Breast Implant Revision: Q&A
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Do You Think Sientra Implant Would Help Correct Asymmetry? Should Both Breasts Be Re-done? I Want to Look Better!
My doctor wants to use a Sientra teardrop shaped implant in one of my breasts. This will be my 3rd surgery since May. I have a mild case of pectus and had an implant rupture. First surgery, he used Mentor Gel implants of the same CC's (405 moderate/Classic profile), so asymmetry wasn't corrected. Second surgery, he used a 550cc High profile implant in just the left breast. He now wants to use a Sientra implant to try and correct symmetry. He has never used them and I'm worried about outcome. Help!
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Sientra Breast Implants: Safe and More Shape Choices
First of all, I think the difference between the preoperative and postoperative photos indicate that you are more symmetical than before and your plastic surgeon has made some significant accomplishments. Most important are the measurements and physical exam in determing implants. Sientra implants have a much wider range of choices and is an excellent company that makes a safe product. Based on the results I see presently, and if you have continued trust in your surgeon I would take his...
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As you have already seen, I don't think there will be any magic in the choice of devices, rather I would recommend having a lift with acellular dermal matrix (Strattice) and smaller round, low profile devices.
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It is very hard to say or give you adequate advice without knowing your complete history. Whether you’re using Sentra, Mentor or Allergan asymmetry can be improved but, it will never be perfect. Every woman has asymmetrical breast, your breast will never be 100% perfect.
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The major cause of your current asymmetry may be related to having a narrow (high profile) implant on the left and a flatter, wider (moderate profile) implant on the right. I have found that using different profiles for each breast often gives unsatisfactory symmetry. A teardrop (contoured) implant is unlikely to correct your problem unless the profile is lower. I find tear drop shapes make little difference overall. Your problem may be somewhat complex because it appears...
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