How Accurate is the Vectra 3D for BA?

The largest my PS reccomended I go is 335cc silicone, mod profile, unders. I am 5'6, 112lbs and 27.5 rc. I am currently a 32AA if that. I was given three sizes to consider and at first I thought I liked the 290 but wanted more volume so I have been considering the 335. Overall I liked the way the 335 looked on the vectra 3D image but I am a little concerned about how rounded the top part looks. Should I ask to see 315cc? I don't want to look too fake. Is the vectra 3D simulation pretty accurate?

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AA cup 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in 110-129 lbs

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Vectra helps but is not perfect

I have a Vectra, and it works like I thought it would: It is a cool tool that helps patients "see" what they might look like, but the role of experience and clinical judgement is more important. I always change the implant position, for example, from where Vectra puts it, as I think clinically I put it slightly higher than Vectra simulates it.

3D Imaging for breast augmentation

3D imaging for breast augmentation is a good tool to give patients some idea of what their results may be. However, it does not guarantee your results. There are some limitations to 3D imaging. For instance, it does not work well with patients who have loose skin or sagging / ptosis. 3D imaging can be used in conjuction with your own preferences (perhaps through a sizing process) and through dimensional planning (where multiple measurements of your chest wall... more

Vectra 3D is a simulation only

Although the 3D simulation has been a very valuable tool for educating patients about their own anatomy and showing them general estimates about the changes possible, it is not possible to show exact outcomes or guarantee a look During consultation it is our goal to match your goals with what is possible and in your best interest long term. A difference of a few millimeters or cc's rarely determines a sucessful outcome. However, a larger implant does stretch your tissues more... more

Breast Augmentation and the Vectra 3D imaging system

When evaluating a patient for breast augmentation and assisting them in determining the size they would like to be, there are many things a plastic surgeon with take into consideration. The patients anatomy, tissue, breast diameter and of course, the patients desires are important factors when choosing what implants to use for a patient. The Vectra 3D imaging system while not a guarantee is fairly accurate and has been a wonderful tool in my practice enabling... more

No computer simulation knows your tissue

The problem with all computer simulations is that the computer doesn't know anything about YOUR tissue, how firm or soft it is etc and therefore how it will respond to an implant. There is no guarantee that the result the computer shows you is accurate. You should work with the best plastic surgeon, know that differences of 25ccs are nothing to worry about and eventually give the control over to the best doctor having been very specific with him/her about the "look" you want and... more