I will be having breast augmentation within the next few months. Which implants are more natural looking and natural feeling – silicone or saline?

I had a breast reduction 7 years ago and I have since lost over 100 pounds. I look absolutely flat chested. I went from a size 38F to a 36C to a 36B and I am totally unhappy. What can I do to build my breasts back up again? Would a lift work or would augmentation be better?

How long after using Accutane (acne medication) is it safe to have a breast augmentation? My dermatologist said I should wait 6 months to a year due to Accutane prolonging the surgical healing process. Please advise with your opinion.

I had saline implants done in July, 2007 with 275 cc in the left breast and 285 cc in the right. I thought this would take me from an A cup to a C cup, but unfortunately I am just a B. Will I presently be able to have more saline injected into the same implants for larger cups?

I've had breast implants for the past 11 years. I've lost feeling in the nipple area on one of my breasts. Will this numbness ever go away? If I had another surgery on the breast, would the feeling come back?

I've had breast implants for 16 years. Do implants have a "life span" so to speak, or is it possible that they will last the lifetime of the patient?

I have a titanium chip marking a "problem" area in my right breast where microcalcifications were removed and tested and came back fine. I have to have mammograms every 6 months. My grandmother on my mother's side died of breast cancer at 38. I have very saggy breasts that have shrunken considerably due to weight loss and breast feeding. Would I be a candidate for breast lift and/or augmentation, or should I avoid these procedures because of my breast health "issues"?

If the areola of one breast is inverted, can it be changed when getting implants?

I had breast augmentation 24 years ago with silicone implants with no problems until recently. A few weeks ago I noticed a small lump in one of my breasts. A mammogram and ultra-sound were ordered and the findings showed I have a rupture in the implant and the leakage created the small lump. The radiologist advised I should have the implants replaced or removed to avoid any further complications. Which should I have done? I have had implants for 24 years and after that long, I am not sure if the removal alone will appear aesthetically satisfactory after the procedure. Additionally, in the results of the mammogram and ultra-sound, they found I have breast calcifications in both breasts. Are the calcifications related to the implants?

I have stretch marks on my breasts due to pregnancy and breastfeeding. I am interested in having breast augmentation because I am very small chested, about a 34A/AA. Is there any way to get rid of the stretch marks on my breasts – will the implants help to make the stretch marks fade or will they make them look worse?

I’m having my breasts redone. I had a breast lift last year. I lost a lot of weight after wards causing my right breast to droop terribly and scar up. The other breast seems OK. I want more lift and volume but I’m very leery of implants. I’ve been reading up on them and haven’t seen too many good things said about them. Can you recommend what type implants would be best for me with the least complications. This would greatly relieve my anxiety.

I'm planning to have breast augmentation in the near future and also planning to get pregnant very soon. Is it better to wait to get the breast implants until after I give birth and breast feed the baby? If I have the augmentation now, are my breasts likely to get too large during and after pregnancy? Are they likely to change considerably from the pregnancy (stretch marks on the skin, sagging, etc.)? I also have some excess skin on my breasts after a substantial weight loss. Do you think I will ultimately achieve better results if I put off having the procedure done until after I have the baby?

I had breast augmentation 6 days ago with the implants being placed under the muscle. I was told to not lift anything over 5 pounds or raise my arms, etc. I have tried to follow the doctor’s orders, but I have two small children and have had to lift the youngest a couple of times and reach or raise my arms probably more than my surgeon would prefer. What could the complications be and do I risk “undoing” the surgery?

I have a history of breast lumps that keep reoccurring in the past five years. These lumps are fibroadenomas and have all been benign. I want to have breast implants to correct the disparity in size of my breasts and to make them symmetrical. Can I consider breast augmentation even though I’ve had these lumps? I am very self-conscious regarding the difference in size of my breasts and would really like to correct this problem. Please advise.

My areolas are way too large. Can the size of the areolas be changed; if so, can it be done during the breast augmentation procedure?

I had subpectoral silicone implants placed in 1990. I was able to nurse twins for five months in 1999. I've recently heard that implants should be changed after 15 years. Is this true? I'm still happy with mine and do not notice any obvious problems. My mammograms and ultrasounds have been negative except for benign cysts. I had one MRI of them years ago which was fine at the time. What do you recommend?

I’m only 17 years old but my breasts differ significantly in size (one is an A while the other is a C). If my pediatrician approves, could I undergo breast augmentation at this age? Would this be considered a deformity that insurance might cover?

I had saline implants 12 years ago and have had no problems or complications with them. However, I am considering having them removed and a breast lift done. I am guessing I would be a size C without the implants. As I have gained weight over the years, I am presently a bra size DDD with a spillover. By having the implants removed, would I be left with indentations in my breasts – if so, could I have fat taken from another area of my body and injected into my breasts to get rid of the indentations? Would this be my only option if I no longer wanted to have implants?

I had breast augmentation in 2005. The left breast hangs lower so I plan to have it repaired. Since the left implant has to be removed, is it better to have a new implant put in or is it safe to use the original implant?

We are the parents of an 18 year old Korean daughter who is built very small by nature. Although she is 18, she looks extremely young (12). She is self-conscious of her small breasts and wants larger breasts “because it will make her happy.” As her parents, we feel that she is very well adjusted and very intelligent. She is in college, still lives at home, (commutes back and forth to college), and presently holds two jobs. We are not in favor of her having breast augmentation surgery at this point in time and would like for her to wait until she is a little older to make this decision. Please offer your advice as to how we go about approaching her with this, and also what facts can we give her about having this surgery at such a young age.

