I had Breast Implants put in in 1997. I got pregnant a little while after getting the implants. My implants encapsulated causing pain and discomfort. I had them removed, but chose not to do any reconstructive surgery until I was done having children.I would like to get a Breast Lift to fix the sagging. However, I am an A cup. My question is if I tried implants again, maybe over the muscle as opposed to under, are my chances extremely high of it encapsulating again?
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February 2, 2011
Answer: Implant encapsulation ofter second augmentation
Post-operative cleavage will depend on your pre-surgery cleavage. You have wide-set breasts, which means you'll probably continue to have wide-set breasts after surgery. However, while you may have a bit of improvement, it may not be as much as you want. Unfortunately, your surgeon can only do...
Your condition is called Pectus Carinatum ( latin for "bird like" chest")
A lot of good advice has been given on this forum, I would only add that the best option for you will be to use a High Profile implant.
The high profile implant projects more from the chest wall, counteracting the effect...
Patients who I see in consultation for drooping breasts (ptosis) or volume loss after pregnancy (pseudoptosis) almost always have one very important question. "Can my drooping be corrected with just implants or do I need a lift".
Here is the answer based on what I look for and ask each patient...