Hi! I am a woman in my mid twenties and I had a breast augmentation 2 years ago. I was about 20 lbs thinner then I currently am when I had the procedure and still wasn’t fully at my goal weight. I would like to lose 50 lbs in total and would like to know what to expect with my implants with that level of weight loss? I do hope they will get smaller and perkier if I work out while losing weight. Mostly just concerned about sagging and loose skin….
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No, the incision will need to be all around the areolae, or the shape will not be round but strange. Sometimes the areolar reduction needs to be done at a second stage if an augmentation is being done. The areola is the most stretchy skin of the breasts. When enlarging the breasts, it also...
More information or an exam is needed to help determine a recommended implant for you. In addition to a discussion of your goals, measurements of your breasts are taken during a consultation. Volume is one consideration, but others include type, profile, and shape. If you are happy with how...
Bruising, soreness, and tenderness after rough squeezing can be normal due to the pressure applied to the breast tissue. However, when you have breast implants, it's important to monitor any unusual symptoms closely, as significant trauma could potentially cause implant damage.
A rupture may not...