I have saline implants that are too big and I want them removed and don't know if I need smaller implants or none at all. Can saline implants be drained in a doctors office several days prior to surgery (leaving the implant shell empty until surgically removed a few days later) to see how much breast tissue there is before surgery? I would love to know how large I will be with a lift prior to committing to a smaller implant.
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Answer: Draining Saline Implants prior to Surgery - sometimes beneficial
Implant ruptures occur rarely. When they do, the typical treatment is to remove the implants and the capsules. This is best done through an incision beneath the breast. All visible silicone is removed, and the pockets are washed thoroughly. Microscopic silicone particles...
A palpable ridge or implant edge can be normal. A visible ridge at the superior border of the breast may resolve with time, as subpectoral implants often appear high at first. If it does not resolve in a few months, it may be due to an implant that is too big, a pocket that is too...
If you went from a size B to a size C with a 200cc implants, that means that your chest size is 38 or more. You have to decide what size breast you want to have or are comfortable with. If you want to be a D cup, you will need a 400cc implants. For a DD you will need 600cc implants. Obviously,...
