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What is a Large Volume, but Low Projection Breast Implant Going to Do for Me? (photo)

I have a very broad chest with a bwd of 17cm. I am trying to decide what size implants to go with and I am confused as to the volume because at some point there doesn't seem to be much difference in projection. A Mentor moderate profile 510cc silicone implant has a projection of 3.7cm whereas an 800cc implant has a projection of 4.1cm. That's only .4 cm projection difference, but 300cc's volume! What's going to be the difference in the look under my skin or in a bra?

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Projection in Breast Implants

In my opinion these situations that we find ourselves in with patients can be simplified. Sizing is not about a number. In fact, I do not even discuss numbers with my patients. If a patient walks through the door and says they want x-cc implants I have to educate them about how sizing works. The best analogy I can relate this to is buying shoes. When you go to buy shoes how do you do that? First you start with the size your foot is right? So if your foot is a 6.5 you try on all kinds of 6.5... more

Implant sizing in unusually wide breasts

Having measured breast dimension for years, I can tell you that the average breast width is 13 cm but this is for average chest circumferences around 34-36. I would imagine that you have difficulty fitting off-the-shelf bras and the same sort of problem arrises for fitting breast implants. If your upright/arms down breast diameter is 17 cm then you need an implant that is about 16 cm in diameter to fit your breast and look natural. Usually a lowest profile (forward volume) implant... more

Breast implant profile affects final appearance

You do have a broad chest which allows you wider based implant placement. Often selecting the right implant size and profile requires many different factors with BWD only been one of them. Typically a low profile implant gives you less outward protrusion and but adds fullness around the base of your breast mound. It also tend to give you a smoother transition of the upper chest. The volume that you choose will be based on how much bigger do you seek? Best Wishes, Stewart Wang, MD FACS more

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In your photographs you appear to be leaning backwards. If you stood straight your breasts would actually be lower than they appear in the photographs. You would benefit from a breast lift at the time of implant. The breast lift can be done through a circumareola incision and lift your breast tissue higher, give you more upper pole fullness and increase your cleavage. An implant can be placed using this incision. I recommend silicone gel implants placed... more

Projection in Breast Implants

In choosing implant size, the base width diameter is important. Patients do not want a large gap between the breasts and do want breast width proportional to their body size. In general it looks nice to have an implant width within a centimeter of your base width diameter (width of your natural breast footprint). Once you find the right diameter of implant, you can use different types of projection of implant (low, mid, high) to adjust the overall size of the breast and the appearance from... more

What is a Large Volume, but Low Projection Breast Implant Going to Do for Me?

Thanks for the question and posting the photos. I might suggest you attempt some weight loss prior to having any surgery. But if I had to chose I would opt for moderate profile plus implants in 450 to 550 cc range. Best to you.

Choosing the right implant

Choosing the right implant for you is best done in the office after a thorough exam. It is difficult to select an implant any other way. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Implant sizing

From your photographs you look like a patient with a wide chest with lack of upper pole volume. I would recommend moderate plus profile saline implants. They provide more projection and the saline implants can be placed through a smaller incision.

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From your pictures it looks like you would benifit from a pretty big size. You did not mention what size you are going for. In our practice we tell our patients that 200-225cc is about one cup size. It has a lot to do with your body structure to see what size would look good on you or what it is you want to be. You need to go in for a Culsultation with a PS to get your adeqaute advice.

Implant Choice for #BreastAugmentation

From your photos, you need a high projecting implant to help give you some shape. A wide implant will only make you look wider and will fail to reshape your breasts. You have enough soft tissue to help make up for a somewhat narrower implant, but a wide implant on your frame will likely leave you far too wide and leave you with an under-projecting breast for your size. Best of luck, Vincent Marin, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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