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Dear vvxx,upper pole fullness is achieved with appropriate implant selection but more importantly, submuscular placement, and precise pocket dissection. The submuscular placement allows the muscle to cover the top part of the implant which allows the upper pole to appear more full. Keeping away from the lateral chest during pocket dissection allows the implant to remain higher and prevents it from falling off to the side. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Your surgeon should have discussed the risks with you during the consultation and has probably given you written information about the risks. Ideal implants are still saline implants and can still have ripples. Not all of your muscle will be cut, but just some on the lowest aspect of your...
Hello, and thanks for your question. It should not affect milk production in the general population, but there is a small chance that it can affect production. Most of my patients have had no issues but that is a risk you need to be aware of before surgery. Please see a board-certified physician...
700 cc is a big implant - meaning heavy implant. Your symptoms sound similar to patients that have large breasts seeking breast reduction - which can happen with large implants.
Yes. Dual-plane always includes the release of the pectoralis from its insertion along the lower part of the breast. Different dual-plane levels are based on how high the separation of glandular (breast) tissue from underlying pectoralis is performed. Your plastic surgeon should be able to tell...
Your experience could be caused from several different reasons, including capsular contracture. It is difficult to determine without an in person assessment. You may want to contact your plastic surgeon and have an ultrasound or MRI of the implants. I wish you luck.
Even though you have almost healed from your last surgery, external ultrasound treatments and Accolate could be tried. If you have no results, then you will need surgery.