I have capsular contracture in my right breast, and my surgeon recommended unilateral capsulectomy, w/ implant replacement on the right side. I’m nervous about my breasts looking uneven. Has anyone else been through this? I’m relatively satisfied with my left side, but I wish I had a bit more cleavage and I wish my breasts flattened out less when I lie down. Coming into this, I was expecting both breasts to be revised, and I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around fixing just one
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Dear Starrshine2007,
breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to...
There is no set implant size for bra cup size. A frequently used estimate is 150cc for each increase in cup size; therefore A to C would be 300cc in the average patient. Not all bras are measured the same way. Usually, when I increase or decrease cup size its at least 100cc change to see results.
Dear Independent5380,numbness can occur. It depends on the operation but often times sensation can return in a couple of weeks, a year, or not at all. Nipple sensation itself is very important and can sometimes be lost with breast surgery. This is often mentioned in the risks of the consent...
