentor Change Their Saline Implants After May 2005? 2 answers

Did Mentor improve or change their round smooth saline implants after May 2005? Is that why their warrenty changed? Just wondering as I had mine in...
after

Achy Pain in Saline Implants 2 answers

I had saline implants put in about 2 years ago, but i went to another state for a doctor that was more experienced. For about the last couple of weeks...
after pain

I Had my Implants Done 3 Months Ago One is Bigger Than the Other and the Right One Sags 2 answers

My implants were done 3 months ago and one seems bigger than the other and the right one sags, The Dr out 450 in the right and 470 in the left. I...
3 months post-op 450-499cc after asymmetry

Tingling and Stinging Nipples After Saline Breast Implants 2 answers

I have saline breast implants under the muscle which are two years old now. For the past week my nipples have been killing me, they sting and burn and...
after burning nipples

Capsular Contraction's Effect on Breastmilk Production? 2 answers

I have Saline Breast Implants and they have been in with no problems for 17 years. I just had my first child and developed a capsular contracture...
after

Do You Lose CC's Behind the Muscle with Saline Implants? 2 answers

I tried on sizers and immediately fell in love & decided to go with saline's 475cc(r) & 500cc(left) but I've read that you lose volume...
cc high profile under muscle volume loss

Saline or Silicone Implants? 1 answer

Hi! I've wanted implants for a while(I'm now 20, I know I'm young but this is something I've thought about for years, and finally feel...
110-129 lbs A cup age 18-24 before silicone implant

Petite Girl Wanting Saline Implants- What Size Would Work On My Frame?

I am 103-110 lbs and 5 foot 2, 26 years old. I want saline under the muscle implants. the PS i saw told me after i showed him pictures to go with 325...
implant size petite recommendation under muscle
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