For example, if you posted a picture of a patient with an implant size that reads 300 cc's, is that the actual size of the implant or what was filled into the implant? I'm scheduled to get a 250 cc Mentor Moderate Plus saline implant filled to 300. I'm trying to look at pictures online, but am not sure if I should look at augmentations labeled 250cc's or 300 cc's.
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If your breasts are sagging, placing larger implants will not necessarily lift them. Commonly a breast lift procedure should be combined to improve the shape as well. I can not really comment on yoru other concerns because I did not do your original surgery and do not know exaclty...
There is a lack of sufficient data to substantiate long term volume corrections and changes. This is a procedure which has only been performed over the past 10 years and the long term follow up is still being collected. Theoretically it should last a lifetime and will change with weight gain and...
Breast Implants are covered if they are being used as part of a reconstruction after breast cancer or mastectomy. Insurance companies generally do not cover other procedure as they deem them cosmetic surgery.