Hello, I have Mentor silicone implants put in 3 months ago. Now, I have to have a chest x-ray for a visa where they need to see my lungs for TB and my heart. Are these visible with my implants? I've had an x-ray before my surgery but as soon as I arrive at the foreign country they will need to take one more so I cannot conceal the fact that I've had a breast augmentation. Looking forard for your answers.
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In thin individuals with overfilled saline implants, the valve can sometimes be felt. As for the bottoming out and lateral displacement, it sounds as though your overall tissues are not supporting the implants very well. Consider the use of a dermal matrix (Strattice) to provide an...
The single greatest complication in my experience in breast augmentation is implant asymmetry. One of the implants may be higher or lower than the other. If this is present right after surgery in the first few weeks, further implant settling may correct this problem. Once most of the swelling...
Hello and thank you for your question. Honestly, a formal in-person evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. There are several reasons for this:
1) Bra sizes vary based on the clothing store (for example, Victoria's Secret tends to upsize everyone by a whole cup size)
2) Most...
