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Side Two

I liked my newest “girl” but one side still needed some surgery to put a new implant in. We waited for this side because we wanted to see how the other side came out so we could make sure that they balanced out. I was finally healed and time was here to fix the other side. Before the surgery I had to decide if I wanted to go for a saline implant like I had already or if I wanted to try the silicone. According to the doctor there had been substantial improvements in the silicone implants. They are now … Continue reading →

Thinking About Implants?

Breast augmentation surgery has been available in the United States for more than forty years. If you aren’t happy with your bust for some reason, you may be thinking about a breast lift or implants. The basics: breast augmentation surgery can be performed at any age after the breasts are fully developed. There are restrictions on the use of implants in women under the age of eighteen. Implants are inserted through an incision made just above the breast crease, around the nipple, or in the armpit. The implant is placed into a pocket behind the breast tissue or behind the … Continue reading →

Implant Revision and Replacement

If you are considering implants or already have implants, it is important to know that breast implants are NOT designed to last a lifetime. In most cases, women with implants need at least one (if not more) surgeries for routine implant replacement. So why would a woman need or want revision or replacement surgery? Leakage is perhaps the most common reason why implants may need revision or replacement. Leakage can be a problem with both saline and silicone implants. Saline implants may show a leak more quickly, because the affected breast becomes softer and smaller. Silicone gel leaks are usually … Continue reading →