Implant Slip: How Do I Know If My Implant Has Shifted?
You may notice an uneven shape or implant movement. Breast augmentation is a matter of geometry and symmetry. Once you leave the operating room, your implants have been placed firmly in a surgically-created pocket, laying high and tight on your chest wall. The next few weeks, you are to expect your breasts to settle into […]
What Happens If I Never Replace My Breast Implants?
Risks increase with rupture or shape changes. It’s a familiar story in the field of cosmetic surgery. A young woman in her early twenties gets breast implants and is thrilled with her newfound confidence. Her plastic surgeon most probably cautions her that implants are not lifetime devices and casually mentions the “10 to 15 years” […]
What Happens to Breast Implants After 20 Years?
They may need replacement due to aging or wear. One thing a patient focuses on when having breast augmentation done is usually the near future: the recovery, summer bikini season, and the confidence boost. A person in their twenties rarely thinks about their chest in their forties. However, time is something no surgeon can control. […]
Recovery After Breast Augmentation: What Helps Implants Drop and Fluff
Time, proper support, and gentle movement. It’s like this: you get the surgery, get over the anesthesia fog, and eventually get back home to rest. So naturally, the very first thing you’d probably want to do is to run to the mirror to see what the new you looks like. But for a lot of […]
Implant Weight: Does Having Breast Implants Feel Heavy on Your Chest?
It may feel heavy at first but usually feel normal over time. Before making a decision to undergo breast augmentation, most women initially think about what outcome they will see from the procedure. Some of the considerations about size, cleavage, and silhouette are normal. Nevertheless, the physical reality that comes with the aesthetic change is […]
Is It Painful When the Muscle Heals After Breast Augmentation?
Muscle healing can cause mild soreness. Patients undergoing breast augmentation surgery typically research different options and choose the “submuscular” (beneath the muscle) placement because of its superior long-term benefits. The submuscular placement creates a natural breast with a smooth curve of the chest, lowers the chances of capsular contracture, and offers better tissue coverage. On […]
Breast Implants: What Are the Signs of Bottoming Out?
Implants drop low and nipples appear higher. After breast augmentation, most patients can’t wait to see the result after the “drop and fluff” stage, which is the lovely moment when high and tight breast implants settle into a beautiful, natural look. But sometimes, gravity acts too harshly. One administrative problem known as bottoming out is […]
Can You Damage a Breast Implant If You Fall?
Yes, a hard fall can damage a breast implant. Collapsing onto a rug, slipping on icy pavement, or falling down in the gym can be scary enough for anyone, but for women who have had breast implants, the concern doubles. The immediate reaction is usually: “Did I pop it?“ At Lin Europe Clinic we get […]
What Happens to the Chest Muscle After Explant?
The chest muscle relaxes and returns to its natural position. Women who get breast implants placed “submuscularly” (under the pectoral muscle) often come up with certain worries about their anatomy when they decide to get them removed. It is not unusual for patients to wonder, “What happens to the chest muscle after explant? Is it […]