Anatomical implants 210cc too small? I'm 3 weeks post op. (photos)

Neither silicone nor saline breast implants will interfere with taking or reading X-rays of your lungs. Mammograms are less sensitive for ruptures, but all of the data on this is outdated.  MRI will have greater sensitivity and specificity for rupture. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified P...

Most patients think in terms of cup sizes; where breast implants are measured in volume.  The average size breast implant in the US is 350 cc; the smallest is about 100 cc; the largest 800 cc.   Available implant sizes with associated shape, volume, dimensions, projection specifications, and w...

Hi. Thanks for posting your questions. It sounds like your breast swelling may be hormone related, given they occur in relation to your menstrual cycle. You have done the right thing in getting it assessed with an MRI, and making arrangement to see a plastic surgeon. One thing which...

Thanks for your question. Your Base Width Diameter determines the maximum size of implant you can accomodate before the edges become visible beyond the footprint of your breast. However you can go any size smaller than this. If you anyway have some volume in your breasts then it should cover the...

Shaped devices and texture go hand in hand.The purpose of texture (in the case of shaped implants) is to prevent device rotation. In contrast to round devices, shaped implants need to maintain a particular orientation within the pocket. If a round device rotates, it is still round. If a shaped...

I appreciate your question. I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at ...