I’m looking into getting breast implants since my breast disappeared, deflated, and never grew back after breastfeeding. During the times of breast feeding I developed mastitis 7 times with my last two children ( I have a total of 3). It’s been 6 years since I last breast feed along with no further mastitis issues. I’m wondering if I’m at risk for developing mastitis if I move forward with breast implant?
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The chance of you being allergic to silicone implants is almost 0%. I assume that you have silicone implants on both sides, and since the rash is on one side only, you can rule out that this is the cause of the reaction. Check with your treating plastic surgeon. If that doesn't get you...
Ultimately it is up to you if you want to get larger implants. You have to understand that at some point to increase the volume of the implant you will have to use a wider implant and wider implants on a petite frame will have unintended consequences of making you look heavier. I have a...
Thank you for your question. Based on your photographs it is unlikely that you will need a breast lift. In my experience high-profile smooth implants or the new Mentor Xtra smooth silicone gel implants improve projection and a my choice to use in patients who have glandular ptosis or minimal s...
