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Breast Implant Revision Questions

Will I get it again with another augmentation?
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I have had three augmentations; the first one 30 years ago, the last one done 10 years ago. I keep getting capsular contraction. Read more
How does the empty implant volume figure in how many CC’s I have in each breast? Do I deduct the empty implant volume from the equation?
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This ideal breast implant card is confusing and not straight forward like my old silicone ones. Read more
Why did my implant shell size go down if the CCs went up?
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Hi, I recently had 1200cc placed in an 800cc MP shell. I went back for 1600cc & it was put in a 700cc shell. I’m not sure why this was done since I liked the width of my implants. Read more
It's been 7 weeks since my breast augmentation and the left breast is constricted. How soon can I have a revision?
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I began as a 34B before I had 400cc smooth, high-profile implants put in 7 weeks ago. My right breast has settled well and straight after surgery, I noticed that the surgeon had lowered the crease on my right b... Read more
How much of a size increase can I expect if I go up 200 cc's?
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I currently have 360cc high profile breast implants. This took me from a 30AA to a 32DD. I’m now booked for a revision. I will be increasing my size to 560cc ultra-high profile implants. Wondering how much of... Read more
What are the signs of implant rippling, and what can I do about it?
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What are the signs of implant rippling, and what can I do about it? Read more
My doctor recommends capsulotomy on the right breast but doesn't sound confident about the final results. Should I get a new surgeon?
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I got submuscular silicone breast implants almost 11 months ago. I was "almost perfectly symmetrical". After the surgery, the right implant seemed higher than the left and never dropped in the pocket properly. ... Read more
I want larger breast implants (1000cc). Should I have the procedure done in Florida or Belgium?
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3 years ago I had an uplift with breast implants (405cc). Despite asking my surgeon to place the implants behind the muscle, he put in front. Now, I want to go much bigger as I feel my boobs have dropped. I fou... Read more
I currently have 470cc gel implants under the muscle. I'm getting ready to revise to 560cc gel moderate. Should I go 600cc?
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I am 5 feet 5 inches tall and 150 lbs. I currently have 470cc gel implants under the muscle. I will be revising to 560cc gel moderate implants. Will this be noticeable, or should I go up to 600cc? I am hoping f... Read more
How long do I have to wait to have another breast implant revision? I'm unhappy with my breast size.
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Prior to nursing 4 kids, my breasts were very large. After nursing, my breasts reduced in size. I had round saline implants (400cc) placed behind the muscle in 2003. Then, June 2018, I had them replaced with 48... Read more
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I'm concerned with how my implants are placed, being flat and wide.
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I'm unhappy with the projection. I'm 11 weeks PO from a saline to silicone revision. I wanted cleavage, so my surgeon said a wide implant could achieve that. I was happy to be going from 375cc to 405cc. I have ... Read more
What can be done to fix this revision surgery?
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I had revision surgery May 2017, a lift with 280cc low profile Sientra gel. My implants are out of pocket, fall under arms and below incision. They lay flat on my chest. My plastic surgeon says there is nothing... Read more
Hi I’m 5ft 3in and 100 lbs. My PS recommended a range of implants from 365-380cc, either moderate or high profile. Is this too large for me?
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Currently I have 225cc mentor moderate plus which is malpositioned and too small. Read more
I am 4 years post breast revision. I am concerned I am developing symmastia. I notice it when I am sitting with no bra.
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In the stated position, I notice a fold at base of cleavage and the skin is not adhered to sternal area. Is this symmastia or something I could have had and just never noticed? I have considered downsizing over... Read more
I have high profile silicone implants (425/475 cc) that are going in March 8 to get bigger 650 cc UHP silicone. Will this give me a good difference?
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I want bigger. Reading some people’s comments I’m worried I might be disappointed- but then again know everyone is different. I’m five-feet-one, 130 pounds with an athletic build. I want to know if anyone... Read more
What is the likelihood of regaining nipple sensation loss after Lateral Capsulorraphy breast implant downsize?
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I downsized my implants about 4 weeks ago, and have lost complete nipple sensation in my left breast along with a fair amount of breast numbness, and most of my right nipple/breast as well. No changes since sur... Read more
Can you suture a pocket to close it off without having to replace the implant with a new one since the implants are fine and it’s only one side?
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I’m almost two years post op 450 cc HP bilateral placement. 5’5” 1/2 and 117 lbs, very lean and athletic. The left breast is great. It doesn’t move and stays in place. The right side has always moved to... Read more
I had a revision done one week ago to correct my bottomed-out left breast. It bottomed out 2 weeks after the original BA 4 years ago.
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400 cc placed under the muscle four years ago. Doctor did a scar revision a week ago, and created a new fold. I am worried the left looks like it is already bottoming out again, making the right look high and a... Read more
How much are breast expanders in Florida? What shell size would be used to replace them and after how long? how often and much can you fill them?
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I have 1800cc saline over the muscle with an internal bra. I'm still wanting to go larger in order to achieve the mounding up high. I'm debating if one more augmentation would be better than expanders. Read more
My left breast was very high when flexed, so my doctor did a pocket revision six weeks ago. I have had constant pain that is increasing.
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I had scar revision around the nipple, because my nipple never healed well from my original surgery three years ago. It would swell and pop open in one area, and my surgeon would cut out that area and restitch ... Read more
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