Breast Implant Revision, Going From Silicone to Saline to Adjust Asymmetry, is this best Choice?

I am having revision surgery, I currently have silicone 286 and 310cc's My breasts were different sizes. They're still different size so I'm going with saline probably 400cc, he will be able to make them more even with saline, correct? I'm 5'2" and about 98lbs. How big should I go? Am I making a good choice to go from silicone to saline? The MRI thing freaks me out also, and not knowing if they're broken does too with the silicone, please help!

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Breast Augmentation Revision - Asymmetry

Significant breast asymmetry can be improved with breast procedures. These procedures may include, breast augmentation, breast reduction and or breast lift procedures. Only an examination with your doctor will determine which options are appropriate. Performing these procedures can improve symmetry but, identical symmetric results will never be achieved. Advantages and disadvantages of implant type needs to be discussed with your doctor. more

Switching from Silicone to Saline???

At 5'2 and 98 lbs., you are thin. I NEVER recommend saline implants for someone who is thin because you can feel the difference and rippling can be seen. I think it would be a mistake for you to change from slicone to saline implants. If you want to go bigger that is understandable. You did not give your cup size or any photographs so it is hard to decide what size would be best for you. I would leave it up to the surgeon's discretion to use different... more

Saline or Silicone Breast Implants for Revisionary Breast Surgery?

Thank you for the question. In your question you expressed several concerns regarding the pros and cons of silicone and saline breast implants. When a patient states that she is “freaked out” about a certain size of breast implant, it is generally best to avoid that implant. I usually suggest that patients educate themselves as much as possible so that they make as rational/objective a decision as possible. You may find the FDA website a useful resource while... more

Revision breast implants

No two breasts are exactly the same. So even after revision they may not look as close as you may like. Saline does afford modifications to adjust the volume a bit easier, but silicone implants can be used as well.