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i dont know whether to go big or medium, saline breast implants or silicone breast implants, under or over muscle. help!

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Hello 'Best Breast Implants', It is a daunting task to figure out all the variables available to you regarding breast augmentation. I would like to guide you to Dr. Cambre's excellent answer to your question, if you haven't already read it. It is unbiased, complete, and factual. I would like to emphasize a few points though, and give you my particular bias as well! Regarding implant material, there really is no compelling reason to... more

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Gerald Minniti, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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The Best Breast Implants

When considering breast augmentation surgery, I believe that the most important question for a prospective patient to ask themselves is this: Am I seeking a natural-appearing result? If the answer is yes, then seek out a surgeon who has the same aesthetic sensibility that you have (and appropriate training and experience). And insist on seeing `before and after' photos. A lot of them. Over and over I hear patients remark, after reviewing some of our `before and after' photos,... more

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Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Options and Alternatives for Breast Implants and Incisions

Breast Augmentation now offers patients and surgeons alike a great deal of choices in terms of types of implants, location of incisions, and placement of implants above or below the muscle. A number of factors influence the utility of these methods of placement of breast implants, and not every option is available to every patient. It is critical for the patient to choose a surgeon who has experience with all types of breast implants, who has the technical skill to place the implants... more

Athleo Louis Cambre, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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How do I choose the best implant for me?

Hi there- One of the things I find most interesting is the amount of misinformation the average patient must sift through when researching breast augmentation surgery. In particular, I think that many patients become overwhelmed with implant choices and the abundance of information about these options available on the Web. This is complicated once they contact a surgeon or two for information about the implants, and which is most likely to give them the result they desire. Somewhere along... more

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Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

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Personalize your implants

Many of my patients have the same questions you do. After a consultation, hopefully we can answer all of them and help you reach an informed decision about what is right for you. Choosing the right implant is a personal decision and I have always felt that the most important job your plastic surgeon has during your initial consultation is to understand where you are coming from and what your goals really are for breast augmentation. Then, using their expertise, they can help you make the... more

Jason Brett Lichten, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon

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For the vast majority of patients, round, smooth walled...

For the vast majority of patients, round, smooth walled implants are best. "Anatomical" shaped, textured implants have been heavily promoted but: "Anatomical" implants are associated with a higher incidence of palpable and visible rippling. "Anatomical" implants are not associated with less hardness or capsular contracture. "Anatomical" implants can rotate 180 degrees and produce a deformity. A good study has shown that "anatomical" implants... more

George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Individualized Breast Implant Options

Choosing the right implant/prosthese is a personal decision, but be sure your surgeon can guide you. There are a lot of posibilities (size, measurements, implantation place, shape, incisión), but not every option is available to every patient. Patient's desired options followed by a thorough breast examination is a major part in choosing the correct surgical procedure and implant option. In Spain (Europe) there is a long tradition in breast augmentation surgeries.... more

Enrique Etxeberria, MD

Spain Plastic Surgeon

The Best Implant for You

The answers are individual and unique to you and will become clear during a consultation. There are many articles on this website (and others) about: silicone vs. saline? over- or under-the-muscle (prepectoral vs. subpectoral)? low-, medium- or high-profile? textured- or smooth-surface implants? best incision site: breast crease, armpit, areola, navel? The Internet is great for gathering information, but not necessarily for helping you decide.... more

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Paul C. Zwiebel, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

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Breast implant size is the first choice you have to make

You first need to decide what size you want. Size with your surgeon, research photographs, be pretty sure about what you want. Once you decide on approximate size, your surgeon will help you with the other choices. These are individualized based on your shape, size, amount of soft tissue coverage etc. I could generalize what my preferences are but that isn't very useful for your particular circumstance. Get a couple of opinions so you go into it having done... more

Daryl K. Hoffman, MD

Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon

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Breast implants are safer then ever before

Both Gel - Silicone and Saline filled implants are safe and reliable products. I prefer smooth round implants because they last longer and have less problems then textured implants. The new gel implants have a very natural feel and look. I prefer to put breast implants beneath the pectoralis muscle to enhance the feel, the look and reduce the incidence of contracture.

Larry Weinstein, MD

Morristown Plastic Surgeon

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Choosing the right breast implant

Here are some thoughts that might clarify this for you: 1. Go under the muscle 2. "Gel" feels better that saline but both can "look" good 3. Choose an implant with a base diameter that matches your own 4. Choose an implant whose profile will give you the look and projection you want, either natural or fuller than natural 5. Try on sizers in a garment to simulate the result you like Taking these into account with a very experienced plastic surgeon and if you have a good... more

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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I feel that it is essential to incorporate my patients...

