What Profile and Silicon Size Do I Need for Breast Augmentation?

I am 44 yrs old, 36B bra size, 140 lbs. I would like to have mid C. My doctor said I need a high profile 350 cc silicon. I do not wish to have D size and I am afraid to turn into D. I cancelled my appointment because of this reason and will talk with him again. I had tummy tuck from him 2 years ago and I think he did a good job on it but I do still have tenderness and large area w/o feeling. I am not sure if I should change doctor. Is high profile 350 cc silicon good for me?

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Implant Type for Breast Augmentation

Without viewing photos or examining you that would be very difficult to say. It may be necesary to recontact them after obtaining you options to see whose plan is most compatible with the result that you can realistically obtain.

Implant Profile

The size and profile of the implant depends upon the size of your shoulders, ribcage and the amount of breast tissue and skin you have in your breast themselves. A person with a narrow ribcage and very little breast tissue would require a High-profile implant and the size of the implant would be upon the request of the patient. One must remeber that silicone is slightly smaller than saline and if a person request a, lets say a 300 that would be in the range of a C- anything larger than 390... more

Profile and Silicon Size for Breast Augmentation

To provide you an accurate recommendation, you will need an in person consultation and exam. Consult with 3 - 4 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons to review your objectives and to explore your options.

Best Breast Implant Size/Profile for Me?

Thank you for the question. It is not possible to give you precise advice without direct examination and a full communication of your goals. The most important decision you make while considering breast augmentation surgery is selection of plastic surgeon; You should feel very comfortable with this selection after reviewing lots of examples of his/her work. The next important step would be to communicate your goals carefully with your plastic surgeon. This... more

Proper size for Breast Augmentation

It is difficult to answer your question without knowing all of your breast measurements and without an in office exam. I do not use generic cookie cutter measurements in my practice so every person gets the correct cc amount based on their current breast volume, their measurements and ultimately their desired outcome. Maybe you should get a second opinion from another Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

What Profile and Silicon Size Do I Need for Breast Augmentation?

In our practice we tell patients that 200cc's equates approximately one cup size. When placing the implant behind the muscle we generally go a little larger to accomodate extra space.

What is your goal after breast augmentation

The most important consideration is what you wish to look like, and some like the high profile rounder projecting look. If your surgeon did not use any trial bras and never reviewed photos of your desired goal there might be a red flag. If you don't want to look like the 'rest' of the before and afters, make sure you find a surgeon who looks at you as an individual.

Breast implant size??

There are no fixed and accepted definitions of cup sizes. I have patients who can wear three different cup sizes that all fit (or sometimes none quite fit). Your idea of a C may not match my idea, nor your surgeons idea. If you can try implants on you will get a pretty good idea of the size you will achieve, though the implants typically look a bit bigger when they are on top of the breast as opposed to inside. Once you have a size that looks right to you, your surgeon can... more