La Jolla Plastic Surgeons

Considering Breast Augmentation. Will 400cc Implants Get Me My Desired Look and a D Cup? (photo)

i am considering a breast augmentation, i am 5,6 i weigh 110 pounds and i want to go to a d, i was considering 400cc high profile implants or maybe even more, how many cc will i need to achieve this

Thank you for the photos. It appears that you are very thin and any augmentation is going to be somewhat visible and especially if you are looking to a D cup. The number of cc's is less reliable and needs to be taken in consideration with a number of variables. The best way to make the determination in my opinion is to size to get a range of what volume you would be happy with in clothes, and then use photographic examples of your desired breast "look" or "shape" to help communicate with your surgeon. You will have to trust you surgeon to make small adjustments on your behalf to achieve your ultimate outcome. See a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for the best results. 

Best of luck,

Vincent Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Vincent P. Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Worried About a Point I've Noticed After Revision on my Nose (photo)

revision on my nose its now 20 days passed but at the top left side of my nose theres somthing pointy its soft when pressed on and my dr injected cortisone on day 16 plz help will it go away by itself or injection s or what plz plz help me

From your photos I am unable to appreciate the issue you mention, but 20 days after any rhinoplasty procedure is too early to make a determination. The best resource is your plastic surgeon and they can tell you more of exactly what is occurring in this area. Time is mandatory in allowing for the swelling to subside before assessing your final outcome.

Best of luck,

Vincent Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Vincent P. Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

What Are Some Risks I Can Expect Getting Breast Augmentation and How to Prevent Them?

I have read testimonials and seen many a pictures of boob jobs gone wrong. My greatest fear is that the implants will 'bottom out' (when the implants drop and patients nipples are pointed skyward), and double-bubbling. Visually both are VERY unappealing, I would like to know what causes this, how to avoid it, and how often this actually happens to patients?

Breast Augmentation is one of the most common aesthetic surgeries performed.  When performed correctly by a board certified plastic surgeon, you can attain sensual, sexy and perky results in a very safe manner.  When done incorrectly, results can be devastating and difficult to correct.  The important factors to ensure a beautiful final product are: Implant placement (under or over the muscle), incision location, implant size, and implant type (silicone or saline).  I find that silicone implants, placed under the muscle, through an incision placed either in the fold or junction of the areola are the best methods to gain natural, balanced and perky results.  Complications that happen when performed by untrained doctors are implants that fall out of the pocket, implants that touch (synmastia) asymmetry of nipple position and implant positions, capsule formation.  A detailed consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon will help you create a surgical plan to give you SAFE yet extremely sensual and gorgeous results!

John G. Apostolides, MD

La Jolla Plastic Surgeon