285cc Need Advice for Full C Look? (photo)

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I am about 7st,32AA,5.3f (petite frame). My hopes are to achieve full C. First I was advised to go with 260cc, but I felt they were too small. He said they don't usually guarantee a cup sizes but work around on profile, tissue and frame. Then he offered 285cc alergan round implants 10cm, under the muscle. Looking at some forums I am now confused, similar ladies achieve different results with 285cc from B to D. He says that it will be a crime to put anything bigger, due to rippling.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

As is the case in many women who want augmentation, your anatomy may be at odds with cup size goal.  High profile implants allows for more volume for a given width, but a board certified plastic surgeon should be able to explain this in detail and help you select an implant.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.  As you can imagine, despite your good description of body type and goals, it is not possible to give you precise  advice online. The best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery is: 
	1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully.  Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you're looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.  
	2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals  with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining  breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals.  In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural”  or “full C” etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.  Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup  size may also be inaccurate.  
	3.  Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly,  allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals.  Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery.
	   I hope this helps.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Every surgeon has their method for ariving at implant size.  I have the patient bring a picture of what they envision and predict implant size.  With pre-op sizers, the patient can put the size I have predicted into a bra with a pocket.  If the patient feels good with the look and feel, that size implant is chosed for implantation.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

285 cc implants is a sound recommendation for your stated objectives and goals. The size of the implants are based on a combination of a patient's goals
 and objectives and her anatomy. In order to provide a natural looking 
augmentation, the surgeon needs to evaluate many factors including soft 
tissue coverage, skin laxity, chest wall width, breast imprint width, 
the shape of the breasts and relative level of constriction to ensure 
that the breast implants are appropriate for your body. Consult in 
person with 3 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons to
 understand your options.

Paul Gill, MD · Answer

In order to make an accurate size recommendation, I would need to assess your chest wall and breast mound measurements and characteristics.  Unfortunately, there is not a general rule of thumb or objective criteria to implant selection.
	Your plastic surgeon will perform several measurements of your chest wall and breast anatomy and determine a range of implants that both fit your chest wall and reach your desired goals.
	The next step is to try on this range of implants in the office with your doctor.   The key to this success is showing your surgeon the body proportion you desire with a bra sizer and allowing your surgeon to guide you to the right implant.   It will be much easier to communicate in implant cc's than cup size when determining the appropriate implant for you.
	I wish you a safe recovery and fantastic result.
	Dr. Gill

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Answer: Chest Wall Width and Breast Augmentation

Answer: Chest Wall Width and Breast Augmentation

Answer: Best Breast Implant Size/Profile for Me?

Answer: Best Breast Implant Size/Profile for Me?

Answer: Preoperative sizers may help in deciding size of breast implants.

Answer: Preoperative sizers may help in deciding size of breast implants.

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