Interested in a breast augmentation and curious about the options- looking for upper pole fullness/cleavage as my breast tissue naturally sits low with broad shoulders. Would an implant work? Are there any other options if avoiding implants?
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Since you have less breast tissue, it's likely that the implants were placed under the muscle. If you want a larger breast volume now, the first implants likely stretched the skin, so it may be possible to place implants around 450-500 cc. However, as the implants increase in size, their...
You are quite right in determining that the size of breast implant that will be most appropriate for you will be determined by the width (and height) of your breasts, and your goals for surgery. You could consider 3D simulation to get an idea of what different size implants would look like in...
Both will be a risk to develop a hypertrophic scar, but it may be less noticeable underneath. Scar products and steroid injections can be helpful after surgery. The axillary incision is least likely to form a hypertrophic scar, but it does carry additional risks and is harder to reuse in the...
