Hi I am 5'4, 128lbs, no kids, very little breast, and no kids. Had 1st BA in 2006 HP saline submuscular making me a 34C. Had 2nd BA 11 days ago due to capusular contracture. Dr chose 470cc (i wanted 510cc) Sientra mod silicone "gummy" implant. I feel small and no different than I did prior to 2nd BA.
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The polyurethane coating around silicone breast implants was the issue that caused the FDA such concern in the 1990's and eventually led to a moratorium on all silicone gel breast implant devices. I would definitely recommend choosing an implant that is FDA approved in the United States. There a...
There is no absolute standard for cup size, therefore the appearance is what is important. A cup size can't truly be determined based on the number of cc an implant is, because the cup size is arbitrarily determined by the manufacturer of the bra. As many of my patients have told me, they may be...
Thanks for your question. In terms of implants, silicone gel implants, particularly the latest generation or "gummy bears," are considerably more expensive than saline-filled implants. This is because they cost more to manufacture, and are arguably more durable and are preferable to saline...