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Breast Implant Revision Questions

What remedies are available for increasing breast size where a congenital condition of pectum excavatum is present?
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I just received 300 cc, high-profile silicone implants a week ago, placed under-muscle. Although I am tall and lean (5'8", 144 lbs, 32A/B prior to surgery), my doc said he could not place anything larger than 3... Read more
Revision for bottoming out—are dissolvable sutures, permanent sutures or internal bra best?
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I have 325cc HP silicone implants from 1.5 yrs ago that bottomed out—left lower than right. I hope to exchange for 225-250 cc, and raise the implants 2-3 cm. What is the best procedure for this? I prefer diss... 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
Downsizing from an 800 cc saline implant filled to 1250 cc to a 650 cc ultra high-silicone implant.
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I had a deflation done about three weeks ago, and my skin shrunk so well that I had a choice between a 590 ultra high profile implant and the 650. I'm just wondering, is there a big difference between the two? ... Read more
Severe rash from my Breast Reduction Surgery: 300cc Saline, and had a lift with smaller implants 150cc silicone 1 week ago.
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Since the surgery, I have had a severe rash and itching which I initially thought was caused by an allergic reaction to the surgical tape or antibiotics. The tape was removed three days after, and I stopped the... 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
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
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
What to expect after switching from 360cc Natrelle mod profile implants to 400cc HP mentor?
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I currently do not have a significant upper pole and I have very full lower volume. 360cc Inspira on left and 304 style 15 on right. I'm 5'4 and weigh 128 with pear-shaped body. Implant is too small compared to... Read more
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
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Are there side effects to permanent sutures?
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I will be getting a capsulorraphy for bottoming out and to correct one breast that is slightly lower than the other. I will also exchange implants from 325 to 250 cc. If I go the route of permanent sutures (ins... 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
Downsized from 390 cc saline to 325 cc HP gummys. I'm happy with the results, with the exception of no upper pole fullness.
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Doctor said there was no need to alter previous pocket. Also, my breasts fall to sides when laying down. Read more
Going bigger..lift again?
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Two years ago, I got an anchor lift with implants (375cc HP under the muscle). I am 5'7" 150 lbs. I want to go bigger (maybe 600/700...or something in between). Is this a reasonable size? Also would I need... 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
My breast lift/augmentation surgery is less than a week away & I have a UTI. Do I have to postpone surgery?
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I have read that capsular contracture is caused by bacteria. Can bacteria anywhere in your body affect this? 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
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
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
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
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