I Ended Up with the Wrong Size and Implant.

On April 7th I got my breast implant surgery. I let my doctor picked the size of my implants but we agreed in using a HIGH PROFILE. Instead he used a moderate plus (without consulting me) which is not giving me fullness, projection, or cleavage. I am very unhappy with the results I am a 5'2 120lbs and I feel the same or even worse before the surgery. These implants did not do anything for me I was a very saggy small A and he used 375cc with silicone moderate plus to give me a B cup.

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Wrong style implant inserted

The choice of the style, size type of impant needs to be carefully reviewed prior to surgery. The size and stye chosen depends on yourf chest dimensions, overall height and weight, your desired look and the advice of your plastic surgeon. The ultimate aim is to achieve a natural result which is proportional to your body. Sometimes the patients desired results may not be appropriate and the plastic surgeon has to explain that. I encounter this occasionally and usually the patient accepts... more

Breast Implants and Implant Profiles

Hello Lasky, Your doctor did you a favor. Your complaints of feeling worse now seem unwarranted (assuming he performed the surgery well). Being an A cup and getting 375 cc implants is hardly a small change. Your desire for a particular bra size and implant profile is really not your choice. The most common mistake plastic surgeons make in breast augmentation is utilizing implants that are too large for the patient's anatomy. This is a costly... more

Breast Implant Size

It would behoove you to continue to see your plastic surgery and communicate your concerns in a calm, non- accusatory fashion. If revisionary surgery is decided upon, it is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake... more

Implant volume and style is complex--trust your surgeon

There are many sizes and styles of implants, but at some point you have to trust your surgeon. A 375 cc implant is relatively large, and should give you nearly a 2 cup size difference. Remember also that it takes no more effort for your surgeon to insert a high profile implant than a medium profile implant. The decision was undoubtedly made for your well-being. Too large an implant can stretch the skin and breast gland over time to create deformities that are impossible... more

Base diameter

Implant size isselected based on your base diameter. . Your surgeon may have chosen your implant profile based on you base diameter.

Breast implant size

There are many different factors that go into selecting an implant. There is difference in 8 mm which is less than 1/3 of an inch between a 375 CC high profile implant and a moderate plus profile implant. It is unlikely that you would have achieved the fullness projection or cleavage you are seeking by simply using a different profile 375 CC implant. If you are unhappy with the size, shape or appearance of your breast, you should... more

Please send pictures

The change from high profile to moderate plus will not cause noticeable difference on the size and shape. You are not happy with result and the blame should not be placed on the implant shape. You need to discuss your concerns with your surgeon. You have trusted him to operate on you and he or she did not change the shape to give you bad result.