I had a breast augmentation and my surgeon put a 540 cc implant in my already smaller sized breast and a 605 cc in my larger breast. Is this common practice?It’s been a year and a half post op and I notice The difference everyday. The doctor that did it is the top rated in my state and everyday I wonder if it was a mistake. Any suggestions on how to correct without surgery?
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The most reliable way to reposition your implants would be to use a mesh. There are a variety of meshes available, but all are costly. Depending on the integrity of your tissue, a mesh is not always necessary and many patients can achieve a successful repair with the use of internal sutures...
Go visit with a reconstructive breast surgeon and discuss your options. Your old implants can be replaced at the same time as the lumpectomy. You might even consider other options for the reconstructed breast.
Dear sisternoon,
breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to...
