I had my first post-op appt today. My PS removed steri-strips, and seemed dismissive with my questions. My right breast sits higher than my left; he said it was fine & they’re even when I lay down, so don’t worry about it. I looked at my incisions, & noticed that I could see & feel the bottom edge of the textured implant just below the incision, & below the pocket. Waiting on a call back from PS. Is this normal, & what can I do?
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February 2, 2018
Answer: Implants below incision/crease, 6 days post op. 485cc subglandular textured Sientra rounds on 12/21.
Sientra anatomic implants contain highly cohesive (gummy bear) silicone gel. This gel is form-stable so that it resists shape change in order to maintain that teardrop shape. If cut in half, it will maintain its shape as two separate halves rather than spilling out like older sil...
The rupture rates between Allergan and Sientra breast implants are almost identical in the first 10 years. It's like comparing a BMW to an Audi. Hope that's helpful.
Hello and thank you for your question. You have a concern that may women share — whether their choice of implant will reduce or increase rippling and wrinkling. First of all, any implant will have some degree of rippling and wrinkling. This phenomenon occurs from the...