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Facts about this case: |
| Patient: |
25-year-old female |
| Procedure: |
300cc Submuscular high profile saline implants |
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High Profile Smooth Round Saline Implants |
| Cup Size change: |
34 A to 34 C-D |
| Additional information: |
Inframammary fold incision |
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Average Length:
1 hour
Anesthesia:
General; local pain pumps are an option in some cases
In/Outpatient:
Outpatient
Side Effects:
Temporary swelling, mild bruising, and some pain
Risks:
Pain, bleeding, infection, asymmetry, implant failure, scarring around the implant (capsular contracture)
Recovery:
Back to work: 3 days to 1 week
More strenuous activity: 2 - 3 weeks
Final Appearance:
6 - 8 weeks for implants to completely descend into the final position
Duration of Results:
Permanent: the average lifespan of a breast implant is 10 years and implants may need to be replaced in a relatively minor procedure |
