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I recently had a bilateral mastectomy and now have a tissue expander. I would like to know, what breast implant size would give me a size 34C after my chemo?
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stacey21
in new york
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Use the tissue expander as a guide to cup size
You best bet is to use the tissue expander to guide you in your decision of breast implant size.
The average A cup requires approximately 300-375cc to become a C cup.
Try on different bras with your current tissue expander that would achieve a C cup.
Use this technique to guide you in your decision of breast implant size.
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Expander volume and patient expectation are key factors for breast reconstruction
Your surgeon chose your expander size based on your mastectomy volume and desired breast size at the end of the reconstruction. Once the expansion is complete, your surgeon will choose your implant based on the final fill volume and your expectation
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Breast Size Following Expander Reconstruction
The simplest way to determine the size of the final implant with expander reconstruction is to note the amount of saline in the TE at the point it reaches your desired size during the course of expansion. That can then determine the size of saline or silicone implant to be used. I prefer to overexpand a bit before the exchange.
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