Clarity on Which Breast Implants for My Body and Age?

I am in my late 50's, 5'7", 118 lbs. I am quite thin above the waist, w/no fat on my chest & my bones can be seen. I am looking for a natural look, not too big, nor small. An active lifestyle w/running is important to me. My Doctor prefers some type of Gummy Bear implant. I am concerned about cohesive implants being uncomfortable for my frame. I would appreciate your opinions about size, shape and manufacturer. Thank you for your comments, time & this website.

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age 45-54 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in 110-129 lbs

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Gummy Bear or Silicone for Breast Augmentation

Make sure you feel both of them prior to selecting one for your surgery. They definitely have different consistencies. Saline may not be the best option due to your thin physique.

Implant choices

See if you can find a surgeon who uses Vectra 3D imaging during consultation. You can literally "try on" different implants and see your "after" results before you ever have surgery. I prefer smooth round gel implants, particularly in very thin women, as they are softer than shaped implants. On the other hand, though, a firmer shaped implant may have less wrinkling and rippling than a smooth round softer implant. There is no perfect implant, but with... more

Which breast implants

I don't feel cohesive gel implants offer any advantage over standard smooth surface, round, gel-filled implants for cosmetic breast augmentation. It sounds as if your tissue coverage is such that saline filled implants would be easily felt in the lower and lateral part of your breasts where the muscle doesn't cover and this would be a potential issue for you but cohesive gel implants aren't necessary to address it. Regarding sizing. A properly fitted round implant (that... more

Breast implants for me?

The most important thing that you can do is discuss your concerns and desires during consultation. I personally don ot use cohesive gel implants because I am not a fan of shaped implants or textured.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Best Breast Implants for Me?

Thank 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... more

Clarity on Which Breast Implants for My Body and Age?

Without photos and more info (bra size, goal, breast width) this is not possible for me to answer. By in large, I have been very satisfied with standard silicone gel implants, particularly in a slender patient in whom the slightest tilt in the gummy bears will be noticeable. You would be well served by additional opinions from other surgeons.Thanks for your question, best wishes.