Breast Implant Revision: Stories

Here is something you should read.... I was just discussing this with a patient as a matter of fact. I think BWD is a fairly non-standard measurement- and by that I mean if three plastic surgeons measure you we may get three different numbers. Then there is the natural vs. ideal BWD. Let me explain- if your natural breast has a BWD of 13.5cm, but you have a 5cm gap between your breasts, then I would suggest an implant with a diameter of 15.5cm (to make up for a shortage of width of 2cm on each side leaving a 1cm gap in the center). If on the other hand your natural BWD is 13.5cm and you have absolutely no gap at all (some patients actually have a natural form of synmastia in the center), then you should probably consider an implant slightly less wide than your BWD (say 12.5cm perhaps). And finally, if your breasts/cleavage are perfect with a BWD of 13.5cm and you just want them larger, then chooe an implant with a diameter as close to your BWD as possible. So its not as simple as "my BWD is 11.5cm what implant should I use" but there are a lot of components/variables that go into the equation. If you spend the proper time measuring, evaluating, looking at ideal/inspiration photos, and trying on the implants, then you are much more likely to get a beautiful result! Sincerely, Don Revis MD www.SouthFloridaPlasticSurgery.com Hope this helps. But I have high profile and I'm broad. So depending on the size of implant you don't necessarily have to go with mod+.

Is don revis who did yours Or Steven bresnick?

Thanks by the way. I now understand bwd. I have a lot to learn about this and I'm a nurse. I need revision and I don't want to do this over and over as I see here on this site. It's scary to see what can happen!

Dr Bresnick is my surgeon who I can happily recommend with great bedside manners. But Dr Revis does do a lot of reconstructure surgeries. He is very active on breast forums and I found it helpful to read his work.

Thanks and wishing you as well on deciding on PS. I am thrilled on my decision. I am not too big and they do not feel too heavy. And I guess depending on how much breast tissue you have it's not as big as it sounds. But choose your surgeon wisely and I'm sure he/she will get you sized accordingly to your liking.

Cambel, how do you measure Bwd. From where to where? I am reading a lot re this for sizing of implants. I need revision from breast cancer and my implants are not right for me I think! Just trying to learn from experts!

Hello Wanda. I'm not sure what you mean by " you think the implant is not right for you"? If you google something about BWD they will have some info on measurements. If you are really serious about getting surgery, look into any surgeon who will give you free consult. And a good PS will be able to answer all your questions and find out the breast width dimension for you.

You can google how to measure your BWD. I went To a PS to measure mine. It's probably more accurate. And go talk to a few PS. and see which one you like to go with. Never settle with just one. Good luck.

Holy smokes girl. You are too brave to go under the knife so many times. But good for you for wanting perfection. You deserve it. I too was afraid of high profile boobs but so glad I did. Can I give you some advice. Go and spend some money on more form fitting bras. I find VS bras, albeit very nice looking and pretty have shallow cups. And not made to fit bigger chested girls. Nordstrom does good fitting. I mean you have to be at least a E or F correct? They may not look pretty in store but trust me. It makes a world of a difference on. :)

Ok thank you!

Well thank u. I think that of yours too:)

I have mentor memory gel unders 650ccs HP. What's your BWD? I'm quite broad and in clothes I can actually hide them well. I'll upload some more pics soon so u can see. But this is also a revision so my healing might look different than yours. My pocket was already there. I got measured and I'm 34 dd in chantelle brand bra.

My BWD is 12.8 and I have the pocket too because I was full C.

Oh that's funny. That's what I had to begin with too before kids. So I would be a perfect example as what having 650ccs would look like. I really love my size as I still want to be able to run without that heavy chest feeling. And I had a great PS who understood that. When are u getting a revision?

I have my surgery in January 16 2013 is my first experience I hope and Know that will be fantastic.

I have my surgery in January 16 2013 is my first experience I hope and Know that will be fantastic. That's what I write to you because we have a little bit of the same frame. I just have a little fear because I want to be able to do my excercise and don't get hurt by my girls!!!