I awoke this morning to my breast being sensitive. I leaned up against something and noticed that it was hard as a rock. When I felt my breast, I could feel and also see the edge of the implant pressing against my skin just above my nipple. Like the implant has shifted. It's hard to see in the pics. What has happened and what do I need to do now? Will I need another surgery to have the implants replaced? I've had the implants for 11 years and when they were put in, I had a breast lift as well.
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The amount to be placed in an expander depends upon a number of facors including the quality of the skin, the quality of the surgical of the surgical scar, the size of the expander and comfort. There is no set amount that should be placed in the expander. The other factor in the process is the...
From your photos, it appears that you not only are deflated, but also have some degree of excess skin. I would consider a consultation with board certified plastic surgeon to get a better idea of what you might need. This is a complicated question to answer and it is likely that you will need a...
Thank you for your question! I find it difficult to believe a plastic surgeon would do a breast augmentation on a 16 year old. You have to be 18 for saline implants and 21 for gel. I recommend waiting. Best of luck!Dr Dhaval PatelDouble Board CertifiedPlastic SurgeonChicagoHoffman Est...
