Glenview Breast Implants doctors
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Peter D. Geldner, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 1325, Chicago |
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Srdjan Ostric, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
5645 W. Addison St Suite 248, Chicago |
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Laurie Casas, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
2050 Pfingsten Road Suite 270, Glenview |
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Steven Bloch, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
1160 Park Avenue West Ste. 2E , Highland Park |
Recent Answers
Hello, I had one breast that was smaller; Therefore, I have two different silicone implant sizes. My surgery was a year and a half ago. It seems that my right implant (the larger one) does not move as freely, or feel as soft as my left implant. I was wondering if I could be developing capsular contracture, or if this is common with two different sizes since the larger implant is under the breast with less tissue. They are under the muscle and do not look different. Thank you for your time!
It is possible that you have developed capsular contacture, but it is difficult to tell without specific data, ie size of the implants, nature of the implants, etc. That being said, there are things that are difficult to assess without physical examination, one of those is capsular contacture. Tactile feedback obtained through a physical exam seems the only way to really know for sure.
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 through the nipples. He says it's easier and better that way, and that the silicone won't fit through the nipples Another doctor wants to go through the nipples again. Please advice which way is best. The original way through the nipples or under the breast.
The decision to replace saline implants with silicone is a common one. The choice of incision is dependent upon many variable. The first should be a question of the pre-existing incision. All attempts should be made not put any additional scars of the body.
I had saline implants for 10 years then one leaked (due to defective valve), deflated quickly, and encapsulated, so I had them both replaced with silicone. Now, a year later, i am experiencing swelling near my armpit, tenderness, and a small fever. My breast on this side has begun to itch, get smaller, and hard, while the other remains fine. my doctor says it is my fault for not massaging them everyday for the rest of my life, and it is a contracture. Is this really all me?
there are many potential causes for capsular contracture and it is a poorly understood problem. It is inappropriate for anyone to blame the patient for this problem. The goal should be to try and find the solution and make things better, not blame.
