Do the Size, Width or Projection of the Implant Impact the Risk of Double Breast? (photo)

On a consultation for breast augumentation I got the information that i had to acount for a smaller double breast contour/shadow line between the implant and my own tissue, due to more glandular tissue then fat tissue ( I'm very thin 173 cm 54 kg). I am interested in anatomic implant Allergan Natrelle 220 cc ML. Do the size, width or projection of the implant impact the risc of DB? How can reason to minimize the riscs?

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Double bubble breast

Double breast results when the implant is at one level and the patients breast tissue at another. A silicone implant properly placed retro-pectoral of only 220 cc's should not result in a double bubble appearance. The size, width or projection does not determine the double bubble. Best of Luck, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Size, width, and projection of implants in risk of "double breast"

I would disagree with Dr. Pousti's otherwise excellent answer in that for elective, cosmetic surgery, the decisions should be made by the patient and surgeon before the operation and not during the surgery. Although it cannot be measured exactly, the general issues and results from different implant choices can be known before the surgery from experience and measurements. "Double breast" is not an adverse condition. You may be thinking of "double bubble".... more

Selection of Best Breast implant Size, Width, Projection?

Thank you for the question. Yes, the variables that you mention can increase risks of a variety of complications after breast augmentation surgery. I would suggest that you do the following: 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 his/her work. 2. Have a full discussion and... more