Breast Augmentation: Q&A
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What Do You Think? (photo)
I am trying to make sure to pick the right sz implant to make sure I don't look too top heavy I am 5-0 and 115lb. I have had 3 children. What would you recommend to get a full C cup?
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melissa3242
in Richmond, Va
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What Do You Think?
Based on your photo and height and weight, it seems like a medium profile implant (do not go with the high profile unless you want a surgical look) in the low 300's should work. Your surgeon should make the final decision, not you.
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B cup to C cup - What Size Implant?
You appear to be a small B cup, assuming your right breast appears smaller because your right arm is higher than your left. To get from a small B to a full C cup, you need to go up about 1.5 cup sizes. At 200 cc per cup size in a smaller woman, you may need 300 cc or so. As a reference, the average breast implant placed in the US is 350 cc.
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Best Breast Implant Size for Me?
Thank you for the question but, despite best intentions, online consultants will not be able to provide you with precise enough advice. 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 examples of his/her work.
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Implant Size
Typically a woman your size will pick a gel implant in range of 300-350cc. In my practice, after examination, I will make a recommendation of size based on your desires and what I think will give you a good result. I then let you try on the implants and choose for yourself! This has almost eliminated the patient that is unhappy with her size in my practice and subsequent implant size changes. Good Luck!
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Size
I think you have pretty symmetrical breasts. Your left nipple and areola is pointing a little more to the side and not at the same level as the right. You need to be measured for proper sizing
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Breast augmentation
Thanks for your inquiry and the picture. My colleagues have already explained some of my answer, I wanted to emphasize different points. First, you have significant breast asymmetry in size and nipple areolar position and your surgeon and surgical plan needs to address this. Secondly, I recommend you try on sizers with a board certified plastic surgeon because bra sizes are not standardized and your idea of a full C may be slightly different then what your plastic surgeon...
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What size to get to be a full C
An in person exam is obviously the best way to decide on size. However, if you just want an idea of implant sizes that might be appropriate for you, I would recommend a range of 350 to 400cc to get to a full C. Best of luck.
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Choosing the right breast implant
To choose the right implant for you, it really is best to go for an exam in person so that you can be properly evaluated. Good luck.
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Implant size
Without an examination, it is hard to recommend the best implant size for you. The average implant size is 300cc to 350cc. You can expect to increase your breast by a full cup size. Discuss your expectations and concerns with your Plastic Surgeon prior to your surgery.
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Implant sizing
Sizing is very individualized and is not a consensus group. You need to establish a good relationship with a board certified plastic surgeon who can assist you in making these decisions. You will need to be augmented differentially based on the asymmetry between the breasts.
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Picking the right breast implant size
One of the most important things in breast augmentation surgery is picking the right size. This is a very individualized and personal decision for every patient. I have patients try on implants in the office. They try on different sizes until they come up with the "look" that they are interested in. Once they determine the particular "look" that they want, I select an implant that will accomplish this. It is too tricky to discuss cup sizes when determining...
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Getting the right size and breast augmentation – try this!
I would recommend the following to try and best size yourself before surgery:
Purchase a "C" cup size bra that you like.
Purchase some cheap pantyhose.
Cut the legs off of the pantyhose.
Fill the pantyhose with rice until the bra is smoothly filled out.
Pour one side into a measuring cup and you can convert this into cc and subsequent breast implant size.
Once you have this number, you can go to your plastic surgeons office with the bra you...
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Breast augmentation for the perfect C-cup
The imlant size to you should only be a number and without experience you will have trouble choosing your own implant. You pay for that experience when you choose a surgeon. Board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery is the place to start.
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Implant Size
I agree with Dr. Poutsi. Sizing is such an individual process. In my practice, I allow patients to try on various sizes and do VECTRA 3D imaging to help them in the decision process. Please make sure you're able to do at least one of these.
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Breast augmentation size
It is hard to give a recommendation on implant size base on pictures alone.
In my practice, I examine the patient and take measurements of the breast and chest. I listen to my patient's desire look and make a recommendations on the size and type of implants. Furthermore, I will let my patients try on different sizers to see what they like the best. We will agree on implant sizes within a certain range. Intraoperatively, I will determine which implant would look the best taking into...
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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What Do You Think? (photo)
I think you can get a great result with an augmentation. The important thing is to see a board certified Plastic Surgeon for evaluation. At the consultation you will go over your desires and then the surgeon will measure you and you can try on different sizes of implants that are close to what you desire. Then you and your surgeon can make a decision about the final implant size. Also you will review many photographs of augmentation cases and see the surgeon’s work...
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Choosing the correct implant size
Thank you for your question. There are many ways of determining what size implants are best for you. Some surgeons go by their experience and recommend a size. Some people use 3D imaging systems to simulate the augmentation process. In my practice, I like letting my patients try on different sizers to get a relatively accurate idea of how they would look after surgery. This way, patients know exactly what sized they like or don't like. They also know if the next size up is definitely too big...
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Breast Implant Size Selection
Thanks for your question. It is impossible to give you sizing information without seeing you in person. It is best to make an appointment for a consultation. There are many techniques for sizing. We use the VECTRA XT 3D imaging system which takes a 3D picture of your body and can give you measurements and recommendations on which implants will look best on your body. They system then shows you on the screen what these implants will look like in a simulation...
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Choosing Implant Size
Judging from the information provided and the picture, you would probably do very nicely with an approximately 350 cc implant. Having said that however I will say that there is no better way to make that determination than with an in-person examination. This is the only way to accurately evaluate a breast when trying to determine the best size and style of implant needed for the results desired. This will also allow you to try on implants to get an idea of what you will look like as well as...
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Implant size
Rather than focusing upon cup size, for which their is no standardization, thing about trying on implants to get a feel for how they will look. Your surgeon can use that info along with breast measurements to choose an implant size that will accomplish your goals.
When you are ready for an in person consultation, RealSelf has listings of surgeons in your area. You should consider cross referencing the listings from the The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (plasticsurgery dot org). A...
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Breast Augmentation
It is hard to determine bra size with cc's. One size does NOT fit all. The most common implant size is around 300cc's and this is about where I would start looking for you. There are many ways to determine what size to pick. Some women do the "rice test" to approximate cc's needed. Others try on different size implants in the office. I like to use a 3D imaging system to pick implant size - with this system you upload pictures and 3D images are created....
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Best Size for Breast Augmentation
Although pictures are helpful, it is impossible to pick the right implant size for a patient without a personalized consultation. I recommend that you seek out a board certified plastic surgeon that you feel comfortable talking about your own goals with. At that time you can discuss the many options for breast augmentation based on your own body type, goals, and implant type and placement. In our office we use 3D breast imaging that gives patients a very nice idea of how...
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