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What Size Implant Would You Recommend for Me?

asked 1 year ago by CittyCat in Ashland
Latest answer by Marc Schneider, MD
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Tags: age 25-34, 130-149 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, breast size

Hi, I am having a mommy makeover on 3/7. I'm having a tummy tuck, with flank and inner and outer thigh lipo, a right breast lift, with saline mentor moderate profile plus implants placed sub muscular, I'm having a hard time with size...please any suggestions would help. I keep hearing over 350 is dangerous, but surgeons I see all reccomend I go at least 400cc's, I picked 400 filled to 425, any advice I am 29, 5'6 1/2" 133lbs, 39-28-37, 34 small b cup, I nursed 2 babies, and at was a 38D then.

11 answers to What Size Implant Would You Recommend for Me?

Choosing Ideal Implants for Mommy MakeOver

Your Tummy Tuck and Liposuction results would give you a spectacular result. As regards the choice of the IDEAL breast implant, you have the wrong idea of implants heavier than 350cc; They are not "dangerous" (such as deleterious to your health) but they ARE associated with faster stretching of the breast skin, resulting in re-sagging of the breasts and in thinning of the breast tissue resulting in small amount of breast tissue covering the implants. The BEST Breast Augmentation... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Implant size

Dear CittyCat in Ashland, Have you shown your plastic surgeon pictures of breasts that you would want to look like? If you have and the surgeon confirms that this size will achieve the result, then I would base your confidence in them. Though from the photos I am not sure that a mastopexy would be necessary, it might be based on your expectations. Best of luck with the procedure. From your photos you look like a reasonable candidate.

Marc Schneider, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

Implant size

Your reputable well trained Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will listen to your concerns and upon examination recommend the treatment options to best address your concerns. This is also true with the size of the implant. Do some research and find a reputable surgeon in your area. There are several factors which will determine your final size.Ttogether you and your surgeon can find the size that will address all of your individual concerns. Best wishes!

Christine Sullivan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Size Individualized

When implants choices are made for a patient, there are alot of factors that come into play. You have to take into account not only the breast size and shape, but also height/weight/frame and goals. In your case, based on your dimensions and pictures, I would think something in the 400cc range would give you your ideal look. Without measuring you it is impossible to know what profile of implant, but you want something to match your breast width diameter pretty closely... more

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD
Barrington Plastic Surgeon

I would advise against lift

Your breast are uneven and minimal ptosis. I would strongly advise avaunt the lift. You will get enough lift with implant and do not need the lift at this time. The other concern is to do the lift on one side which will sag different than the other side. Regarding the size I would suggest 350 but filled to 400-425 to give the maximum lift(over fill make saline implants more like high profile and under fill makes the rippling noticeable).

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

How to pick breast implants.

How to pick breast implant sizes Article by George J. Beraka, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon1) This is the most common type of question on RealSelf. 2) It is the surgeon's job to pick the right breast implants, not the patient's. Implant selection is really pretty technical. 3) Make sure your surgeon REALLY understands the look you want. Mentioning a cup size is not enough. Show your surgeon pictures of breasts you like. 4) Then your surgeon has to tell you if... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Selecting the right implant for you

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. Even your... more

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

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A breast lift on only one side will likely just result in a scar without much improvement in symmetry

Good luck with your surgery - it is difficult to be sure but I would be wary of performing a breast lift on only one side given your pre-op photos - it is unlikely to enhance the symmetry of your breasts and will leave a scar.

W. Tracy Hankins, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Choosing breast implants

The wider you go (not just choosing volume!!), the more the cleavage will be filled in but you are too wide apart to ever have tight cleavage. You have an easy tummy but tough breasts to make great. It really shouldn't be "your choice" of the implant but an agreement you come to with the expert opinion of an experienced plastic surgeon. Good luck. I'd personally not do the leg lipo at the same time because you don't need it much and the major... more

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Implant choices

350 to 400 is not a large difference. It is hard to say whether or not this volume would be best to reach the desired size. You can do a baggy test of try sizers on to see how the volume fits in a bra for you. An exam is key.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

What Size Implant Would You Recommend for Me

In your instance, I think that there is a minimal difference between the two (350 versus 425) and believe you could do well with the later in terms of volume. However, your photos show asymmetry with your right lower and more to the side with uneven creases. Achieving cleavage will be challenging, and in my opinion, not realsitic.