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Saline Vs Silicone & What CC Size. 5'5 120 Lbs VERY Active? (photo)
HI! I'm debating between saline & silicone, leaning more towards silicone. My main concern is that I want to be symmetrical. Currently I feel as though I am AT LEAST a 1/2 cup smaller on my right. I am very active and frequently run marathons & lift upper body. I don't want to sacrifice my workout but would like to be a full C. I am also concerned about the incision site leaving scarring or causing a loss in sensation. Also the placement, i'm 22 but would like to nurse someday (YEARS). HELP!
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littleMRSpriss
in Jacksonville, NC
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Implant choices
Some asymmetry is common between breasts. As for saline vs silicone that is a personal choice. Different implants can be placed if there is a big difference.
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Breast Augmentation in Athletic Patient
With regard to implant choices to enlarge your breasts, there are a number of things to consider. Your chest circumference and breast width are very important factors when choosing an implant.
The best thing to do is to try on some sizers in a non-padded bra at your plastic surgeon's office to figure out what YOU think looks good. You should be able to place a larger sizer in your bra on the right vs. the left to see if your volume evens out. Don't get hung up on cup size or even...
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You need to see a Certified PS to give you adequate advice. It’s hard to give it over the internet without seeing your body proportion. In our office we tell our patients that 200-225cc equal to about one cup size. Whether you go with saline or silicone the best way would be under the muscle so there is less chance of rippling. Our most popular incision is around the areola the skin is very thin and the scar is very forgiving. In regards to asymmetry that...
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Size for Marathon Runner
The size of the average breast implant placed in the US is 350 ml. Having said that, the average woman does not run marathons. It may be more appropriate to select a smaller implant. Size discrepancy can be improved with differential volumes. For women with little breast tissue and/or little body fat, silicone may be a better option. Kenneth Hughes, MD breast implants Los Angeles, CA
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Breast Augmentation with Mini Ultimate Breast Lift for asymmetry
Silicone gel implants look and feel more natural than saline and the best position is behind the muscle. You are focusing on breast size but more importantly is a breast lift. You need a circumareola approach for both breasts. Using this technique your breasts can be reshaped and lifted higher, more medial and reshaped to match. Through the same incision the implants can be placed augmenting both breasts to the size you desire to correct size asymmetry. You have...
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Several issues to decide
There are multiple issues to address or consider here:
Properly sized, positioned, filled (saline), and below the pec major, both saline-filled implants and gel-filled implants can look the same. Saline-filled implants have multiple advantages but one big disadvantage in that they don't feel like tissue when there is not enough tissue coverage over them. Gel-filled implants have a number of disadvantages but one big advantage that they feel like tissue regardless of the coverage...
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Saline Vs Silicone & What CC Size. 5'5 120 Lbs VERY Active?
Good concerns and the self posted photo demonstrates issues. You have chest wall, breast asymmetry that is moderate to severe. ONLY in person evaluations will afford you the opportunity to fully understand these issues.
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Concerns about Breast Augmentation?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
As you can imagine, it is not possible to give a precise advice without direct examination and a full communication of your goals. The good news is is that you are starting at a good place when it comes to breast augmentation surgery.
Prior to undergoing breast augmentation surgery careful selection of your plastic surgeon and communication of your goals will be very important; I would suggest that you do not base this...
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