My doctor has a size chart comparing Sientra implants to Mentor. Where can I find this?

Thank you for your question. All implants have to go through rigorous testing and FDA approval before they can be used in humans. All silicons are not created equal. There was a large recall of PIP implants (used in Europe) b/c they were using industrial grade silicone, which has not been...

Coughing will not cause breast implant rupture.  Common cause of rupture include trauma to the area such as an automobile accident, needle insertion for a biopsy, capsular contracture, or compression during a mammogram.  Small flaws in the outer shell of the implant (tear or hole) or...

Thank you for your question. You are still early in your recovery from breast augmentation surgery.  Your breast will change for many months.  Are you masaging your implamnts? Discuss your concerns with your surgeon.  Best wishes

Now that your tegaderm has fallen off, I would use gauze, or telfa pad. Either is probably fine, and other options are also available. Its most important to keep the wound clean and dry. The slight open area sounds normal - its unlikely to not be sewn together so much as the wound edges may have...

Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. Keep in mind that no one will replace your own plastic surgeon when it comes to accurate assessment, advice, and meaningful reassurance. You should be aware that a significant percentage of patients at your stage of re...

Breast reconstruction with tissue expanders followed by implant placement is a very different process than a breast augmentation.  In breast augmentation we discuss the implants dropping and fluffing later on but in reconstruction with tissue expanders that process does not really happen, if it ...