All Questions

Can I tastefully go from 450 cc salines to 550 cc silicone? I'm 5 feet, 120 lbs.

Breast Implant Replacement - 12 answers

I am scheduled to have my 14-year-old implants changed out. I'd like to go a tad bigger. I slide laterally, so we are also doing pocket revisions. Is 550 hp silicone too much? Read more

My breast augmentation scars are very raised, bumpy and ridged. Is this normal one week post-op?

Breast Augmentation - 12 answers

I'm 7 days post-op from a breast augmentation with lift. I was an A cup with sag and the implants I chose were 295cc & 265cc silicone with anchor stitch. My incisions are very raised, bumpy and ridged. Is this ... Read more

I am almost 6 months post-breast augmentation and my breasts are itchy. Could this be because my skin is still stretching?

Breast Augmentation - 12 answers

Should I hold out for Sientra gummpy implants or move forward with Mentor implants?

Breast Augmentation - 12 answers

I keep reading that Sientra (using gummy-shaped) is the best overall quality implant choice due to its lower rupture rate, lower contrapture rate, softer edges softer, more natural feel, warranty, size options,... Read more

I have an infected seroma in my left breast two weeks post-op. Will the antibiotics I was given work?

Breast Augmentation - 12 answers

I had silicone gel implants and a breast lift two weeks ago. I now have an infected seroma in my left breast. My surgeon prescribed antibiotics and has prepared me for the fact that the implant may need to be r... Read more

I had a second breast augmentation and fear I still went too small. Could I have gone bigger than 500ccs?

Breast Implant Replacement - 12 answers

I'm 5'5" 120 lbs, swimmers build. My first BA in 2011 had 250ccs and now got 500ccs. I'm 4 weeks op, and I feel I went too small. My body type can hold a Full D or DDs without looking too fake/obvious. I went ... Read more

I'm 9 weeks post op, after having subglandular saline implants. Are they done moving and forming?

Breast Augmentation - 12 answers

I have tubular deformity. I lost 90 lbs and went from a 38D to a 34 b. I had 300cc smooth round moderate plus saline implants filled to 360cc. They were put on top of the muscle. They settled pretty quick and... Read more

Are my breast still too low 8 weeks post op? I’m concerned I have a double bubble.

Breast Lift - 12 answers

I had a Lollipop lift and Mentor Silicon HP implants 400cc on my left and 425cc on my right. I feel like my breasts are still too saggy and low 8 weeks after my lollipop lift. I stated I wanted them very high a... Read more

What impacts, if any, can sunbathing have on breasts and breast implants?

General - 12 answers

My implants are 14 years old and now I want new ones. Where do I begin? It's been so long.

Breast Implant Removal - 12 answers

I am 111lbs and 5'7. I am having my breast augmentation very soon but I am worried that the 240cc are not big enough.

Breast Augmentation - 12 answers

I am currently a 32a. Read more

I'm having a breast augmentation and lift next week. When can I resume sex?

Breast Augmentation - 12 answers

I'll be getting my first set of implants next Friday with a lollipop lift. I want to know approx when I can get back to sexual activity, and not the kind where I have to just lay there with a sports bra on. Read more

I was a 32A, but just got 400cc high profile over-the-muscle silicone implants. What size will I be now?

Breast Augmentation - 12 answers

Are silicone and gummy bear gel implants the same thing? Or, are they different?

Breast Augmentation - 12 answers

What is the recovery timeline for breast augmentation surgery? Does it differ depending on the size and type of implant?

Breast Augmentation - 12 answers

I'm thinking about getting implants, but the websites I've visited seems to give really vague timelines about recovery. Is recovery pretty consistent for everyone? And do saline or silicone take different amoun... Read more

What size and type of implants should I get if I want a natural-looking appearance?

Breast Augmentation - 12 answers

I'm 5'3" 125lbs. I had a consultation with a doctor who recommended I get 425 cc. I'm currently an A-cup and have really broad shoulders. 425cc is still half an inch out of my pocket. Any advise on this? I don'... Read more

3 weeks after having a breast lift and 220cc implants, I woke up with slight swelling over one breast. Is this normal?

Breast Augmentation - 12 answers

Both breasts dropping nicely and softening up; however, this morning one breast was slightly swollen and tender. There is no fever, redness or discharge. No severe pain, although there is discomfort/tenderness ... Read more

What type of implant will give a more natural look and feel?

Breast Augmentation - 12 answers

I do not want my breasts to look too round. Read more

I've had implants for over 30 years. They are very round and hard. Do I need to replace them?

Breast Implant Removal - 12 answers

If I travel for a breast augmentation, how much time should I wait before flying back home?

Breast Augmentation - 12 answers

I'm scared the altitude might affect the wound or implants. Read more