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Should the Plastic Surgeon Take Pre-op Measurements of Your Chest?

When you go in for your sizing before surgery to get Breast Implants, should the Plastic Surgeon take measurements of your chest area? and If it didn't?

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Breast/chest measurements before breast augmentation surgery

Relying on "20 years of experience" and "board certified" to substitute for measurements and knowing what implant dimensions will fit and what effect they will have for the patients informed consent for a cosmetic procedure is an illusion. I have 27 years experience and board certification and I measure all patient's breast width at the consultation and again at the preop preparation to be sure I have the correct implant available and know that it will fit and... more

Some do and some dont

I have over 30 years of experience, although today, measurments are suggested, often what size implant you get depends on what you want. I can eyeball your breasts and tell you what is best, but it all depends on what you want. The actual measurements are less important.

Chest measurements

When planning a breast augmentation procedure, markings of the breast and chest help in the surgical planning. It is also important when selecting the breast implant, that the width of the implant and the breast width are correlated. If the surgeon had you try different implant sizers, that may have been his 'measurement'. The amount of pre-surgical breast augmentation planning varies greatly. Some surgeons are 'engineers', they measure every... more

Preoperative Measurements for Breast Augmentation

I believe preoperative measurements are very important in choosing the right implant size. A combination of measurements based on the width of your chest wall, skin pinch thickness, and skin stretch determine an implant range that will fit your body safely. Remember, implant sizing does not directly translate to cup size. The implant must also fit your chest wall and skin envelope first, then match the look and feel you desire. Although... more

Measurements of your chest before surgery

I generally take standardized measurements of a patient's chest wall to aide in the selection of implants. 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... more

Breast biodimensions are essential for good augmentation results

Taking measurements of the breast and its relationship to the chest wall is essential for good augmentation results. Breast implants need to 'fit' to look good, and a good fit ensures implant longevity.

Are measurements essential for breast augmentation?

Measurements are absolutely essential for breast augmentation if you want to have consistent results. I use them on every case and my reoperation rate at 3 yrs for silicone gel implants is 1.5%. Can't argue with a system that works.

Hanging Pictures and Measuring breasts: is the eyeball sufficient?

This may vary by surgeon and practice. Most surgeons would likely take measurements but in the event of a normal symmetric young A-cup small breasted individual an eyeball meaurement may be sufficient for an experienced surgeon. It is somewhat akin to using a level when hanging a picture. Sometimes the eye is just as accurate.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation

Measurements are helpful...they are the blueprint for the case. They help determine the range of possible implants, and ultimately, the result. If you are unsure, ask your surgeon why they haven't measured you.

Not always necessary

As a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 20 years of experience I do NOT take preop measurements on all Augmentation candidates. If the case is complicated by certain factors- asymmetry, multiple previous procedures,etc then these measurements are useful. However, by this time I can "eyeball" a patients frame and, based on her request, choose the best implant for her. With this technique, my revision rate has been less than 1% over the years and my... more

Before breast augmentation, chest measurements must be done.

Hi. Detailed measurements of chest and of breasts is always done before breast augmentation. That's the only way the surgeon can decide which are the best implants for you. Perhaps your surgeon will do the measurements at a pre-operative visit. If not, go elsewhere. see video

Measurements in breast augmentation?

Absolutely. I think all patients undergoing breast surgery should have their breasts measured. Not only does it guide the surgery, but it let's you (the patient) know the relative asymmetries of your breast prior to surgery. If your surgeon hasn't measured you yet, ask why , maybe they do it at your pre-operative exam. Good luck.

Breast measurement

I will always do measurement myself before the surgery not only to determine implant size but to adjust the inframammary crease to centralize the implants.

Breast augmentation -getting it right the first time

Prior to breast augmentation the doctor has to take measurements of the chest in order to choose the right model/size of implant and plan the specific surgical procedure to be performed. Just like a tailor or carpenter the plastic surgeon needs to measure 2 or 3 times and cut once in order to plan surgery and get optimal consistent results. You did not give us any specifics of your interaction with the surgeon so it is difficult to say for sure but this description definitely sets up some... more

Chest Measurements are Essential to the Success of Breast Augmentation

Regarding: "Should the Plastic Surgeon Take Pre-op Measurements of Your Chest? When you go in for your sizing before surgery to get Breast Implants, should the Plastic Surgeon take measurements of your chest area? and If it didn't?" It SOUNDS like your surgeon did NOT measure your chest and breasts in preparation for your Breast Augmentation. Your surgeon MUST be Carnak The Magnificent. Carnak's clinical and perceptional skills must be vastly superior to... more

Should the Plastic Surgeon Take Pre-op Measurements of Your Chest?

This is a standard of care issue! The questions are : Why were no measurements taken? Is your doctor a "true" PS, board certified? How can the determination to size be done without measurements? These are my concerns as there are yours. Think about it Regards Dr. Darryl j. Blinski, 305 598 0091

Breast measurements are important for breast augmentation

Although acheiving a good result with breast augmentation is a combination of art and science, there are a few measurements that are important to avoid problems. The base diameter of the breast must be taken into consideration in order to select the correct implant dimensions. This is the reason why implants come in high, moderate, and low profiles (different manufacturers use different terminology but the concept is the same.) Often measurements will reveal subtle asymmetry that may be more... more

Breast Measurements Important in Pre-op Visit for Augmentation

It is very important to obtain measurements of the breast diameter at the time patients are evaluated for a possible augmentation. This is done so that the implant chosen matches the breast and to avoid the "fake look". There is no reason, however, to measure the chest diameter (although it is important to determine if there are any deformities or asymmetries of the chest wall.

Breast augmentation measurements

As you can see from the surgeons' responses, we're all a little surprised that you would not have had any measurements taken of your breasts during a breast augmentation consultation. It is possible that the surgeon takes the measurements at a second visit, but I would not recommend going to the operating room without having had someone perform some basic measurements of your breast width, nipple to breast fold distance, and skin stretch. This is the best way for us to... more

Chest measurements for breast augmentation

I can't imagine how you could do consistently good work in BA without having the surgeon measure your chest. The only way I would otherwise do it would be to put multiple implants directly on top of the breasts and see which fits the base dimension best. I personally do both techniques for all patients plus putting sizers in a garment so they can "see" what the result might look like. With all three of these techniques, I rarely have size issues with my... more