Implant Size (Confused About Three Doctors Suggestions)

asked 1 year ago by and25 in Mexico
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: 130-149 lbs, 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in, breast size, options

I've seen three PS for a BA. I'm 5'2", 148 lbs, breast 13 cm wide (170cc), live in Mexico. I don't want them to look round on the top (not high and ball-looking). I want a nice downward slope (not flat). They suggested: 1. Natrelle Soft Touch 120, round, high profile, min 365, max 410cc. 2. Natrelee 410, moderate profile, min 310, max 350 cc. 3. ST 120, round, high profile, max 310 cc. Now I'm confused, seems like too different choices. What would you recommend? Thank you!

10 answers to Implant Size (Confused About Three Doctors Suggestions)

Recommendation for specific breast size.

To avoid the round look I would use the moderate profile filled to the upper limits of the volume range.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing

The more breast surgery I do the more I realize that there is no correlation between the size or model (profile) of implant used and resulting cup size. This may have to do with several factors including: the amount of breast volume the patient starts with, the shape of the patient's chest wall (concave or convex), the type and model of breast implant selected (saline/silicone and low/moderate/high profile), bra manufacturer variance in cup sizes, the degree... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Similar sizes

50 cc differences are a little more than a tablespoon - I don't think you will be able to tell a difference. One way to get a more natural look and feel, is to use a silicone implant. A way to better visualize what you will look like is to find a plastic surgeon with 3-D imaging so that you can see what you will look like with different size implants. Good luck!

Bivik Rajnikant Shah, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

High Profile Breast Implants Are Just One Factor That Influences Breast Shape

All three of those breast implant sizes are not significantly different and will all produce a very similar breast volume. To keep away from the round augmented breast look, I would definitely not use a high profile implant particularly with saline as it will be an even higher profile than that of a high profile silicone gel implant. Remember, however, that the profile of a breast implant is just one factor that influences the final breast shape and it is not even the most important one... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Implant choices

The choices given to you are in terms of volume all in the same ball park. It is like having chicken soup made by three different chefs, yet it all comes out as chicken soup a bit differently. Without an exam it is difficult to nail down the implant that is right for you.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Implant selection

Based on your comment, that you don't want them to look round and ball like, you may wish to eliminate the "high-profile" selections from your list. That eliminates two choices right there! Note that there is only about 50 cc difference between the implants - the size of 2 "shot glasses" - so it's a fairly minor size difference, in any event. You want the implant width to be proportional to your breast width- that's key. I'd also... more

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

What size implant is right in breast augmentation?

Choosing the right implant size is always somewhat confusing. You are trying to imagine what you will look like now, but also how you will feel about the size several years from now. Generally the size is best determined by you, not by your physician. I realize that is hard and you definitely want to get suggestions from you doctor. I would ask a physician not just what size is best for you, but also, WHY they think that is the right size for you. Ultimately you should make... more

Josh Korman, MD
Monterey Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Size

Go 300 to 330 moderate profile and you will meet your goals. Larger risks the convex, upper round lump, i have had an implant look. High profile risks the "implant look" 300 to 330 and moderate profilewill be best for you.

George Commons, MD
Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon

www.pacfps.com

How to pick breast implants.

How to pick breast implant sizes Article by George J. Beraka, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 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 your surgeon REALLY understands the look you want. Mentioning a cup size is not enough. Show your surgeon pictures of breasts you like. 4) Then your surgeon has to tell you if yo... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Implant size--how to choose?

Note that the difference between the maximum recommended implant size (410cc) and the minimum implant size (310cc) is only 100cc. This is just over three ounces, or about 1/4th of a can of Pepsi. This volume over an entire breast is scarcely visible, so none of these choices is significantly different from the other two. You could consider that one doctor is recommending slightly bigger, and the other slightly lower, with one in between. Truly, the differences are barely visible. So, how... more