So i forgot to mention to my PS that the right side of my upper body protrudes out more than the left, from my glenoid process, to clavicle, to sternum and ribs, so this makes my right breast look a little bigger in certain bras. Does this mean we'll have to use two different size implants with my BL and BA? Is this common to have?
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December 11, 2014
Answer: My breast bone has different size. Does this mean we'll have to use two different size implants?
The valve in a saline implant creates a very slight prominence that is generally completely camouflaged by even a modest amount of soft tissue coverage. Physical exam would clarify the specific issue.
I would suggest going back to your surgeon and "trying on" both sizes. Twenty-five cc's is not a large volume. If you are struggling between the two sizes, you might want to choose the larger. The high profile implant gives move projection. There is not a wrong choice between these 2 sizes, it...
Many women who have lupus do have silicone implants. However, your medical doctor might be the one you need to ask. If your symptoms are mild and well controlled, and you are not on large doses of steroids that would interfere with healing, you might be a good candidate for surgery.