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Left:445cc,right:485cc.....is It Right Size?pictures Added.

asked 11 months ago by Zara:) in London,
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 963 times
Tags: asymmetry, gummy bear implants, opinion

hi..today I had my last appointment with doc before my BA surgery...We decided to go for moderate profile ,left:TRM445,and right:TRM485 gummy bear implants overs...He said that my right breast has a less tissue,and its smaller than the left one..but i don't want to end up having to different breast sizes.I'll add my pictures...thank you for your time and opinions:) p.s.my current size is between 36B and 34C.

3 answers to Left:445cc,right:485cc.....is It Right Size?pictures Added.

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Breast surgery

Clear communication with your plastic surgeon is important in achieving the desired goals of the patient. I like to communicate with patients with “goal” pictures. During surgery, I use temporary sizers to determine the size/profile that will give the patient the look she is looking for. Trying to predict the size of the implant preoperatively is not ideal. I think it is too much responsibility for the patient to choose the size of the implant. Ideally,... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Asymmetry

Always difficult to correct asymmetry completely.. all someone can say is that you will be closer to the same volume than you started. good luck
Jonathan Saunders, MD

Newark Plastic Surgeon
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Silicone implants over the muscle

It's very common to use two different sized breast implants to achieve better symmetry. It's difficult for me to appreciate the difference in size based on these photos. Ask your surgeon again to confirm the sizes before surgery. Implants placed over the muscle will make mammography slightly more difficult to detect breast cancer in the future. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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