What is the maximum time an expander can remain in place before it has to be replaced with the implant?

Thank you for your question. You’re very early in the recovery phase from breast implant surgery. Over the next few weeks your breasts will change. Final results take 6 months. I would expect some asymmetry by looking at your preop photo. Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon.

Cigarette smoke contains 4000 toxic substances.  The effects of each of these substances on the outcome of a breast augmentation has not been studied individually.  The most important issues with cigarette smoke is the carbon monoxide, which compromises the oxygen delivery to the...

There are many advantages to sub muscular dual plane placement and very many disadvantages to sub glandular placement. I would see no indication to do anything but sub muscular. The most sophisticated approach to breast augmentation is through the armpit with a surgical camera (transaxillary...

Thank you for your question.  Follow you surgeons specific recommendations for types of bras. Best wishes

Physiotherapy for your back can be initiated. See an orthopedist and your regular physician for their input. Sometimes back pain is more serious then we realize. Good luck, and feel better.

I would recommend you wait until your are 18 or closer to 18. If a psychiatrist were to recommend this sooner than a plastic surgeon may consider it but your better off waiting in my opinion. Best wishes