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Are 550 Cc Too Big for Me?

My surgery is this friday. I'm 6'2 and 170 pounds. My cup size is a small A and I want to be a small D.

4 Doctor Answers | Asked by anminor in chicago
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Implant size selection

Recommending implant sizes for you depends on multiple factors. Selecting an implant size is dependent on patients' anatomy (height, weight, chest width, chest height) as well as patients' wishes. It is hard to give you a recommendation without examining you. You should try some sizers and talk with your plastic surgeon. Please remember that implant cc volume does not correlate with cup sizes. Also, try to look at pre and postop photos that reflect your body size and... more
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Beast size decision. I'm 6'2 and 170 pounds. My cup size is a small A and I want to be a small D.

It is important to be well informed about breast augmentation including the choice of implants and the size. You also need to understand why a certain breast implant is appropriate for you. The most important factor in decision-making is the dimension of your breasts and chest wall as well as the thickness of the soft tissues. You need to review these measurements with your plastic surgeon and make sure that the decision is made based on these measurements. It is not unusual for me to see a... more
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Breast implant size selection

Your question is likely the most common question with respect to breast augmentation. I consider two factors when selecting implants for my patients: 1.Dimensional planning 2.Gel Implant Sizing system Dimensional planning – The measurements of your chest wall are taken. Also, the breast dimensions including the height, width, and current dimensions of each breast form the basis of dimensional planning. Based on these measurements, the implant size is recommended. This will give you... more

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Best Breast Implants For Me?

Thank you for the question and picture. Although I think this is an excellent forum for patients to receive general advice regarding plastic surgical procedures, for more specific advice pertaining to your situation you will be best off communicating with your chosen plastic surgeon. You will find that you will be bombarded with information online; this information will be probably conflicting and/or confusing. Communication with your plastic surgeon will be... more
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anminor 4 Aug 2012
Thank you so much.
anminor 4 Aug 2012
Thank you so much.

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