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Goin for Hp Allergan 400, Will I Have a Huge Gap? 28 Inch Ribcage, 117 Pounds. (photo)

I love the fake look and i want full nice round boobs but not gigantic, im just afraid my sternums to wide for the hp? What ur oppinion. Im freaking out cuz ive had a couple consultations a yr ago. By bfriend surprised me on xmas with a boob jobjob but i only get one consult before i go in. What would u guess my bwd is?

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11 Doctor Answers | Asked by cridderlove in utah

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Simultaneous lift allows smaller implant

You are focused on implant size when repositioning your breasts is more important. There is a new technique called Breast Augmentation with Mini Ultimate Breast Lift. Using only a circumareola incision it is possible to reshape your breast tissue to increase upper pole fullness, reposition your breasts higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase cleavage. Your photographs show your breasts need to be displaced medial. This cannot be achieved without a... more

The type of implant that is right for you

Hello. There are ups and downs to the different styles of implants to consider. The advantage to high profile implants is that they give better projection. A moderate profile implant would be better to reduce the gap between your breasts. When going in for your one consult just be sure you are prepared to make the most of it. Have pictures of what you want and don’t get too caught up in the style of implant because the dissection is also a big factor. Jaime Perez, MD Breast... more

Naturally wide breasts are not repositioned with implants

Your natural breasts are sitting apart, and pointing apart. That is something the will not be changed the addition of breast implants, regardless of what type of implant you will use. If you choose a very high profile implant, your nipples will point outward even more. When you go for your consultation, make sure you discuss with your board certified plastic surgeon the impact of the implant profile on your out come. Also, as this is a 'gift' and not a surgeon you chose... more

Goin for Hp Allergan 400, Will I Have a Huge Gap? 28 Inch Ribcage, 117 Po

Based upon your posted photos you are anatomically and genetically widely spaced. So you should expect with any implant a wider result. I recommend HP or UHP so you decrease the lateral appearance of displacement.

Implant choices

The right implant for you is determined based upon your exam and the volume that you desire. HP's are used if the patient has a narrow chest and they want larger implants.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Placement of the implant most important to getting the look you desire

The dissection of the pocket is the most important factor to getting the look you want - much more than the size or shape of the implant. Be sure to explain to your surgeon your desires and look for his or her before and afters that look the way you want - this helps you both understand the look you are going for.

Best Breast Implants for Me?

Thank you for the question and picture .  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.... more

400 HP and Size Concerns, Wide Gap?

The gap or space usually remains the same or is closed to some extent. You never want to close the area beyond what is reasonable based upon your anatomy. This would involve stripping the pectoralis muscle beyond the insertion and could cause double bubble or symmastia. 400 HP in most women is a reasonable size and will fit most women. Based upon your current size, that implant should put you at a C cup.

Wide Sternum?

Hello, and thank you for your question. Your sternum appears pretty normal from the photo. Your breast base width diameter should be where the breast should ideally start, and where they should ideally stop, not necessarily where they currently start and stop. If you naturally have a big gap, this can be closed off with the right implant and right technique. The measurement is then subtracted form the width of your tissue. In your case, probably 1 cm. This will be... more

Will I Have a Huge Gap

Your breasts are rather widely separated. The implants will be centered on your nipples and areolas, and may indeed look even more widely separated when they are larger. Really large implants will likely extend beyond the sides of your chest, so at the time of consultation be sure to discuss this carefully. As to breast width, rather than ask for a guess, measure it with a caliper--it is the straight line distance from the inner to the outer edges of the breast in centimeters, less one... more

Wondering about high profile (HP)

Hi, It is not easy to judge your opinion regarding your sternum from the view you submitted. It does appear that your breast tissue approaches the sternum nicely so do not be worrying about how your breast augmentation will look considering your statement "I love the fake look..." Go for the HP for sure. In your case, I would worry about not going large enough so be careful to shop high on the implant size. Get a picture of someone... more

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cridderlove 17 Jan 2013

Just fyi i am going to the sugeon i chose , just only get obe consult before surgery. I had multiple concults with him a yr ago. I just didnt do my research before. So i didnt ask all the qeustions a should have

NoMoreBoobEnvy (RealFriend) 16 Jan 2013

Feel free to look at my profile, pics and stats .. everyone (and their skin) is different. I would bring a pic with you to your doc's office and tell him what size you want to be and what your concerns are - based on all of the above, he should recommend a good size for you. Don't get caught up on the ccs because they mean something different for each woman. Good luck and keep up posted! ;)

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