Breast Augmentation: Q&A
Ask a QuestionAge 44, 5'6", 117lb, 36B - 400cc for a D Cup?
I Am 44 and in Excellent Shape 5'6 117lbs I Am Now a 36B is 400cc to Much to Achieve D ? breast feeding and weight lifting over the years have my breast with less fat I do want to have a nice size chest but it looks to me each person gets such a different result with 400cc's. I hope you can advise with your experience with a similiar patient. Thank you. My surgeon said 400cc by the way.
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fancie girl
in Vero Beach
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How to pick breast implant sizes
How to pick breast implant sizes
Article by George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon1) 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. Mentioning a cup size is not enough. Show your surgeon pictures of breasts you like.
4) Then your surgeon has to tell you if...
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Breast Implant size for 36D
Dear Fancie, Thank you for asking your Q. Simply - 400cc will give you 2 cup size increase - so Yes - you will be a D cup. However, remember that "cup" size varies depending on what bras you wear, so cup size alone is not a good way to decide on your result. You should show your Plastic surgeon photos of what you like and do not like. Also try different sizes to gauge what you desire. I find many of my patients are greatly helped by 3D imaging with the...
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London Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant sizing
T is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. 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 “C cup” or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired...
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Choosing a breast implant
I have written several articles on realself under my profile with references to selection that may be of benefit to you. You are technically underweight and this may mean that the implant may be more prominent or visible. I would encourage you to consider an under the muscle placement but this also may vary accoirding to the amount of sag and thickness of your breast tissue. Meet with at least one plastic surgeon to discuss sizing. The time is well worth it
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Choosing an implant size
Breast implant sizing involves a personalized approach to your breast anatomy, your overall goals, and the types of implants available to match them. The "look" from a breast augmentation is an amalgam of the implant and the natural breast, hence why 400cc implants look very different from woman to woman. If you are unsure as to whether the implant size/shape recommended by your plastic surgeon is right for you, I recommend getting a few additional opinions from other plastic...
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Breast augmentation 400 cc
Each patient will have some individual nuances in their result when having a breast enhancement. With your history of weight lifting and breast feeding you likely have excess skin which will fill out well with volume increase. Overall I think diameter is the most important dimension that will lead to an optimal result. If this implant is comparable to in diameter to your breast diameter then I think this will be to your liking. Consult with your surgeon and best...
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Breast Implant Sizing
It is hard to tell exactly what is going on...I appreciate your including your current measurements and cup-size. I find it tough to trust every patient's stated cup size as the bra companies have yet to standardize this measurement....so I measure each patient individually in my office. If you were to measure a 36B, great! If not, I go with whatever size I measured you at. By doing this, I level the playing field so that the patient and I are on the same wavelength and I can estimate the
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Choosing implants for the breasts
Choosing the right size breast implant for you is performed during consultation with your doctor after a thorough exam.
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400cc for a D Cup
A photo would be extremely helpful. My guess is a 450 cc HP or bigger. Seek in person consults from boarded plastic surgeons in your area. Try Dr. Guy, Becker, Matos in your part of the state. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091
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Implant size
You are absolutely right when you observe that different patients get different results with the same volume implants. Why is that? In general, the final result is a product of your natural breast, the implant you choose, and the technique that is used. In addition, implants are now categorized by width and projection, not volume. The volume is a result of the combination of width and projection. Unfortunately, determining appropriate breast implant size can only be done in person with...
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