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How Does Body Size Affect Breast Implant Size?

asked 1 year ago by trac71 in Pennsylvania
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 116 times
Tags: 130-149 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, reasons, size

I just had surgery yesterday and the implants seem very small, not much of a change. I am 5'4, 130 lbs.and was a 36 A. The dr. told me he tried 375 and 350 cc's but were too big on the sides. I was just hoping for a mid to full c, but I'll be lucky if I'm a full B. I also told him what I was hoping for. Is it possible that he could nto have gone bigger because of my dimensions? I just see much smaller woman with bigger implants and don't understand how they are able to get away with it??

3 answers to How Does Body Size Affect Breast Implant Size?

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Breast implant and anatomy

Yes, in many ways the normal anatomy dictates the appropriate selection of the implants. Sometimes implants can be too wide or large to be supported in your pocket.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Chest Size limitations on Breasl Implant Usage

Regarding - "I just see much smaller woman with bigger implants and don't understand how they are able to get away with it?? " - Answer - They DON'T. Read the hundreds of "I did not know", "my doctor did not tell me", "will a revision of my revision do it?" letters on this website and over the Internet from women who had large implants stuffed in them. They ALL sag, have stretched out nipple complexes, lose sensation, have ripples and need... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant size didn't achieve expected cup size increase: consider sizers

There are several factors that effect the choice of implants with breast diameter as one of the most critical measurements. Sure you could have gone larger but this would increase the risk of complications including visible folds, ripples, decreased nipple sensation, etc. How much are you willing to risk to have larger breasts. On average a 350 cc implant should increase your breast size by two cups.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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