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Opinions on Size? Too Big or Ok? (photo)
I am 5'6 and 118lbs with ribcage measurement of 29", breast width diameter between 13.3-13.9 cm. I have 3 children each of whom I breastfed/pumped for 2-3 months. I currently am a very deflated 34b, maybe even 34a. I am scheduled for a breast augmentation in 10 days and have settled on 450cc silicone mod plus profile. I don't want to be huge nor do I want to regret being too small. What do you think about this size? Will it be healthy for me without risk of bottoming out,etc.?
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doingitforme123
in New Jersey
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Opinions on Size? Too Big or Ok
Thanks for your question and for the posted photos . To answer your question I would want to know your goals. Words like huge, too big, ok and too small do not have the same meaning to different women and surgeons.
Having patients try on implants is quite useful in my practice. Using that info, along with breast measurements, an implant size can be chosen that should approach the patients size goal. There are anatomic issues, a principal on being the breast width. We try not to use an...
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450 cc Too Big
350 cc is the average implant volume placed in the US. 450 cc in a smaller woman may increase the cup size by 2.5. The easiest way to determine the appropriate size is to try on a few sizers in the office. In general, the implants placed under the muscle tend to look a little smaller by about 50 cc or so. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Implant size selection
I consider two factors when selecting implants for my patients:
1.Dimensional planning
2.Gel Implant Sizing system
Dimensional planning – The measurements of your chest wall are taken. Also, the breast dimensions including the height, width, and current dimensions of each breast form the basis of dimensional planning. Based on these measurements, the implant size is recommended. This will give you a unique breast implant that is suited for your body frame. However,...
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What is the right implant size for you?
I hope you had an opportunity to size in your doctor's office to get an idea of what size you will be and your clothes will fit. My patients ALWAYS choose what size they want and I will always do that for them as long as I don't think they are going excessively large for their frame. If you sized and like the appearance of a 400 cc implant/sizer in your unlined bra, you should be fine with 450 cc's.
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Choosing Breast Implant Size
Choosing breast implant size is a very individualized process. It begins with a thorough discussion with your board certified plastic surgeon.
I find it helpful for patients to bring in photos from magazines of what they think they want as a result. This avoids the problems of discussion of bra sizes which can vary considerable due to differences from manufacturer to manufacturer, and because many women are wearing the wrong-sized bra.
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Might be too big
450cc might be too big for your frame (based on the photos it will make you in the full C/small D cup size). Your doctor should be able to show you patients with similar body types as your where he/she has used different implant sizes so that you will get a better idea.
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Best Breast Implant Size/ Profile for Me?
Thank you for the question.
As you can imagine, despite your good description of body type and goals, it is not possible to give you precise advice online.
The best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery is:
1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you're looking for. Ask to see lots of...
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Opinions on Size? Too Big or Ok?
You sound like Goldilocks, "this is to large, this is to small, now this is just right!" Over the internet we have almost no way to GUESS which size will achieve your desired 'look'. My guess is the 450 cc HP/UHP will give al D cup effect. but that is only a guess. Hope you can understand all our replies.
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Breast augmentation size
I think that size will be too large for a natural result. You may wish you look at many before and after photos of people with a similar starting point and results that are pleasing to you. Look at the sizes used. That might help to give you a range of sizes.
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Determining the size of implants
Hello. The most important factors for determining the size of implants that could be used on a patient include width of the base of the breast, the size of your thorax and the amount of breast tissue and skin you have. Without this information or a personal consultation it is impossible for me to decide what implant you can have. I am assuming that you and your surgeon have already tried taken these measurements and discussed your goals so I would imagine that he is confident in the size...
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