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Can I Achieve These Breasts from What My Surgeon Has Suggested? (photo)

asked 3 months ago by anon in australia in Brisbane
Latest answer by Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Question viewed 214 times
Tags: expectation, recommendation, Thailand, type

My surgeon in Thailand has suggested: polyurethane, round shaped, high profile, 325 and 350 cc implants to be placed subfascial using the breast fold incision. NB: I requested the polyurethane cover implants. I have added a photo of my breasts and a photo of the breasts I VERY much desire. I am in love with them! (image found on the internet-public domain) Thank you :)

7 answers to Can I Achieve These Breasts from What My Surgeon Has Suggested? (photo)

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Polyurethane implants?

I would exercise caution when travelling abroad for cosmetic surgery. In the US, polyurethane implants were withdrawn from the market due to safety concerns. That apart, it may be difficult to achieve your aesthetic ideal without a mastopexy, or lift. You may want to arrange a consultation with one of the qualified Gold Coast plastic surgeons down the road from you.

Glynn Bolitho, PhD, MD, FACS
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Travel to Third World for Plasic Surgery May Be Risky

I agree with Dr. Aldea that traveling to foreign countries for plastic surgery may be a choice that you will come to regret. There is no way to validate credentials of the surgeon ,safety of surgical facility or the quality of the products used during the procedure. Costs are likely to be cheaper because their standards are lower. If you have a complication after leaving Thailand, you will not have access to your doctor to take care of... more

Mary Lee Peters, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.maryleepetersmd.com

Polyurethane implants

No certified plastic surgeon in the US will use polyurethane implants. They were taken off the market in the US in the late 1980's due to migration of polyurethane. Plastic surgery in Thailand can be very unpredictable. I am currently treating a patient who went to Thailand from Houston, developed breast infections, which required both implants to be removed. She paid $14,000 to have this done in Thailand but it could have be done in the US for less than half that... more

Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Can I Achieve These Breasts from What My Surgeon Has Suggested?

I am not sure whether and why you would be traveling from Australia to Thailand for your surgery, and if it is because of cost, I hope you fully understand what you are sacrificing and how vulnerable you may be should problems develop after you are back home. Fixing problems is more difficult and more expensive than avoiding them in the first place. Nevertheless, other issues involve the use of polyurethane implants, which were taken off the market in the US as their safety had not... more

Robert M. Grenley, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Polyurethane implants are long gone in the USA

First, you need to consider that these implants have been gone from the US market since about 1989 and ask why that is. Second, you need to fall out of love with the result photos because you would need a lift to get anywhere close to that and will have scars that the result photo doesn't have. Each person is unique and you can't dial up a result you want from somebody else's photos.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Photos are unrealistic

Given the shape of your breasts, an augment will not produce the result you are seeking. You probably need an augment and lift. After the PIP scandal in France, I cannot emphasize enough that implants used in unregulated markets can be dangerous and do not meet the standard of care. Who will take care of you in Australia if you develop complications? Medical tourism can be risky and not cost effective in the longrun. These implants have been taken off the US market because of... more

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation with Polyurethane Breast Implants

Whil Australia is teeming with great Plastic surgeons I do understand the attraction of cheaper Cosmetic surgery overseas. However, I would advise your exercise a lot of caution. Polyurethane implants were taken off the market in the US because of multiple safety concerns and they will never be used here again. Before subjecting yourself to such implants and life long expensive corective revision surgery, please do more reading on this topic.

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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