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Natrelle Saline Implants HP Subpectoral/submuscular? (photo)

What CC sizes are there for Natrelle Saline Implants between 300-400? My doctor showed me a 350 HP overfilled to 375 i believe which i thought was an awesome size, but he said it may still be too wide for my measurements so he is going to do a 300 or 330 i think it was and over fill. I was honestly wanting the 350 cc overfilled to 375-400. The last 2 pics i added is exactly the size i want. will either sizes achieve that? CC's really confuse me. I don't want to be disappointed i went to small

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What Size of Implants

In general, if a patient is only 50 cc or so over my recommendation, I will perform the surgery at that larger size. The truth is that 0.5 cm is not that much of a difference in width. Kenneth Hughes, MD Hughesplasticsurgery Los Angeles, CA

Implant sizes and photographic ideals.

Your breast anatomy will ultimately dictate the range of implant which will fit. Although there is no one "perfect" preoperative sizing tool, using a sizing system can help a patient identify what is "too big" or "too small". Without an exam, we cannot tell you what 'cc' size you need. That is why you have the consultation in person with your Plastic Surgeon. If you are unsure, then the recommendation is to seek a second opinion. Finally, remember that saline... more

David Bogue, MD

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Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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Sizing saline-filled breast implants

I see the usual gamut of responses to this question which in my opinion and experience include a lot of misconceptions or confusion. I do not feel external sizers or stuffing bras or looking at pictures of others in terms of goals is helpful and is even misleading. There is no way to accurately quantify breast size currently -- before or after the surgery. A breast implant is like a pillow behind your breast and fitting it properly is sort of like fitting your foot in a... more

Right size for saline aug

This is always a tough question but I generally make the pocket and then will insert various sized implants to see what your pocket can fit comfortably.I always tell my patients you can't put a gallon of milk in a quart container.

Why Does my Chest Feel Like Its on Fire?

The saline sizes for HP allergan implants are, per catalog, 280-300 320-340 350-380 400-430 The width difference between the 320 and the 350 salines when filled to the higher levels is 4mm, or 1/6 of an inch. If a 320 will fit your breast width, a 350 will not be a problem. From photos alone I cannot tell what size implant will get you close to your goal photos. With the amount of breast tissue you have and the size of the implant, I would consider... more

Natrelle Saline Implants HP Subpectoral/submuscular? (photo)

Thank you for your question. I agree with a lot of the recommendations below. My advise would be to go to another board certified plastic surgeon and get a second opinion. Mentor saline implants have different measurements for the same volume implants. Another option is to consider cohesive silicone implants.

Implant Sizing

Hello, This is your second post that I'm aware of. I am sorry to see that now you seem to be more concerned about making sure you don't go too small than about rippling, one of your initial concerns. I am glad you are now considering sub-pectoral, placement, but that doesn't give you a free pass to choose any size you think you might want without serious complications. Like Dr. Scheslinger said, you do have a 'right' to pick any size you want. However, what he... more

Variety of implant choices

When determining breast implant size I first consider projection, next base diameter and last volume. If you don't get the first two right then you place your self at a greater risk of ending up with a breast shape that is less than satisfactory. Saline filled implants are not designed to hang over the edge of the chest wall. When this happens you can feel and then sometimes see unwanted rippling of the implant. The use of gel filled implants can reduce this to... more

Implant choices

The decision of which implant to use is done during consultation after reviewing your anatomy and listening to your size requests.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Why Can I Not Have 350 cc Saline Implants?

The determination of the size implants that you are going to get at surgery is a decision made between you and your plastic surgeon. Each plastic surgeon has his or her own feelings about what size implants fit what size chest/personality/patient. The breast implant manufacturers all publish the size they recommend based on base diameter of chest/breast. These are recommendations only. You as the patient have a right to the size you want and each plastic surgeon has a... more

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The correct sizing depends on your chest wall and breast width. All implants can be overfilled to the recommended specifications of the manufacturer.Overfilling past the recommended volume is not recommended.

Natrelle Saline Implants HP Subpectoral/submuscular?

Even with your description and posted photos very hard to advise over the internet. I might condiser HP Mentor Salines at 400 cc with NO over filling. Over filling cancels the warranty!

Why not consider cohesive silicone gel implants?

If you have unnaturally-soft, visibly rippled breasts with implants that can leak, deflate, and require re-operation, then size becomes something you can be sure of when you undergo your second breast surgery! Sorry, I'm being just a tiny bit sarcastic here, but you are laser-focused on only one aspect of getting your best result, and are not considering other important issues! For the record, and since two of my colleagues have stated their cup-size equivalents, after 25 years and... more

Best Techniques for Breast Augmentation Sizing

In my practice I use a combination of measurements, photographs ans trial implants to get the patient the result they want. Measurements get us in the ballpark. I also have patients try a full range of implants in unpadded bras to see what cup size they will be. Using all the above as guidelines, I often find that trial of sizers at surgery to best match the photos the patient liked usually produces the best results. see video

What size should I be?

Thank you for your questions and your photographs. It is very confusing for many women when it comes to sizing implants. Many Physicians use their best recommendation, some use photographs. In my own practice I keep a full set of implants sizers for my patients to try on in a testing bra. While this is not an exact duplication of a post surgical result I feel it is often the best option because we are looking actual implants. We use... more

Sizes of breast implants

Hello, Thank you for sharing your photos. The rule of thumb is that every 200cc will measure a single cup size roughly. Based on your post, your surgeon is doing what every surgeon is supposed to do in terms of taking the patients anatomical features into consideration to provide a tailored surgical plan including the right size that will best fit the patient. It is normal to be hesitant about the volume of your implants and this is why your surgeon should guide you to make a... more

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In our practice we tell our patients that 200-225 cc equal one cup size. Without an exam its hard to say what size you would benefit from . Size has a lot to do with body proportion, its about what you see in the mirror and what you like. More so then cup size. you have to like what you see in the mirror.