Implant Size, and Saline or Silicone Revision

asked 1 year ago by Palm Springs5683 in Palm Springs, CA
Latest answer by David Finkle, MD
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Tags: 130-149 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, saline implants, silicone implant, 400-449cc, implant size, Mentor, moderate plus profile

i had breast aug january 13, 2010. i am 5ft7in, weigh 135. i got mentor 400 mod plus saline filled to 400cc. slight asymmetry before surgery left breast crease lower. i was a deflated a after breastfeeding. unhappy with my results. i still have asymmetry and ugly incision scar on left. want to go bigger. not sure about saline or silicone. would you lower right crease or raise right? does left look bottomed out? wanted either mentor 500 mod+ saline or 500 hp silicone. thanks

5 answers to Implant Size, and Saline or Silicone Revision

Breast Implants

I understand you are considering larger implants. Larger implants will likely result in a more visible lower breast fold scar (scar often rises up). If you do get larger implant the PS will likely lower the right breast and may increase the size of the implant pocket. Given your very thin skin and preop breast tissue, I would be inclined to continue using silicone though I would consider using Natrelle Style 45 (very high profile implant) so that you get bigger... more

Delio Ortegon, MD
San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Revision

Many factors need to be taken into consideration when performing implant revision. Not the least of which is your current appearance and what your expectations are. Based on your photographs, you have a very nice result from your implant surgery, and on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the best possible result, you have a 10! Well, it is hard to improve on a 10 with another procedure and in fact you may end up with a result that is less than a 10. Having said that, there... more

David Finkle, MD
Omaha Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing

Much of the final “look” achieved after breast augmentation surgery depends on several factors: 1. The initial shape, size (volume of breast tissue), symmetry of the patient's breasts. In general, the better the preoperative breast appearance the more likely the breast augmentation “look” will be optimal. 2. The experience/skill level of the surgeon is important in determining the final outcome. For example, the accurate and gentle... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

I would not recommend larger implant

You have a good result based on the attached pictures. Your before picture shows that you have small amount of breast tissue. You do not have enough tissue to cover your implant and larger implants will cause more thinning of the skin and more palpable implants.