Breast Implants: Q&A

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Does How the Surgeon Makes the Pocket Effect How the Implant Looks?

I received 275cc mentor moderate classic silicone unders 3 weeks ago. I absolutely Love my surgeon & my results. Everyone says that moderate profile are flat with the least projection. I feel I ended up larger than I was expecting. I am 5'5" 115 lbs. I started barely an A cup and now I am a C or D cup. I am wondering if the way the surgeon makes the pocket and puts the implants in effect the final outcome? If I chose the same implant and went to a different surgeon would my results be the same?

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by detroitchick in Detroit
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Importance of Breast Implant Pocket Dissection During Breast Augmentation?

Thank you for the question. Although I cannot give you advice specific to your situation, some general thoughts may be helpful to you. Yes, how a plastic surgeon “makes” a breast implant pocket has a great deal to do with the final outcome of the procedure performed. In my opinion, this pocket dissection is one of the most important “keys to success” when it comes to breast augmentation surgery outcomes. Also, in my opinion, the breast implant... more
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Does The Surgical Pocket Change The Appearance Of A Breast Implant?

Thank you for this challenging question. Breast implants are inorganic and their appearance does not change. However, the pocket in which the implant is placed can have a great effect on how the implant and breast look. Implants that are placed too low, therefore with nipples pointing up too high, can have a very different look from pockets that are too high with nipples pointing down. If the pocket is open too far to the side, then the implant will fall into your... more
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Effects of pocket on implant appearance

You say that your surgery was only three weeks ago. You might still have swelling and your implants my not have settled yet so your breast appearance may change. The pocket has the most effect on implant position whether together, apart, high, or low. The pocket would not usually have an effect on the size. The other factor is pocket under the muscle have the advantage of coverage of the implant by the muscle so there is less chance of implant visibility. more

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