Breast Implants: Q&A
Ask a QuestionCan I Choose 2 Implant Choices Pre-Op and Let Surgeon Decide During Surgery?
At the time of surgery could I purchase 2 implant choices and have the doctor choose the proper fit during surgery procedure?
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Missconfused
in Washington
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Implant choices
The way I handle things in my office is that we decide on a volume and shape of implant,, but I always have available one size above and one size below just in case I do not feel the size we choose was the best for her.
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Choosing implants for breast augmentation
Choosing implants:
some doctors use sizers during surgery
show photos of what you would like
some doctors will have more than one size available
this is not an exact science
you can try sizers in a bra preop
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Can I purchase 2 implant sizes and have the surgeon decide during surgery?
I do not see why you have to purchase 2 different implant sizes. I keep a consignment (as do many plastic surgeons) of implants in all the commonly used sizes and all three profiles or shapes available in our surgery center. Even if an unusually small or very very large implant were anticipated, we can order these, and we only pay for the final implants that we open...the rest are returned at no charge. I have never heard of making a patient pay for more than one pair of implants so...
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Implant sizing
When planning your bresat augmentation communication with your board certified surgeon is critical. Photos demonstrating the look you are hoping to achieve will guide the implant choice. I personally will bring implant sizers to the operating room and see which of the choices best creates the look you desire. Implants are available in different sizes and projections and are decided upon in the operating room based on the preoperative discussion.
You only pay for the implants you use. You...
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If your plastic surgeon really understands the look you want, it is his job to pick implants.
How to pick breast implant sizes:
Hi.
I wrote this article a while back, and I hope you find it helpful. I do not understand why women think it is their responsibility to select breast implants. It really requires training and experience.
1) This is the most common type of question on RealSelf.
2) It is the surgeon's job to pick the right breast implants, not the patient's. Implant selection is really pretty technical.
3) Make sure...
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Breast augmentation, Implants
You should never go to surgery with just one implant size available. It doesn't matter how good your surgeon is, there will be subtle things about the way one breast implant fits IN you that make it look better or worse than another one that simply cannot be discovered until it is truly in you. That is why sizers are available for intraoperative use. And you would only pay for two implants, not four. Your surgeon will have a large selection of implants available in his or her office...
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Purchase extra breast implants?
Any surgeon should have a full range of breast implants available during your breast augmentation, and should be able to select the correct one for the look you have determined to be best for you. Purchasing 'extra' implants so he can choose is a big red flag. How about choosing another practice.
Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com
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Multiple implants
This is an excellent idea. On occasion, we just aren't sure of how easily the pocket can be dissected. This happens frequently with revision surgery when the patient cannot obtain medical records and we have to guess the size of the implants. Multiples can be ordered from the manufacturer and those not used returned for a credit. I do not charge the patient for this. I use sizers intraoperatively so the unopened implants can be shipped back.
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Have multiple sizes available
Absolutely. I always have multiple sizes available just in case. I advise my patients that we have a size that we are shooting for and then have one size up and down available. I also use sizers just to make sure and to avoid opening an implant unnecessarily.
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Implant size
Yes; and this is what I often have patients do. This allows the surgeon to reach the most aesthetic result. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
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