Breast Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons

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  • One breast larger after a year

    Hello! I had my breast augmentation in November 2017. Everything was good until yesterday, when I noticed that one of my breasts is larger than the...

    You are probably correct. Breast asymetry can be common especially during menstruation. However, if the larger breasts persists or increases in size...

  • Hard lump in both breasts after breast reduction

    I had a breast reduction with implants on Sept 5th in Cancun. My question is, I feel an egg sized, hard lump in both breasts, toward the bottom...

    Thank you for your question. The best course of action is to have an in-person examination with a board-certified ASAPS member surgeon. Together...

  • Breast reduction

    How likely is it that I will qualify for a breast reduction covered by insurance? I am 18 years old, so obviously I cannot afford to pay for surgery...

    Insurance coverage for breast reduction is based on whether your surgeon can remove a minimum amount of tissue/weight. If you meet this, insurance...

  • Breast Reduction

    I’m 18 years old, 5'6 in height and I weigh 194 pounds. I’m currently in between double D’s and triple D’s in bra sizes due to one of my...

    Consider starting with your insurance carrier to see if Breast Reductions are a covered service. Often the carrier will have their criteria for...

  • Breast swelling and PVT

    Five years ago I had an implant removed and had a bilateral lift and replacement implants in both breasts. I've been experiencing intermittent...

    That is not great news. Consider an evaluation by a Hemtologist for a HyperCoagulation Syndrome that may causing you to clot. These are typically...

  • Can I get a breast reduction?

    I’m quite tall at 6ft and my build is wide but I’m not overweight. I’m a DDD and I feel like my breasts look awkward. Could I get a reduction...

    From your history, I see no reason why you would not be a candidate for a Breast Reduction. This is a procedure that in many cases can be covered by...

  • Breast augmentation

    I am 18 looking into getting a breast augmentation. Are there any tips that can help me decide if breast augmentation is right for me? I have...

    Breast augmentation is really a full body procedure. You should consider overall body proportions when thinking about size. This is a decision you...

  • Is my problem fixable? Lift too tight/nipples too high

    I had an anchor lift with implants placed over muscle 6 wks ago. YES, I know it is too early to make changes but since this is my 3rd surgery (last 2...

    Bottoming out (what you describe when you drop and fluff) can be rectified with transverse excisions using the same scars you already have so I hope...

  • Rupture

    Is there a way to tell how long a silicone breast implant has been leaking or ruptured?

    Most can be identified with high definition ultrasound or MRI. Several times on mammogram there are indications. I have had instances where...

  • Double walled saline & silicone Not leaking in MRI but Dr says Replace

    I have Behcets and have had a lot of pain where my bra band sits. I had an MRI done. The results say I have radial folds with out evidence of...

    Thank you for your question - what to do with older style implants is a frequent topic of discussion. The best course of action is to start with an...

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  • One breast larger after a year

    Hello! I had my breast augmentation in November 2017. Everything was good until yesterday, when I noticed that one of my breasts is larger than the...

    You are probably correct. Breast asymetry can be common especially during menstruation. However, if the larger breasts persists or increases in size...

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