I got my current implants in 1995 and am having no problems, but they are starting to sag more than I would like. They are under the muscle and were inserted through my armpit. If/when they need to be replaced, can I go under the arm again? I like the idea of having no visible scars...and my nipples are already almost completely numb, so I dont' want to risk any further loss of sensation.
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Answer: Can I have an Implant Exchange through an Axillary Incision?
Unfortunately, it’s impossible to move implants in an inward
direction without surgery. This type of maneuver would require expansion of the
medial breast pockets.This would
require surgical intervention. Even if
your implants could be moved in an inward direction, it’s not necessarily in
...
What you are asking your surgeon to achieve is one of the commonest requests in redo breast surgery. Increasing implant volume will make you happy while the new bigger implants are tight relative to your skin envelope. This will last perhaps a year or two at best. After that...
Hi there-
For a woman your size, both of the implants you mention are fairly large...
And I strongly agree with Dr. Aldea as well- the appropriate way to select implants for any individual patient should involve not only her goal for appearance, but also a detailed understanding of her...