Breast Augmentation: Q&A

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Is 325 & 350 Combination Mentor Implants the Best Choice for a Natural Look Added to a B Cup?

Hello, I am scheduled for a breast augmentation in a month and decided to go with a combination of 325 & 350 cc's. I currently have a b cup (one breast slightly smaller than the other) and want to make sure I am not going to big. I was debating between 300 & 325 or 325 & 350 cc's. I don't want to make a mistake and go to small or to big. I have a medium frame, 34 bk, 27 waste and 38 hips and am 5'6" 145 lbs. All the facts I can have will help me to know I am choosing the best size for me.

14 Doctor Answers | Asked by Bri915
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Size of implants

Hello. The most important factors for determining the size of implants that could be used on a patient include width of the base of the breast, the size of your thorax and the amount of breast tissue and skin you have. Even with the dimensions given it is hard to determine what you need without an in person consultation. I would consider trying sample implants and showing your surgeon pictures of your desired result to help determine the size implant that should be used. Jaime Perez,... more
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Choosing the right breast implant

In order to give you an idea of a good implant for you, I would recommend taking samples of the implants and placing them in your bra to give you an idea of you'll look after the surgery. You may also want to bring in photos of breasts you like to your plastic surgeon. Have done many breast augmentations, I believe these things are the best for choosing the right implants. Good luck! Dr. Schreiber...Baltimore plastic surgeon see video
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Tough question regarding implant sizing

Very hard to tell what will be too big or too small for you, as the perception of either is sooooo subjective. Additionally, such subjective terms as one breast is slightly smaller, etc., also tough to judge. Add to the mix, saline implants can be manipulated by adding volume to the smaller side to even them up. What I like to do is to have the patient in the office and have the patient try on implants. This way, the woman can actually see how things look on her, and... more

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Choosing the best implant size

Hi, You have asked a question that cannot be answered until you have your consulation. Doctors vary on how they help you choose the right implant. I have done thousands of these operations and let me tell you how I do it. I rarely miss. I examine the patient to see the volume of breast tissue. If asymmetric, then I choose one that will be our target breast for our process. Then I show the patients MANY pictures of all sorts of breast... more
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325 or 350 breast implant

A 25 cc difference in implant volume is not alot. Do a baggy test to see which one you like the most.
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How to select an appropriate breast implant size

Nothing creates more anxiety than implant size selection. A breast augmentation is an operation that you want to do once, do it right and not have to repeat it. The most common reason for reoperation is size selection. More likely than not the patient desires a larger size. It is helpful to think it through. As a plastic surgeon I give my patient a range of implants that fit their size and shape. This includes measuring the base diameter of the breast and... more
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Right size of implant

It's impossible to advise you without a photo or exam. That being said, the implant size you are referring to, in general, shouldn't make you look "too big", but it will probably increase your cup size 11/2 or 2 cups sizes. So you might get into a D cup. If you are adamantly opposed to that, you should review your choice with your surgeon.
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Cosmetic Surgery is an Art and a Science

Thank you for the question. It is hard to recommend an implant without an examination. By measuring the width of your chest wall, you can better determine which implant, by its width, fits better. Your plastic surgeon will be a better person to discuss this with. Good Luck..Dr Thomas Narsete Austin, Tx
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Which size is best for me?

Thanks for your question. It is difficult to answer your question without having the opportunity to examine you or look at photographs. From the measurements that you give it sounds as though you are on the right track. In my own practice we keep actual Mentor and Allergan implants for patients to try on in a testing bra. I think it is the most accurate method for determining size. I always recommend that my patients think I about their... more
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Is 325 and 350cc the right implant size?

Thank you for your question. As you can imagine, picking the implant size is a poit of much stress among women undergoing breast augmentation. There is no perfect method despite the use of sizers, computer imaging, and other methods. To get a natural, well shaped result, it is important to think about the breast implant 3 dimensionally. The width of the milant should approximate the base width of your breast and chest. This will help avoid a wide space between the breasts or lateral... more
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