Is it normal to have rib pain and throbbing back pain 3 weeks out? Also dizzy and cannot concentrate.

I prefer saline implants for many reasons.  There is a much lower incidence of capsular contracture and in most patients they feel comparable.  There are also fewer problems and reoperation in the long term.  I know many surgeons refuse to believe this so you need to decide which you are mor...

Unfortunately, without at least a photograph or even better, an in person physical exam, it will be very difficult for any one of your RealSelf team of expert plastic surgeons to diagnose your pain.There are any number of possibilities that come to mind.  If this was three weeks or three months ...

Dear LauraAnnie,I tend to prefer the periareolar incision because its the most well hidden. There is a natural border between the areola and the rest of the breast skin the hides the incision extremely well. You have to be completely naked to see it vs other incisions like transaxillary and...

At only 3 weeks postop, you are still very early in your recovery.  Changes in nipple sensation are very common.  Changes in nipple sensation can sometimes take the form of decreased sensation, and other times it can be hypersensitivity like you are describing.  It is normal to have sorene...

You pose a good question.  I would urge you though to concentrate on the final appearance and not concern yourself too much with the exact number in cc's of the implant.  The most important thing you can do is see a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in breast augmentation.  App...

Probably so, when using implants in a bra to determine size. The best way to determine size is to use actual "sizers," which are designed to give you the appearance of what implants look like in your body. They should be placed in a bra with and without a T-shirt in front of a full ...