Breast implantsBefore & after.
Beyond the image.

READ THE IMAGE, THEN THE STORY

Breast implants before-and-after photos

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What to look for in a comparison

• Use photographs to discuss proportions, not to select a device by sight.
• Check whether the case includes a lift or revision.
• Ask for the device details and how long it had been in place at follow-up.

Images are a starting point for discussion. They cannot establish whether a procedure is suitable for you or predict your result.

UNDERSTAND THE PROCEDURE

Understanding breast implants

Saline and silicone gel implants are different device options used in breast surgery. Shape, size, surface, and placement are decisions to review with a surgeon alongside the manufacturer’s information.

Source: FDA: implant types ↗

Start with your own goals

Bring the changes you want to discuss, your medical history, medications, and prior procedures to a consultation. Ask about alternatives, including waiting or choosing no treatment. A gallery comparison is not a substitute for that assessment.

PLAN FOR THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE

Recovery & follow-up

The initial recovery follows the operation performed, including incision care and activity limits. Long-term follow-up is a separate commitment. Keep your implant information and ask what symptoms should trigger an assessment.

Source: ASPS: surgical recovery ↗

A BALANCED VIEW

Risks to discuss

Risks include rupture, hardening around the implant, further operations, and BIA-ALCL, a lymphoma associated with implants. The FDA also describes reported systemic symptoms and other cancers reported in the capsule. Review device-specific risks with your surgeon.

Source: FDA: implant risks ↗

These examples are not a complete list. Ask your treating physician how your health, the chosen technique, and any combined procedures affect risk, and what follow-up care is included.