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What Breast Implant Size is Most Natural for a Very Tall (5'11.5"), Very Slim (135 Lb) Dancer?

I am 5'11.5" and 135 lbs. My ribcage is 30" and current breast size is 33" A/B- waist 26" - hips 37". What implant should I select to maintain my dancer's figure? I would like to keep a lean, sophisticated look that is also practical for the intense athletic demands of my industry and is still able to fit into stage costumes. I would like my breast implants to balance my thin upper body with my slightly curvier, more muscular hips/bum/legs, and give a gently feminine appeal.

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Breast implant sizing for tall, slim dancers

Don't start from the implant size and work backwards. Also don't fall into the trap of using external sizers to judge the size of the implanted implant. Fitting an implant is more like fitting you to a dance outfit or your foot in a dance shoe. You get measured and then see what fits you, not choose a size and make it work. The issue is also not what implant size but rather what breast size and then see if an implant can achieve that for what you're starting with. You... more

Fitting your impant to a small, slim body

I feel that your best fit is dependent on the diameter of your breast. I think the diameter for a thin, tall woman should be in the 13 cm range. Try the low profile, 13 cm implant, which should get you around 300cc. Try them on for a fit in the offiice. Because you are a dancer, you may choose a smaller implant. Just be aware that a smaller implant means a wider space between your breasts and negatively impact your cleavage. Talmage Raine MD FACS dr@drraine.com more

Talmage J. Raine, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Best Breast Implant Size/Profile for Me?

Hank you for the question.  As you can imagine, despite your good description of body type and goals, it is not possible to give you precise advice online. The best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery is:  1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you're looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of... more

Breast Implants for a Dancer

There are many factors that are important when selecting the best implant size. These include the width of your chest wall, the current width of your breasts, the laxity/tightness of your skin and breast tissue and others. Clearly, you should seek a fairly modest implant size given the athletic demands of your career and your lean physique. That could mean an implant as small as 250 cc or so, or perhaps as large as 375 cc or so. These are very rough estimates, of course, and the final... more

Brreast implants for a prima ballerina

Hate to be such a purist, but great ballet is about thin and athletic dancers, and most are quite flat chested, and yes, sophisticated. If you insist, perhaps a small prepectoral gel implant, but you should check this out with the the ballet master.

Tall Thin Dancer and Implant Size

Taller women can usually tolerate larger implants. Having said that the average implant placed in the US is a 350 cc implant. Moderate or moderate plus implants may be better for a more conservative look. Anywhere from 250 cc to 350 cc may be appropriate, but really larger volume ranges are possible.

An breast implant with a smaller diameter might be right for you.

You should first make a free consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon and bring in some pictures of what you would like to look like. After your measurements are taken an implant size with a smaller diameter and higher projection may be recommended for what you are seeking. The implants should be placed under the muscle for a longer lasting optimal result. A smaller implant is usually reccommended as well for athletic patients. Good luck! more

Which implant is optimal in a professional dancer who is thin?

Yep you are a tall drink of water and I imagine that you are stunning. Generally, the choice of implant anticipates the way it will realize an aesthetic,or visual weight to the breast and how that will enhance not just the breast, but also the body line. It is needs to reflect one's own aesthetic sensibilities.Your profession requires a fairly specific aesthetic. An evaluation starts with an specific discussion of your aesthetic goals. A dimensional analysis of your breasts is done but one... more

Implant for a dancer

I think it is important to be properly evaluated in person and to discuss your goals. based upon these two things, an implant or choice of implants can be offered. It is difficult to say without an exam. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Implants/Fat Grafting to the Breasts

There are various factors regarding how you want your breasts to look and feel, but if you and your doctor have a good, open line of communication, you shouldn’t need to go back and forth on your decision. A major factor that effects how breast implants look and feel is whether they're inserted over or under the chest (pectoral) muscle. If you want the most natural-looking breast you'll need a subpectoral implant, in which the implant is placed under the muscle. Depending on whether a... more

Breast Implants for Dancers

After making an appointment at your local plastic surgeon's office, you can determine the size of the implant that you feel would look good in you. The easiest way to do this is to place various sized implant sizers in a non-padded bra at the surgeon's office. Once you have narrowed down your choices in sizes, you and your surgeon can discuss which implant styles (low, moderate, or high profile) would fit your lifestyle and profession the best. Hope this helps! Thanks for your question.... more

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primaballerina 4 Dec 2012

Dr. Park: Thank you for your kind response. I have seen 3 doctors, and each gave me a different recommendation. How do I choose? Natrelle- Style 10- Moderate- Silicone Gel- 300cc Natrelle- Style 15- Midrange- Silicone Gel- 304cc or also the 339cc The Style 10 was suggested to cover more of my own breast width (15 cm) and help adjust for my projecting sternum/ribcage peak between my breasts. Also, the rounder flatter implant was said to look less like a had something "done". However, the Style 15 was said to be the more popular and attractive implant. Thoughts?

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