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How good are " Mentor Siltex Round Moderate plus cohesive I" breast implants?

vilenasMar 24, 2015
How good are " Mentor Siltex Round Moderate plus cohesive I" breast implants? If they leak, can silicone migrate to surrounding breast tissue?

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Donald Groves, MD

Hello and thank you for your question. Honestly, a formal in-person evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. There are several reasons for this: 1) Bra sizes vary based on the clothing store (for example, Victoria's Secret tends to upsize everyone by a whole cup size) 2) Most...

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS

Two things happen and seem paradoxical. As as the swelling goes down there will be some shrinkage but at the same time as the muscle relaxes your breast projection grows. In general the breast shape and size proportionality improves..Breast implants initially after surgery when placed in a...

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Farah Naz Khan, MD

Agree with Dr. Lepore...air can get trapped around the implant during surgery but this will resolve with time. I typically advise my patients that it can take a good 4-6 months to fully heal from this type of surgery. If this continues bothering you, best to see your operating surgeon so you can...

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Roxanne Sylora, MD

It is common to have some concerns after one week.  Things will still change with time.  If you were uneven before, and you had identical implants placed on both sides, then you will likely remain uneven.  Some of this may improve.  They may not get bigger, but the shape may...

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Donald Groves, MD

Hello and thank you for your question. Honestly, a formal in-person evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. There are several reasons for this: 1) Bra sizes vary based on the clothing store (for example, Victoria's Secret tends to upsize everyone by a whole cup size) 2) Most...

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Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC

Its tough to tell without examining you, since capsular contracture is best diagnosed by feeling how hard the breast is. It does look as though your capsule may be tight on the left side, but again, without feeling it its tough to say. I would suggest getting a consult with a local board...

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