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Advice on Type of Implants and Position for A to C Cup

asked 1 year ago by oralxpressn69 in salt lake city, utah
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 842 times
Tags: 090-109 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, A to C cup

I weigh 100-105 lbs very thin, narrow shoulders am 5'4 1/2 and am athletic. I am a 32 A and i want to be a small C or just a C I think my nipples are perfect and want my breast to be perfect too. I want the them to look and feel as natural as possible. My skin seems to be very durable and stetchable. I have two children and just a few stretch marks as a result. any advice on this on type and position as well as size would be very helpful. thank you very kindly.

18 answers to Advice on Type of Implants and Position for A to C Cup

Breast implant size/type?

The more breast surgery I do the more I realize that there is no correlation between the size or model (profile) of implant used and resulting cup size. This may have to do with several factors including: the amount of breast volume the patient starts with, the shape of the patient's chest wall (concave or convex), the type and model of breast implant selected (saline/silicone and low/moderate/high profile), bra manufacturer variance in cup sizes, the degree... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Silicone implants placed under the muscle tend to look the most natural.

Silicone implants placed under the muscle tend to look the most natural. Size is a complex decision that is not only based upon your height, weight and current cup/bra size but ALSO on also on your breast diameter, waist, shoulder, and skin envelope measurements. These can only be assessed in person during a consultation. A good place to start is using my "Find your perfect size" tool listed in the left hand column of my bodysculptor.com home page. Another good place to... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Placement and Silicone vs. Saline

To achieve the most natural possible I prefer the subpectoral augmentation, or under the muscle. This provides more camouflage for the implant in case there is some rippling. Because you are so petite, I believe that this would be a good option for you. I would recommend silicone implants as they are less prone to rippling and with you minimal breast tissue; you do not have a lot of camouflage. I suggest talking with your surgeon about what he believes will work best for your body and... more

Joseph G. Bauer, MD
Alpharetta Plastic Surgeon

Perfect implants for perfect breasts

Okay, do you know the difference between a plastic surgeon and God? A plastic surgeons tries to make the breasts perfect. God doesn't even try. "Perfect" should be expunged from the plastic surgery lexicon. Now to answer your question: Smooth, round gel implants under the muscle. Size should be determined by the diameter and the tightness of your breasts, not your or your plastic surgeon's imagination. Go online... more

Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant size suggestion

Choosing the size of an implant is based on two factors: Your anatomy and your goals. The most important criteria for choosing an implant is determining the width of your breast. The goal of the implant is to accentuate your natural breast and keeping the implant within your body's natural breast diameter allows for a more natural augmentation, easier camouflaging of the implant, and less issues with rippling and tissue thinning over time. Volume is based on that width by changing... more

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.drbogue.com

Choosing breast size and type is an individual decision

It sounds like you are an ideal candidate for breast augmentation surgery though a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon should confirm this. In choosing implant type, saline and silicone look the same but silicone may feel more natural which in a thin patient may be worth the extra cost of the implant. As far as size, this should be discussed with your plastic surgeon, however a 300 to 350 cc range round breast implant should provide enough volume to fill out a breast... more

Andrew P. Trussler, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.drtrussler.com

Sizing and position of breast implants

I disagree with other answers that the surgeon should decide the implant size and that the shape of the implant is the most important. Breast implants are pillow volume and size is not just the volume of the implant in cc's. It's closer to fitting your foot in a shoe or your body to a dress except that you can't "try on" a breast implant in spite of the attempts to do this externally. The positioning of the implant is based on years of experience with... more

Scott L. Replogle, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Type, position, and size of breast implants

First and foremost, you should have the opportunity to select the breast implant that will give you the look you want. Although implant volume (cc’s) is important, the shape of the implant is just as important. I prefer that the patient starts the process by first selecting the type, or profile of the implant. Then, after the shape of the implant is determined, you are better able to select the size of the implant that will give you the look you want. Other factors your... more

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation Advice

Breast implant size depends on the natural width of your breasts. Implant volumes are based on their width. Since your are thin and athletic the placement with a dual plane technique (partially beneath muscle and breasts) to avoid visibility of the implant edges. Whether you get saline or silicone implants is a personal choice. Silicone implants do have softer "natural" feel. Finally, if you have some stretch marks on your breasts those will become more... more

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Choosing breast implant size and position

In my opinion, under the muscle silicone implants give the most natural look and feel. After a complete examination in consultation with your plastic surgeon, the range of implant sizes can be discussed. Size depends on your skin quality, your anatomy and what you are looking to achieve. Good luck with your surgery.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants

Choosing the right size implant should be assessed after careful evaluation. I prefer under the muscle. In your case silicone gels may do the trick.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Advice on Type of Implants and Position

My choice is a high profile 250 to 325 cc implant placed in the sub-muscular position. Photos wouldhave been helpful. Seek opinions in person.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Small breast and thin cover, submuscular breast augmentation

The best augmentation over time will provide the best cover, especially over the upper part of the breast. Beginning from a 32 A-cup there is little to hide the round upper edge of the implant and only submuscular augmentation makes sense. The type of implant you choose will depend on how you feel about the problem of leaking and wear which will occur with either a saline or a gel implant. The saline implant will lose volume after it has worn, where a gel implant will become firm unless the... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

How to pick breast implants sizes and shapes.

1) 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 your chosen look is realistic for your anatomy. The most common mistake is to go too big. 5) I... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Accurate sizing is important for 'natural' breast augmentation result

You are thin with minimal breast tissue- to achieve a soft and natural look, consider a couple of tips 1. Sub-muscular implant positioning is important to soften and conceal the contours of the implant 2. A silicone implant will wrinkle and fold less, and will be more 'breast like' in consistency 3. The implant diameter should fit 'within' the base diameter of your breast, so as not to distort the natural shape of your breast contour 4. Smaller implants look... more

Scott Sattler, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants in athletic woman: consider split muscle or subfascial

Your question gets to a very common problem: How to get natural appearing implants when you are thin and athletic? Traditionally this means going under the muscle but that puts you at risk for what is called animation deformity, which is distortion of the breast when the muscle is flexed. Using a split muscle technique this can be minimized while still maintaining coverage of the upper portion of the breast. In some cases subfascial works well, but while this adds support as compared to the... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Implant Selection & Positioning

I feel that you will obtain your best result with silicone implants placed below your chest muscle. It is not possible to give a size without trying on the implants during an exam. It is very important, however, if you wish to avoid the "fake look", to select an implant which is no larger in diameter than the base of your breast.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Natural breasts

See my numerous posts on breast implants. What patients really mean when they say they want natural breasts is that they do not want very unnatural ones. You have natural breasts but you don't like them. The best advice is to get implants that fit the natural size of your breasts. Once your implants exceed the natural contours, the implants will start to look and feel more like the implants. In general, to get the ideal size and assuming the shape and nipple position is... more