I am 5'4'' very slim and had very small breasts (even a A cup bra was too big for me). I wanted to be larger but natural but I was on a budget. So I went abroad for breast implants on suggestion of a friend who had had success. I agreed to have McGhan/Allergan round moderate textured profile cohesive silcone gel 200g. But when I saw the implant info/tags, they state the implants to be by Allergan BUT: CUI brand, low profile. and responsive silicone gel.I feel shocked, cheated, and scared. Have I been given an economy brand? Is it safe? Is responsive gel less safe than the cohesive gel that I had agreed? It turns out as I understand CUI dont even offer a moderate profile, just high and low, so will I look too flat? The hospital and doctor have said they will replace them if I am not happy -- but is such a process practical and safe, having just had the surgery? Should I wait and see? Or do the ones I now have me are more likely to leak?
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The early days of breast implants was largely focused on silicone implants due to their more natural feel. All implants were placed into the subglandular position. Unfortunately, as the use of these implants progressed they were found to have a substantially greater risk of capsular...
Hello,
Silicone gel implants are subject to less contracture (hardening) over the long term when placed under the pectoral muscles.
"Overs" may require more surgery over the long term to deal with this problem should it arise.
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You are very early out of surgery so I would recommend that you do not worry about the size just yet. The breast shape and size does change as the implant drops into the pocket. Many patients have told me that it does look bigger after things have settled. Enjoy your results and...