There may be several methods to achieve your goals. If you are satisfied with your crease then a simple exchange with a moderate plus will likely provide you with an improved result. I generally feel the silicone moderate profiles or too flat for most patients. Alternatively if your breast crease is too low... more
Choosing the right profile implants for revision surgery?
I currently have high profile Silicone Breast Implants as part of Breast reconstruction due to breast cancer. I'm not happy with the projection and will be having revision surgery Sept 8th. What should I choose for my replacement?
My surgeon says I could go with the moderate plus or moderate. We are trying to achieve more volume above nipple line and collarbone without going over into armpit area.
3 answers to “Choosing the right profile implants...”
A: Choosing breast implants
Dear Flygirl I have several patients with the same complaints where we are trying to balance projection with upper pole fullness. I am asking these patients to be patient (sorry about the wording) until the Allergan 410's become readily available for reconstructive use. I feel these will be the implant... more
A: Right implants for revision breast surgery
If you feel that your reconstructed breasts have too much projection, then moderate or moderate+ implants may be an appropriate choice. These implants can give you a more fill above the nipple line while providing a less projection. The two implant manufucters label their implant styles differently... more
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