I have had saline implants (360 under the muscle) for a little over 10 weeks now and am loving my results. However, I have gained about 6 lbs since surgery, which I know doesn't sound like much, but I've been exercising and dieting for the past 3 weeks and haven't lost any weight. I have never struggled with trying to lose weight so I can't help but wonder if this is related to the implants. Is this normal? Do implants affect metabolism?
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Thank you for the question. Based on the details you have provided, the pressure you have applied would not cause the breast implants to deflate. If you are concerned that the breast implant is deflated due to a rupture, it is best that you see your plastic surgeon for an examination...
Ibuprofen is a blood thinner, similar to aspirin. I recommend my patients do not take any blood thinners 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after surgery. Talk with your surgeon before taking anything else. ac
Christopher J. Inglefield, MBBS, FRCS(Plast) says:
Thank you for your question. B-Lite implants are not available in the US or Canada. I have used these in London UK for the past 2 years. You are right that the main attraction is the lighter weight - all of my patients choose B-Lite implants for this reason. They are 30%...
