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Breast Implant Replacement Questions

Why aren’t there more warnings regarding the use of warming devices?
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I suffered burns after using a heating pad, and now have an extrusion on my right breast. Read more
What is causing this to happen?
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Day 8 post-op—just got a pinching sensation on top of the left breast. I only feel it when I move a certain way or press on it (no swelling no redness). No fever and no pain anywhere else on the breast. Read more
Is this true or not?
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I have been told that after 10 years or longer, by law, my doctor or doctors have to replace my implants for free. Read more
I currently have 325 cc breast implants and I want to significantly downsize my breasts. What is the smallest size I can go?
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I currently have 325 cc size breast implants and I fit into a 10E bra, which you can understand is highly disproportionate to my petite frame. I want to downsize to a full C cup. I also think I would require a ... Read more
Why do I have a dent above my insicion?
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I am 3 weeks post-op and have a dent above my crease incision. I know I am still healing but what causes this and will it go away? Read more
During implant exchange, will having a capsulotomy or capsulectomy reduce my chances of getting capsular contracture?
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I'm 5'9", 160lbs, BWD 15. I wish to upgrade from 400cc textured anatomical implants (Natrelle 410) to 700-800cc smooth round implants. What are the most important factors in mitigating the risk of capsular cont... Read more
What is the best way to fix problems with boob replacements?
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One boob is high up and will not drop into place and the other boob is in place but now has dropped past my incision. I could wear a shirt without a bra with my other implants but now that I’m bigger one nipp... Read more
One of my textured saline breast implants is smaller than the other and feels like it's folded in. It's also sore. Do I need it (or both) replaced?
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I had textured saline breast implants placed in 1995. Recently I noticed one breast is smaller and feels like it's folded in. That breast also has a sore area. Do one or both of the implants need to be replaced... Read more
Why did I develop an infection after breast implant replacement? What can I do about the inflammation/swelling?
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My silicone implants were replaced in July. Everything was going well and I was healing great. Then, I developed an infection in September--not at the incision site, fever, red, hot, extremely swollen, hospital... Read more
I have silicone rupture. The implants are old. Can I get financial help from the implant company?
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I heard that saline replacements were available. Read more
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I'm completely unsatisfied with my surgery. I am 4 weeks post-op. They are low with nothing left to drop and are flat on top with loose skin. What sho
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I'm 4 weeks post-op. They're low with nothing left to drop and are flat on top with loose skin. I'm 40 years old, weigh 125 lbs, 5 foot seven. I had 325 cc that were in for 17 years. I had 2 children in that ti... Read more
Looking to go from 1800cc saline over the muscle (1000 shell overfilled) to around 3000cc. Willing to travel but looking for a surgeon.
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Also debating on same size shell over filled to the maximum or traveling to Italy for a larger shell with an over fill. What’s the safer option? Read more
Four days post op and my breasts look flatter and smaller than before. Is this normal?
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I had 275 cc saline round, moderate implants replaced with SRF-385 Natrelle Inspira full profile silicone implants on 4/26/18 along with a capsulotomy. I wanted larger breasts with more upper pole fullness. At ... Read more
Why doesn't my surgeon have knowledge of this information?
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I previously had 450cc saline replaced with 415cc cohesive gel. My surgeon said this was an equivalent size. I feel much smaller and not as full. I decided to do my own research. Natrelle states that when you e... Read more
Why aren't my incision healing after having 4 separate surgeries, to fix the issue?
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Where he took my tape off there was another, long wide black incision, with a very painful knot. There was also a strange odor coming from the incision. The last one in December had fluid pouring out. It had a... Read more
Mother received breast implants in Cambodia from an American doctor.
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Apparently they were mentor implants, priced at $4000. My mother was certain that they were mentors, reassured by the surgeon. The next year, the left one has hardened. Doctor mentioned it was scar tissue. My m... Read more
Is it normal to have numbness after surgery?
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I had BI replacement surgery on Dec 4. Switched from 345 cc saline to 650 cc silicone mentor high profile. My left foot, leg and breast have been numb for the past two days. Will it go away? Should I be worried Read more
I got my breast implant in 2004 and my left implant ruptured three weeks ago .
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Please I need help fixing this, the implant is trying to push out of my skin. I'm 41 years old an have six kids this is completely and utterly horrible. Read more
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