I want to get a BA, but I have a strong family history of breast cancer (maternal gma had it 2x, maternal sister diagnosed at 34). I had a mammo and ultrasound 6 mos ago to check a lump, and genetic testing. Results from mammo were a 3 on the BI-RAD scale, and I do not carry the BRCA mutations. I just had a follow up ultrasound (waiting for results), but I'm hoping to have my BA done this summer. Do you think it's safe for me to have a BA, and how long after a BA is it safe to have a mammo?
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Any of the implants you are considering should give you a nice result. I encourage you to return to your surgeon to further discuss your goals for surgery. Many have sample implants you can "try on" to give you a feel for how you may appear after surgery.
From the submitted photo it does appear that your implant is bottoming out. This can be seen by the nipple pointing more upward, as you mentioned, as well as the inframammary incision moving forward. I encourage you to return to your surgeon for an evaluation to discuss your options.