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Is it possible to make the breast pocket larger without removing the implant so the breast will drop more for an even more natural look?
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I've had two surgeries (200 cc) and the implants look too high for my taste. I went on my second surgery to decrease to 175 cc, which looks great for my petite frame. I like the results. The only problem I find... Read more
Breast revision with an anchor lift.
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I will be undergoing an explant/implant surgery with an anchor lift. I currently have 360cc implants filled to 390 cubic centimeters. I will be replacing with gummys. I wish to go smaller. My doctor requested 2... Read more
What is the difference between Mentor silicone gel implants and MemoryGel silicone implants?
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I have Mentor silicone gel implants and am considering a revision. I have 2 questions: (1) How are the MemoryGel implants different from the Mentor implants that I have now? (2) If I want to replace with the pr... Read more
Should I have my implants removed or replaced with smaller ones?
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I want my large implants removed. I was told I would need a lift afterwards. Then I was told by another surgeon that I have no sagging and my nipples are placed perfect from a prior lift I had years ago and an ... Read more
Are my implants different? They feel different to me and the 2 ID cards are different.
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I had breast reconstruction in October—300cc Mentor smooth round high profile. One card has a blue-green logo and says MemoryGel Breast Implant Smooth Round High Profile, and the other card has a yellow logo ... Read more
Car accident and had surgery to replace, but MRI shows masses of silicone still inside with a rippled implant. Is it dangerous?
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Disucussed with my doctor three times and had images sent directly to him. But after two months, I went to have an MRI and there were MASSES silicone I can fell, and the implant is rippled since there is no ro... Read more
What implant replacements should I choose for more projection and fullness?
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I am 45 years old. 5' 6" 124 lbs. 32 small C. Exchanging 24 yr old saline textured allergen implants-want to go bigger- 455 mod + or 470 HP sientra. My current implants are saline 300 11.9 base 4.1 projection.... Read more
I'm confused about my implant replacement options. Should I choose 470 textured HP or 455 textured mod plus?
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I am 5'6 124 lbs have 25 year old saline 300 cc in now. 32-34 B/C. Read more
My new implants are significantly different in size. What should I ask my doctor?
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Prior to surgery I asked my doctor if I could see the type of implants he would be using. He said no. I asked him if he would have several implants available to him during surgery to assist him in choosing the ... Read more
I had a revision my right side. Had a CC.
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My initial implants were 550HP Mentor saline and I went up to a 960 mod+ areola insicion. My right incision is uneven and makes my nipple uneven from my left. If it could just have been done like the left, they... Read more
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I have 375cc extra high profile implants. If I go up to 500cc's, would I see a more noticeable difference?
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I have 375cc extra high profile implants. I'm going bigger as the 375cc implants are too small for me. It was the biggest size my surgeon could fit. Now that the skin has stretched, I'd like to upgrade. My surg... Read more
I upsized my breast implants a few days ago but notice no visual difference. Will this change over time?
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I'm just a few days out of surgery and had my previous implants of 315cc upsized to 515cc and see next to no difference 😢. I actually wanted 575cc's as my doc said he doesn't use any bigger than that. When I... Read more
Is there much of a difference between 375cc and 550cc silicone breast implants?
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I have 375cc under the muscle silicone implants. I am having them redone and chose 550cc silicone implants, also under the muscle. Will there be much of a difference? Read more
Is four years too long to have an implant rupture?
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I have mcghan gel implants. One has ruptured and leaked into my lymph node . I have been on the waiting list for four years. Is this too long to have an implant rupture? How long can a ruptured implant stay in ... Read more
How much do only Natrelle silicone implants cost?
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I had a breast lift with Natrelle silicone implants. They were so small (250cc). It has been 6 months and I still cry. What would just be the cost of the implant, not the surgery? Read more
Can I tastefully go from 450 cc salines to 550 cc silicone? I'm 5 feet, 120 lbs.
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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
I'm currently have 345cc implants. Due to a rupture, I'm upgrading. The doctor suggest 560cc. Is this too big?
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I'm currently have 345cc implants. Due to a rupture, I'm upgrading. The doctor suggest 560cc. Is this too big? Read more
Would lowering my pockets help give a little sag to my breasts?
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I had a breast augmentation in 2008. Now, my right side is starting to deflate and my left side has capsular contractor. Both of my breasts sits pretty high and doesn't have any sag what so ever. Prior to my im... Read more
My implant ruptured, how much would it cost for replacement surgery? Also, is my Pilates profession compromising my implants?
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I'm 3 years into my first BA and I'm almost positive I have a rupture. There is pain in my left side; there always has been. Two days ago I found a gel-like mass near my armpit. I know the implants are covered... Read more
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