I recently had a mammogram at 34 yrs old because my doctor felt a suspicious lump which turned out to be the valve to my saline implant. My implants are 12 years old, I've breastfed 3 children & they are now bottomed out. I do not want to replace them I'm an anxious person by nature I'm sick of worrying about problems with them down the road. Can you tell from my mammogram pics just how small I'll be & if they're under the muscle? The technician commented about how I had 0 breast tissue.
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While permanent changes in sensation from breast augmentation are not common, they can occur. Sensation after augmentation typically begins to return to normal within the first 3 months, but can take up to one year. It is not possible to determine if implant removal will improve your...
From the photos you appear to be a good candidate for a breast reduction. The implants can be removed at the same time, the breasts can be downsized, and a lift can be performed. It is best to wait until you are three to six months from breastfeeding cessation to allow your breasts to return...
You can proceed as planned with having your implants removed and getting a lift without specific information about your implants. Your surgeon will perform an exam and will be able to get a general idea of how much implant versus natural tissue you have. She/He won't be able to tell you the...