Would you recommend replacing textured implants due to the risk of lymphoma?

Dear BaddestB, breast revision surgery is the most difficult plastic surgery procedure performed. Botched breast surgery alters normal tissue planes and laxity, the ability of breasts to heal properly, and leaves scar tissue that dramatically affects the level of difficulty of the corrective...

Thanks for your question! You don't appear to have any deformities. Pre-operatively, your nipple and areola were lower on the breast mound than some patients. If you still bothered that they are too low, then a vertical mastopexy is the right answer. If you can live with them being a little bit...

Dear user0000011001, capsular contracture happens. In fact, every implant has a capsule form around it, its just a certain percentage develop thick capsules. There is a lot we don't know about it actually. Some think that bacteria that gets on the implant during insertion can increase the risk....

Dear 9l7nM8e2e8ia, capsular contracture affects people approximately one in 20. No one knows exactly what causes it and what can prevent it completely. It's important for your doctor to use a minimal incision and a Keller funnel as a sleeve to protect the implant from touching anything before...

Dear Hollyfit1, every surgery carries a risk of potential complications. Breast augmentation is a straight forward procedure with a low risk of complications. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you...

Dear Goldenbear, breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to...