What are the chances that I will also develop capsular contraction?

Thank you for your question.  In general insurance companies do not view corrective surgery for breast asymmetries, even large ones, as medically necessary and will not cover the procedure.  That said, if your larger implant is causing you significant issues from a neck/back pain point of v...

Usually this is not an issue as the recovery is fairly quick, but each individual case may be different.  Find a board certified plastic surgeon who has performed thousands of these procedures and has hundreds of pictures and reviews. Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA

Thank you for your question.  In our practice we typuically advise our patients to cease smoking and drinking alcohol as soon as possible, but at least 2 weeks prior to surgery.Best regards,Dr. Lane F. Smith, MDPlastic SurgeonLas Vegas, NV

You should definitely not taper off any antipsychotic drugs without direct communication and direction from your prescribing physician. Talk this over with your plastic surgeons as well.

It's a good question. The difference in diameter between the two implants is 2.5 mm. This is a small difference. Many surgeons would be willing to place the 325cc implant for you.If you desire the 325cc implant, make sure you talk to your surgeon so that can discuss your preferences.

 Knee-high stockings are used to prevent blood clots in elective surgery. Breast augmentation is a procedure which is very low risk for blood clots. Many plastic surgeons, including me, use them as a simple, safe and economical way to compress the calves during surgery. In my opinion, I believe ...