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Will 400cc Hp Silicone Implants Be Good For My Body Type?

I am 5'6 @ 135 wear a 34A my breast are 12cm. i have seen two ps one has said i cant go any thing over 300cc yet the other said my starting point is 325 no more than 400. i am so unsure now i dont want to go to small, but i dont want to go to big.

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Which size implants?

The implant sizes that are possible for your breasts does depend on the width of your breast. We have implants with different projections: the more projected/pointy implants have a narrow base so that a larger volume can fit behind the breast. That is why you have a range of possibilities. To get an idea of how the size will look on you, we can use 3D imaging software, which is not available in all plastic surgery offices, or you can try on implant sizers to get an idea... more

Before Breast Augmentation use the Rice Test and Photos to choose size of Breast Implant

Choosing the size of Breast Implant depends on the look that you want to achieve. Regardless of Body Type and size of pre Augmentation Breast, you need to have an idea of what the final result will look like on you. Check the link below on how to do the Rice Test. This involves placing rice in a plastic bag and inserting the bag into you bra. This is the best self test I have found for patients that they can do in the privacy of their own home. Also visit Loveyourlookdotcom and other... more

Breasts Implants: Not Too Big, Not Too Small....

Thank you for the question. When patient state that they “do not want to be too small or too big”, this statement can be interpreted differently by different people. Therefore, I do not rely on these types of descriptions heavily in communicating with patients. In my practice I find the use of goal pictures to be very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” means different things... more

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How to pick breast implants.

Hi. I don't agree with either opinion. The absolute largest you should go is 375 cc's and 325 or 350 cc's would be better. See another surgeon. I hope the following article is useful. 1) This is the most common type of question on RealSelf. 2) It is the surgeon's job to pick the right breast implants, not the patient's. Implant selection is really pretty technical. 3) Make sure your surgeon REALLY understands the look you want.... more

Sizing of Breast Implants

When choosing implant size I often have women pay no attention to the number until they make their first choice of what suits their waist and hips. After using this test of instinct we take measurements to see if that implant size will fit well on the chest wall. Women with a petite rib cage have fewer selections than an average or large size rib cage. If the implant is too large it can make you look overweight, can have more unnatural characteristics (such as breast... more

400cc HP silicone gel implants on a petite frame

Thank you for your question. Here are some things to consider when selecting implant size for breast augmentation. 1. As you get older, your breast skin will age, stretch and become thinner even without an implant. The larger any breast, augmented or not, the worse it will look over time due to skin stretching. 2. Adding any implant to your breast adds weight and will produce stretch and irreversible thinning of your breast tissues over time. 3. The larger the... more

Implant choice

Choosing the right implant for you takes a consultation performing a physical exam and discussing your goals for surgery. If your base diameter of your breast is reasonable size and your skin has enough laxity and is of good quality it is very possible to place the implants that you requested.

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Committing to Breast Implants Prior to Surgery is a Mistake

Hi there- While I realize that not all of my colleagues agree with this, and that in plastic surgery there are many ways to safely accomplish similar goals, I personally believe that it if it is your goal to achieve a certain appearance (and not a certain implant number or bra size), it is foolish to commit to an implant before surgery. Why? Because only at surgery will there be developed a clear and definitive understanding of the relative elasticity and resistance of your... more

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