Side effects of breast implants include pain, swelling, redness, changes in sensation, rupture, infection, or scarring. Learn about potential long-term risks. Read more: What Are the Side Effects of Breast Implants? Article
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Plastic Surgery: Before and After Photos of Cosmetic Surgeries
Thinking about getting plastic surgery? Check out before and after pictures of popular plastic surgery procedures, including:...
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Picture of Breast Anatomy
The breast refers to the front of the chest or, more specifically, to the mammary gland. See a picture of Breast Anatomy and...
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Breast Enlargement Surgery (Breast Augmentation)
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Breast Anatomy
The breast, or mammary gland is made up of lobules, milk producing glands, and a system of ducts to transport milk. Both males and females have breasts. Abnormal enlargement of breasts in men is referred to as gynecomastia. In women, during pregnancy the breasts grow larger and produce milk. Common medical conditions that affect the breasts include breast cancer, breast lumps, fibrocystic changes and cysts, mastitis, and benign tumors (fibroadenomas).
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What Are the Symptoms of Breast Implant Illness?
Many women report that breast implants cause the following symptoms of breast implant illness. However, the FDA lacks conclusive evidence that breast augmentation causes the reported symptoms.
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Is It Better To Get Breast Implants Before Or After Pregnancy?
What to know about being pregnant and breastfeeding with breast implants. Learn more about the medical reality of breast implants.
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What Are the Types of Breast Implants?
Breast implants are U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved devices that are fitted into your breasts to enhance the look, shape, and feel of your breasts. The different types include saline, silicone, gummy bear, round, smooth, and textured implants.
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Breasts: Augmentation vs Implants vs Lift
Breast augmentation and breast implant surgery are two different names used interchangeably for the same procedure. A breast lift surgery is performed to enhance existing breast tissue by lifting and tightening them, giving the breasts a natural contour, correcting asymmetry, and reducing the sagging.
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