I had Breast Augmentation in 2005 and last night I noticed that the right implant had ruptured. I bought the upgraded warranty at the time but I don't think the company that manufactured the implants exists anymore - Inamed. Is it possible that another company bought Inamed?
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This can be completely normal in the early post-operative period. The hardening can be from scar tissue which generally softens over time. Most surgeons use dissolvable sutures which may take several months to dissolve. Your plastic surgeon may be able to prescribe a topical cream to ease your...
There are no exercises, injections, supplements, foods, or creams that will noticeably increase breast volume or lift the breast. Most often, implants are used to augment the breasts of patients with good skin quality who lack breast volume. For patients with both a lack of volume and sagging...
It is highly unlikely that your breast implant could be rupture due to manipulation. The implants are designed to withstand 3 times your body weight in pressure. You can run over the implant with a car ( not recommended) and they will not rupture.