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Breast Augmentation- I Want Nice Boobs, NOT BIG Boobs! Mentor Moderate Profile Saline? (Photo)
I have a breat augmentation scheduled in a week. I want to be a full C/ small D. Absolutely, not a DD!!! About me: 4'11 140 lbs Bra size- 36B/34C (small C) Diam: 15 cm/ Under 28 cm I chose the Mentor moderate profile SALINE because of my width and I want a natural look. I decided on 400ccs. However, I have seen this amount take people from 1-3 cup sizes. Please help! Do I need to decrease CCs? Also, do you think the moderate profile is best for me? I don't want a huge gap and I like cleavage.
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finechina
in Atlanta, GA
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Don't want to be too BIG after augmentation
If you are saying the cup size will determine your happiness, you need to get a bra in the size you wish to be and size with that. Unlined bras are mandatory if using this technique. If you are less concerned about cup size and want more of the 'look' that you're comfortable with, then go with what you liked when you saw yourself with sizers on simulating your appearance after your surgery. If you're not using sizers to help you, you are 'flying blind' and depending on...
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Implant size
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. Once a surgeon has this information he could better educate you on what type of implants would work best for you. As other doctors have mentioned, do not be too concerned with cup size.
Jaime Perez, MD
Breast Augmentation Specialist
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa
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Choosing breast size and implant size
The most natural look coincides with an implant size htat is near your diameter of the breast. Try on the implant you have chosen by stuffing a bra. This is not perfect but it does correlate somewhat by adding the two volumes and looking in the mirror with a sweater over the bra. It can sometimes be a shock to your body image the first time you look in the mirror.
Talmage Raine MD FACS
drraine.com
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I think a 400 cc will make you larger than you are hoping for. I think that moderate plus profile is a good choice also. Saline gives a less natural look than silicone because you can see or feel rippling on the sides or bottom of the breast. But given your amount of breast tissue, this will be less likely for you. Silicone feels more natural but is more expensive. Good luck! K. Roxanne Grawe, MD Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Thanks for the question. I have always advised patients to try on implants before surgery to determine the size you want. This is a good way to choose.With 15cm width, you have plenty of options and a moderate profile should work well for you. Best Wishes...Dr Thomas Narsete Austin, Tx
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