What happened in the 1980’s and why were silicone breast implants removed...
During the “Silicone Scare” of the 80’s some information regarding complications occurring in women with silicone filled breast implants was corrupted and mis-represented by a company at the time...
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What is ALCL and what is my risk of contracting it?
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma or ALCL is an extremely rare form of lymph node cancer that has been identified in some women with breast implants. The rate of this disease in the general population is...
View ArticleWhat happens if I decide to remove the implants after breast augmentation?
Once the breasts have been enlarged and reshaped by the breast augmentation surgery, they will not go back to the same shape and size that they had before the implants were placed. In particular, once...
View ArticleWhat will my breast look like after I remove the implants?
They will be smaller, softer, and initially more sagging. Over the three to six months following the implant removal, the breasts will gradually shrink to a smaller size. This smaller size is usually...
View ArticleWhat is the “upper pole” of the breast?
The area of the breast mound above the nipple is called the upper pole, as opposed to the area below the nipple which is the lower pole. The upper pole often loses density over time, as the breast...
View ArticleWhat is the best breast implant option for a tight cleavage?
Choosing an implant that fits the breast dimensions appropriately is the first step. Some women have a wider cleavage and if a tighter cleavage is desired the implant should have a larger base, and be...
View ArticleWill my breasts sag after breast augmentation?
Your breasts will change over time, and the larger they are the lower they will eventually be. In some cases, particularly if the breasts started out as a B cup or larger, the breasts will lower in...
View ArticleCan I get stretch marks with breast augmentation?
It is possible to get stretch marks after breast augmentation. The women who most commonly develop stretch marks are younger women who have not been pregnant and have firm, dense breasts. The...
View ArticleDo I need to replace the breast implants?
Breast implants do not need to be replaced at any particular time unless they are leaking or there is another breast problem that requires breast surgery. If the implants leak, it is recommended that...
View ArticleCan I sleep on my tummy after breast augmentation?
Women who are “tummy sleepers” should refrain from laying on their tummy and chest for thirty days. This is so to avoid pressure on the breast and pushing the implants to the side. The position may...
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