I am 16 years old and want to have breast augmentation. What is the optimal age to get breast augmentation and why?

I have one breast that is three times the size of the other. What procedure would be best to have in order to correct this?

I had a breast reduction two years ago. I’ve recently lost 100 pounds and I am now considering getting implants because I am down to a breast size of 34. Is it possible to have this done after having a reduction?

I have a few stretch marks underneath my breasts from having a child. I am thinking of getting implants but want to know if they would make the stretch marks more noticeable? I also have a “beauty mark” under my left breast. Would the surgeon be able to remove it during the breast augmentation surgery?

I am considering breast augmentation and am concerned about losing nipple sensation permanently. How common is this? I have read about women having temporary loss of sensation, but do many lose it forever?

How long is the recovery period after breast augmentation surgery?

When I was 16 I had a benign tumor removed from my left breast. I now have two large benign tumors, one in each breast. Presently I am a size 36B. If I have them removed, I feel I will be left almost completely flat-chested. With my history of breast tumors, would a plastic surgeon consider me a candidate for breast implants?

How long after having breast augmentation can you pick up children? I run a small at home daycare operation and would like to have an idea as to how long I will have to be out of work?

I received breast implants in 1988. The breast implants used on me were subsequently taken off the market, were said to increase the risk of cancer due to their polyurethane outer coating used to prevent capsulation. Currently I am having pain on one side near the nipple area and do not know if it is nerve related pain or a problem with leakage. The implants are uneven and the texture feels funny on that side. I am having a problem finding anyone that wants to get involved with removing these and replacing them. In the past I have had annual mammograms which are painful and I question their accuracy. I am presently afraid to have a mammogram for I fear that the implants are ruptured and will further rupture during the procedure. Do you recommend ultrasound to detect rupture? I would greatly appreciate it if you could offer some suggestions and possibly referral information for a surgeon in the Baltimore area.

How long after I stop breastfeeding my baby can I get breast augmentation?

I am 18 years old and would like to know what the risks are with having breast augmentation. I've read a lot about it on the internet, but need a doctor’s answer. I’ve heard that breast implants have to be replaced after a couple of years – is this true and if so, how often? Are there any additional risks because of my young age?

I am 19 years old. I barely fill an A cup. I was reading somewhere that if there is little or no breast tissue, the breasts will have the appearance of "round balls" when you have breast enlargement surgery done. Is this true? If so, would it be possible for the Brava system to help me and exactly what does this do?

I am 19 years old, about to turn 20. My breasts never developed, and I am considering breast augmentation. If I get breast implants now and eventually want to breastfeed, will there be any side effects?

Is it possible to correct inverted nipples? Would all feeling in the nipple then stop? How is it done and what is the recovery time?

My areolas are very large compared to my breast size. When I have my breasts enlarged, I would like to reduce the areolas considerably. I am very self-conscious about them. Can this be done when implants are placed?

I am considering a breast enlargement and a tummy tuck. Can I have these procedures done at the same time?

I am interested in having my breasts enlarged. Which is better—implants under the pectoral muscle or over it? It seems to me that if they are over the muscle, the implants could sag over time due to their weight and the elastic property of skin. Also, is it possible to have a facelift and breast lift done at the same time?

Is breast implant surgery done as an outpatient surgery or is there a hospital stay involved?

I am a teenager and considering breast augmentation. Am I too young for a breast augmentation? Are there risks concerning a change in breast shape because of the possible growth of my breasts after surgery?

Before having my child, I felt OK about my breast size, but now I am dissatisfied. I gained weight during my pregnancy and even retained a few extra pounds afterwards, but my breasts have remained small. Is it possible to remove fat from one part of the body and use it to enlarge the breasts?

I had my breasts enlarged about ten years ago. Now I've reached the age when I should begin having routine mammograms. Do I need to do anything special because of my implants?

Does the breast augmentation procedure interfere with breastfeeding?

Can you please explain the differences in procedure, recovery time and effect between implants behind the muscle versus behind the breast tissue? Which one is more widely used?

I am thinking about having a face lift and breast augmentation performed at the same time. Is this safe?

What are the advantages/disadvantages of where a breast implant is placed (ie: behind or in front of the muscle wall)? I am looking to preserve as much muscular function as possible. As well, I am aiming for the most natural shape possible. If I can, how do I look for a surgeon that will give me the stylistic results I desire?

I understand that there is a chance of loss of sensation to the nipples permanently after breast augmentation. How often does this occurs, and does placement of the implant above or below the breast muscle have anything to do with it?

I am considering breast augmentation. I heard that during the healing process, one breast may drop faster than the other, and one may be larger than the other due to the swelling. Is this true?

Five years ago I had saline breast implants inserted. Since then, I have decided that they are too large for my small frame. What are my options at this point to reduce them? What are the risks and recovery time second time around?

I am considering getting my breasts enlarged, and I have some concerns. I know that they are using saline now, but I have seen pictures of saline implants that have molded and caused severe illness. I saw a surgeon on a talk show that was discussing soybean oil filled implants. I would like to know if those are available or if it is even an option.

About 4 or 5 years ago I had a lumpectomy on one breast. I had radiation treatment and all is fine now but I wanted to know, is it at all possible to enlarge the treated breast to match the size of the other one?