Silicone has been recommended to me for adding shape and a moderate change. However, I'm concerned with the silicone failing and I think I would worry less about saline,as well as no MRI needed to monitor. My surgeon plans on the transaxillary approach and it seems that saline would be more desirable. I think I would be more comfortable with saline but I'm worried that I will be sacrificing a good result. Thank you.
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Answer: Extremely dense breasts and breast augmentation
Your implants are tough and meant to last all sorts of stress over time. That being said, our own bodies give out with time as does every living and and just about everything else in life (e.g. cars, microwave ovens) and so is the case for implants. For silicone implants prior to...
What is more important than any specific artificially determined "ideal" ratio, which may or not be achievable in any particular patient, is the overall desired cosmetic outcome.The best
cosmetic result in any particular breast augmentation patient depends on a
variety of...
After Breast augmentation there is frequently swelling and your total breast volume will be larger than it is when fully healed. Especially under the muscle, the implant takes a while to "drop" into position. This is more so with smooth round implants and does not apply as much to the newest...