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Is 425cc Plus a Lift Right For Me??

asked 4 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Richard H. Fryer, MD
Question viewed 85 times
Tags: 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, 400-449cc, lift, opinion

I am 39 years old and 5ft 4in tall and weigh 115 lbs. I nursed two children which was completed by age 30. Are 425 cc saline implants placed under the muscle with a small lift a good size for me ?

6 answers to Is 425cc Plus a Lift Right For Me??

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You must select the size of your breast implants.

You must select the size of your breast implants because you know what you expect from the procedure. I never select the implant size for my patients -- I only recommend a range of sizes that would fit their body naturally. You need to have a consultation with a plastic surgeon to determine whether or not you need a lift.
Richard H. Fryer, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon
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Do Not Go By Implant Size Only

Each implant looks different in each person depending on height, weight, chest wall dimensions. breast base width,etc. Your bets bet is to show your surgeon photos of other patients that are similar to your body build (who have had the surgery-these are available at multiple web sites) and when he/she is in surgery they can try to match your photos with intra-operative sizers. Remember, it is how each implant looks in you, depending on all the factors mentioned above, that gives... more
Scott R. Brundage, M.D.

Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon
+1

What's right for you

The right size breast implant for any patient is determined by assessing the desire of the patient, through communication with your surgeon so both the patient and the surgeon understand the goals of the patient. The surgeon needs to explain to the patient what is possible with surgery and how each woman's body is different and the size and shape of the breast will affect what size implant or implants will be reasonable and what sizes will be unreasonable. Breast implants that... more
Ralph R. Garramone, MD

Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon
+1

Implant volume

Choosing the right implant really depends upon your anatomy and personal goals. This is determined in consultation. It is impossible to suggest what would be good for you without the above.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast Implant Size?

What will work best for you will depend on your physical examination and specific goals. Prior to proceeding with the surgery it will be very important to communicate your goals with your surgeon. In my practice I find the use of goal pictures to be very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
 Also, as you know, cup size varies... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Is 425cc Right For Me?

Without photos to review it is impossible for us to give you any information regarding breast implant size. Please submit frontal and side view photos and we will be better able to assist you. Thanks
Douglas L. Gervais, MD

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

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