Breast Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons

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  • Capsular contracture and textured implants make for extra BI-ALCL risk?

    My wife has long had Baker III capsular contracture around her Allergan 468 textured implants (18 yrs post-op). Won't the CC tend to mask the...

    The review panels have not singled out capsular contracture as having a causative link with BI-ALCL. Your concern about contracture masking the more...

  • Does areola skin color grow back?

    I had a breast augmentation and lift 10 weeks ago, had the stitches out and healed fine. I've been wearing nipple pasties with summer dresses but...

    In the situation you describe, the color will probably return over several months time. Superficial skin injury usually means pigment returns with...

  • Nipple piercings and breast lifts

    I understand usually metal nipple piercings need to be taken out for most surgeries, but usually I've been able to replace them with a metal...

    Metal nipple piercings or a metal retainer should be removed prior to any breast surgery. These items are considered contaminated and harbor...

  • Do I qualify for a Breast Reduction?

    I am 16 and wear a 34 DDD, with that I have back and neck pain quite often & can never sit up right without being in some sort of pain or discomfort...

    You present a challenging question for plastic surgeons. Some will say that you must reach 18 years of age before having breast reduction. Others...

  • Still too big after BR. What can be done!?

    I had a bilateral breast reduction 9 weeks ago to relieve back pain symptoms and because I have spent my life hating them and wanted them gone. I am...

    I'm hopeful that your swelling has continued to resolve and that your shape is getting better. One of the most difficult things about doing a...

  • Karate

    Hello, I have slight tuberous breasts, nothing too serious but still reasonably bad and enough for me to want to make a change. However I practice...

    Great question. And one you will probably get various answers from various plastic surgeons. Our general instructions for breast augmentation...

  • Breast Augmentation with Lift

    I had breast augmentation with a lift 8 days ago. Every time I move my left arm either to pull or push, it feels like the implant is moving...

    After breast augmentation (with or without lift), and after most operations we perform, patients have questions. We thoroughly discuss during...

  • Breast Reduction

    At 18 I was a 32 DDD. I had my daughter at 26 and now at 28 I am a 34J. We might still have another baby in the future but I'm sick of waiting for a...

    Large breasts may not only interfere with your physical ability to function in daily activities but can be emotionally burdensome as well. From what...

  • What would I need to do?

    I am a bit bigger than a DD cup. I have been at this size since I was 14 and I am currently 17. I have some back pain from it and I also believe it...

    You are smart to do your research. Large breast size may certainly be causing your back pain and breathing issues. Most insurance pays for breast...

  • Breast reduction

    In 2008 I had breast reduction but was left with one side untouched. I have since lost over 100 pounds and it looks awful. I don't understand why...

    First, congratulations on your weight loss success. Second, we can imaging how challenging it is to have achieved a healthy weight, but be left with...

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