Covington Plastic Surgeons

Breast Cup D Possible for my Height and Weight?

Hi, I am 5'8" , 170 lbs., 38B and I am getting 375 cc Saline breast implants under the muscle. My surgeon won't go any bigger than that because of possible complications and suture separation. I tried on a 400 cc and it looked really good, but I am worried about all the shrinking that may occur. My goal is a CC or small D. I can't find many pictures of women of my height and weight before and after to see. I am talking about after they drop and settle. I'm wondering if a woman my height and weight and bra size can get a CC or D cup, or will I just be up to a C?

It is true that most women wish they had gone larger after a breast augmentation, so I always advise my patients to go a little larger than what they intially think, so that afterwards they will be where they want. That said, there are numerous factors that go into what size is right for you, the shape and size of your current breasts, skin laxity, sagging, etc, so listen to your doctor. I will let the patient choose the size of implant with some strong guidance. You and your doctor are only 30 cc apart- that is only two tablespoons. He will probably overfill the saline implant anyway, so your final volume may be closer to 400.

Lastly, forget cup sizes! A 32 C is much smaller than a 38C, cup sizes are all over the place, from bra to bra and size to size.

Elizabeth A. Kinsley, MD

Covington Plastic Surgeon

Options for Improving Belly Button Appearance After Tummy Tuck?

I had a tummy tuck and some lipo work done in March of 07. Before the surgery I could see my belly button. Presently, my belly button looks like puckered lips, and I am unable to see it. I would like to know if that will change over time? I would also like to know if there is anything that I could do about the appearance of my belly button?

Occasionally, the belly button requires a minor revision. this can be done in the office with local anesthesia and little or no down time. Talk to your doctor, he will probably be happy to take care of this for you.

Elizabeth A. Kinsley, MD

Covington Plastic Surgeon

Will Bunched-up Skin from Tummy Tuck Tighten After Swelling?

I am 6 days post “custom” tummy tuck and am very concerned about what the results will look like. Once the swelling goes down, will I have a belly button? Will the bunched up skin go away?

I am not quite sure what was done to your tummy. Did you have an old scar in that area already? Also, was your surgeon a board certified plastic surgeon? If not, I would recommend a second opinion with a plastic surgeon.

Elizabeth A. Kinsley, MD

Covington Plastic Surgeon