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Breast Implants and Lift. What Size For My Frame?

I'm 22 5'11 190pounds My doctor is putting 675 on one side and 420 on the other do to my breast being so uneven he is also doing a full lift on my larger side he wants saline so he can adjust the volume during surgery silicone would be harder he said do to me being so uneven...I want them to be some what natural looking and not to big 675 seen large even though im tall thick and 38inch chest so can someone please advise? my surgery is on sunday. i want natural even not to big or heavy !!!

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by Mikeys Girl K in Irvine ca

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Uneven breasts before augmentation

You seem to have a significant asymetry but regardless, a 675 cc is too large as others said. i recommend that you get a couple of other opinions before deciding what size and shape is best for you. your surgeon porbably knows best but in this case which is not straigth forward, it doesnt hurt to hear other opinions from other qualified surgeons.

Nobody needs a 600+ cc implant for cosmetic indications

While it's hard to generalize, there is almost no one who would benefit from an almost 700cc implant for cosmetic surgery. Most cases involving a lift generally use smaller implants then what is required for breast augmentation cases as you get into a lot of problems with larger devices combining with skin reduction like you do in a mastopexy. Implants that size (>600 cc) are almost always limited to reconstructive surgery cases where there is no preexisting breast tissue. I would... more

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The implants are pretty large. Without an exam it is difficult for me to suggest what would be best for you. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Without seeing you it is impossible to answer your question. You must have significant volume asymmetry to warrant that much difference between implants. Saline are adjustable and that can be helpful. If you are getting a lift I would be certain you are at your target weight because if you lose weight after your surgery your breasts will tend to sag some. Your size and asymmetry will make your operation difficult so make sure your expectations are consistent with... more

Robert Kearney, MD, FACS

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Best Breast Implants for My Frame?

As you can imagine it is not possible to give you precise advice without direct examination and a full communication of your goals. It sounds like, based on your description, that you have significant breast asymmetry present; realistic expectations will be very important given that absolute breast symmetry should not be expected. Assuming you have chosen your plastic surgeon carefully, the next step would be to communicate your goals carefully with your... more

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