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Question:I had my current implants inserted 14 years ago, and have recently developed a painful rash under my left breast. In addition, I feel air pockets, which is a strange feeling. One surgeon told me that implants need to be replaced every ten years. Another surgeon told me they never...

Question: I had breast implants inserted eleven years ago, and one feels really soft, almost jelly like. If just the one is leaking, should I have them both replaced? They are older, and could probably use an update. Is the surgery as extensive as it was over a decade ago?...

Question:I am seriously considering breast augmentation surgery and am opting for a very natural look and would rather no one know about my procedure. I am a physical education teacher and would like to schedule the surgery over a school break or holiday, so I do not have to take...

Question: I have several questions, and in an effort to not freak out, I will try and ask them in bullet form to receive clear answers. First, my implants are saline, and were added in 1995. I am now 54. I recently had a mammogram and was told that my...

Question: I recently had a mammogram, and while discussing my implants with the technician she informed me that they have an expiration date. Is this true? Will my implants "expire"? Answer:Good question. The truth is that all implants have an expiration date, including hip or knee replacements, and breast implants....

Question: I underwent breast augmentation surgery approximately three weeks ago. Yesterday I was massaging my right breast when I heard an alarming sloshing and gurgling sound that sent me into a panic. Is this normal? Answer: What you are describing sounds like seroma. In some cases, when the amount is...

Question: All of the women in my family have curves, and all stand around 5' 5", weighing around 145 to 150 pounds. The difference between me and the balance of the women in my family is that I am a standard C cup, and the others are a natural DD-E...

Question:One of my breasts is smaller than the other, and this makes me incredibly self-conscious. I would really like for them to be the same size, and sit up a little higher. Is this something breast augmentation can provide? Answer:  The good news is you have several options, but your...

Question: I had a facelift and still have the old sutures. How long should I wait for them to dissolve? Should I have them physically removed? Answer: It is important for you to speak to the plastic surgeon that performed your surgery about existing sutures, and how to rid yourself...

Question: I underwent rhinoplasty surgery approximately three weeks ago, and my nose is still very much swollen. Is this normal? Could something be wrong? Answer:Unfortunately, swelling and rhinoplasty go hand and hand, and it really does take a while for the swelling to subside completely. Depending on the type of...

Question: I was in a bit of an altercation and my nose was hurt as a result. It is painful and swollen. How can I tell if it is broken? Answer:Chances are, if the nose is excessively bruised and swollen, there is probably a good chance that it is broken....

Question:I am considered rhinoplasty surgery, and have a couple of questions regarding the recovery time and what I should expect as a result. How long does it take for the swelling to go down? How long to heal completely? When can I go back to work? Answer:As you could imagine,...