12 days go I tripped and fell hard on my left rib cage, and the left breast area over the rib is still very sore. I got silicone implants in 2005 after bilateral mastectomy. I've never had an MRI on them. Should I now, in case of a leak? I am 59, cancer free 11 years (DCIS).
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Answer: When should I get an MRI of my implants after breast reconstruction.
Depending on the individual anatomy and desired results, estimations and measurements and the decision about the type of the implants to be used should be made for each patient individually along with a detailed mutual conversation and a physical examination. The elements that form up the bre...
The best implant profile for each patient is the one that enhances the volume of the breast without adding to the width of the chest and yet still gives you the volume that you want.In other words no one can really answer that question for you except yourself.Thank you for posting your photo...
There are underlying anatomic issues that limit the maximal size implant that can be accommodated during a breast augmentation procedure. Judging by your posted photo I would doubt that a 34 E could be achieved during a single operation. If this truly is your goal, this could be accomplished by ...
