We have heard from hundreds of teenagers, women, and their family members who have questions about breast implants. Some of you are considering surgery, while others already have implants but have questions about symptoms or safety.

Here are a few frequently asked questions (FAQs). If you don't find an answer to your question, we hope you'll write your own and email it to us.

  I am a teenager thinking about getting breast augmentation. What can you tell me to help me decide?

  After years of being unhappy with my breasts, I am thinking of getting breast implants. I am healthy and want to stay that way. What are the risks?

  My silicone gel breast implant may be leaking. How do I find out if it is leaking, and what should I do if it is?

  My saline breast implant deflated. What should I do?

  I am wondering if some of my health problems are caused by my breast implants.

  Should I get silicone or saline implants? Is there a price difference?

  What are cohesive gel breast implants? Are gummy bear implants safer than other silicone implants?

  Is it safe to breastfeed with breast implants?

  I have new breast implants, and they don’t look exactly how I expected. What happened?

  My plastic surgeon said that I should massage my new implants. I’m not sure I’m doing it right. Is massage important and will this help me recover faster or better from implant surgery?


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