what should I do if my surgeon charged me for silicone implants but I received saline?? I got my implants done in 2017 but just realized I paid for silicone but received saline as I requested. Please help!
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Thank you for your question. Your left side implant is displaced superiorly and laterally, and the pocket is closed off medially. This could happen due to capsular contracture when scar tissue forms tightly around the implant, distorting its position and shape. This can be effectively addressed...
The answer to this question is dependent on a number of factors. One is certainly your lifestyle- for patients who are very active, frequently lift, and are worried about animation deformity- subfascial augmentation can be a great option. However, it is also dependent on anatomy- For those...
Dear Compassionate873954,
bottoming out occurs when the implant falls below the current breast crease or inframammary line. It's more likely to happen with inframammary incisions, which is why I try not to use the inframammary approach to any breast surgery.
Bottoming out can also occur if an...