Had my consult with my PS. He said salines could last a lifetime given there are no problems. He said that cohesive gel silicones would require replacement at 10 years. He did not expand on this. I am wondering why at 10 years? Even if there are no apparent problems with the implant do they require replacement? I am concerned about constant screening with silicones and the safety of the implant should it rupture - and not be known. Do Salines drop more over time? 34A w/good tissue.
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Breast augmentation with implants is an imperfect operation. Your surgeon should review all the pros and cons of each type of technique and category of implant. He should review what the ideal implant might be for each situation. Thus may not coincide with the result you want so compromises or...
Using a bra with padding underneath or sometimes an underwire breast during the waiting period may be helpful and should be discussed during the waiting period which many surgeon like to wait 6-12 months following surgery"Bottomed Out" is the term given to implant displacement, where the...
Db4758: Sorry to hear about your predicament. My answer is predicated on a lot of assumptions, so ultimately, you will have to confide in your Surgical Oncologist and PS. Assumptions: 1) Your SO plans a skin sparing/nipple sparing mastectomy. If your case will require removal...