I feel that it is essential to incorporate my patients in the decision-making process. It is important that they understand why I recommend a specific size, shape, and texture for them and want them to feel that they are playing an active role in their care. I currently use smooth round implants and avoid the use of textured and/or shaped implants. My personal feeling is that the smooth round implants are an excellent choice and that pre-existing breast shape contributes the most to... more

Gregory A. Buford, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

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Implant Choices Abound

The best way to determine what is best for you is to have a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Good luck with your journey.

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Douglas L. Gervais, MD

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

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Fit your look

Without a personal converation and exam, it is hard to answer this question. I personally feel under the muscle is always the best choice. If you visit my website you will find a video library which discusses these questions.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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Breast implant choices

You are having the same questions that everyone does! The number of options can be a little overwhelming, can't it? These are exactly the sorts of questions we go over in detail during our consultations. Each implant choice has pros and cons, and some of the answers are influenced by your personal taste, your anatomy, and other factors. All the best,

Thomas Fiala, MD

Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

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The Best Breast Implants for You

Choosing the best size, shape, and style of breast implant requires a detailed discussion between the patient and their Plastic Surgeon, followed by a thorough breast examination. A patient's desired outcome is a major part in choosing the correct implant. Often bringing in a picture of what you would like your result to be is helpful to your Plastic Surgeon. There is a statistic, although not scientific, that when women who had breast implants were asked if they could undergo... more

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William A. Wallace, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

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Choosing the right breast implants

During your initial consultation, questions with sizing, implant placement and implant type is discussed thoroughly. You will also wear one of our bras, we will insert implants in so that you are able to get a feel of what you may look like after having breast augmentation. This is your time to let the surgeon know whether you are satisfied with the overall sizing. Implant placement can be either submuscular or subglandular with the use of either Saline or Silicone... more

Jon Paul Trevisani, MD

Maitland Plastic Surgeon

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Best breast implants

As you have been told, there is no such thing as the "best" breast implant. You have many concerns and all of these can be addressed only by a face to face consultation with your plastic surgeon. Your consultation will go a long way in putting your mind at ease.

Allan J. Parungao, MD

Oak Brook Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Breast Augmentation

No such a think as best implant. Chose and implant that is best for you. Read all the pros and cons of the implants and select the best one for you. Fist you need to feel comfortable with the implant you are choosing and the according to your body type and BMI select what fit you the best . Read the companies information and discuss that with your surgeon

Alejandro J. Quiroz, M.D.

Mexico Plastic Surgeon

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Choosing the best breast implants for you

You have actually asked three separate but important questions: 1. How large a breast implant should I use? 2. Should I use saline or silicone gel breast implants? 3. Should I go above or below muscle? Let me try to answer each briefly. For more detailed answers to each questions, I have posted blogs that answer each question in greater detail at cosmeticsurgeryplano.com 1. Implant size: I recommend that you look through hundreds of before and after photos (easily... more

Ronald Friedman, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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Choosing your breast implants

Talk to your Plastic Surgeon. Get a second opinion. Get a third opinion if you want. Listen to their arguments and ultimately you decide who made most sense to you and who you trust the most. When making a decision about your breast augmentation options, you may do your research on the Internet, talk to your friends, and think about it. But ultimately it comes down to what your surgeon recommends for you and whether or not you trust his or her judgement. When... more

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Martin Jugenburg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

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What size breast implant is right for you

Woman have no idea about implant size or breast size. They do know what they want and how they want to look. I never discuss size anymore. I ask the patient to bring in photographs of woman they would like to look like. They do not have to pick a woman that is their size just the proportion they wish to achieve. This takes the guess work out of the problem. Size does not matter as far as the volume of the implant. Since using this... more

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Gary H. Manchester, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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Choosing the best breast implant for you.

There are many variables to selecting what implant might be right for you. First, what is your goal, (bigger, lifted, natural, etc). It may be a good idea to find some photos of breasts that you like and don't like. Once you start looking you begin to appreciate how different breasts can be... Speak with your board certified plastic surgeon. Tell him your goals. Remember that you are not made of clay or wood, so he has to work with the flesh and bone... more

Jeffrey Roth, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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How to Pick the Right Breast Implant

You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate your body type, breast dimensions, and skin quality to determine your options for the ideal breast implants: The choices for implants include breast implant shape, texturing, size, fill material, and profile. The website below will provide you information regarding all of your options as well as advantages and disadvantages for all your options when choosing breast implants in Jacksonville, FL. more

Ankit Desai, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Choice of Breast Augmentation

During a consultation, a board certified plastic surgeon will understand your needs, medical condition, and lifestyle, and will be able to advise on the appropriate breast implants and placement that will meet your needs.