Is it dangerous to get breast implants when you're skinny?

April 2, 2014
Asked By:Ardi11 in Brooklyn, NY

Im 24,100lbs & 5'6. My immune system isnt the best. I hav absolutely no chest. I dont even fit into an A cup bra. Id like to get around a full B cup size. after reading some surgery scares online from Bravo TVs Lilly Ghalichi, Im beginning to get afraid of breast implants. I know everyones situation is different but is it more dangerous for an extremely skinny person to get them than someone of average weight? & does the skin damage from stretching to a larger breast size?

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April 7, 2014

Answer: Too Skinny for Implants?

James N. Romanelli, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 7, 2014

Answer: Too Skinny for Implants?

James N. Romanelli, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 4, 2014

Answer: Breast Implants in Skinny Women

Matthew Schulman, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 4, 2014

Answer: Breast Implants in Skinny Women

Matthew Schulman, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 7, 2014

Answer: Implants

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Answer: Implants

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April 7, 2014

Answer: Not dangerous.

April 7, 2014

Answer: Not dangerous.

April 5, 2014

Answer: Thin with implants

April 5, 2014

Answer: Thin with implants

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