I am so confused' my surgery is in 1 week. I am about 5'8' and 122 pounds. had my mind set that I wanted to be a full C; doc put a 375 in my sports bra and was happy with that THAN he said i can handle a 425, "it will look good on you". He was pretty firm on 425. I don't want to be in the D range, I want to keep it in the C range. I don't want "Stripper boobs"...I want a very natural nice size set of boobs. I want pretty cleavage when i wear a bathing suit/dress but not so much that there isnt even space between my 2 boobs.
Answer: Breast Implant Sizing This question of sizing is always one of my patients' top concerns. And deservedly so. Having said that, I agree that 350-370 cc is not a big difference. I size our patients with 3D imaging as well as the use of sizers (directly on the chest, not in a bra). Re-visit this issue with your surgeon and best of luck with your choice!
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Answer: Breast Implant Sizing This question of sizing is always one of my patients' top concerns. And deservedly so. Having said that, I agree that 350-370 cc is not a big difference. I size our patients with 3D imaging as well as the use of sizers (directly on the chest, not in a bra). Re-visit this issue with your surgeon and best of luck with your choice!
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April 10, 2014
Answer: Should I get 350 or 370cc gummy bear implants? Thank you for the question. There is no accurate correlation between size of breast implant and cup size achieved.
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April 10, 2014
Answer: Should I get 350 or 370cc gummy bear implants? Thank you for the question. There is no accurate correlation between size of breast implant and cup size achieved.
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April 10, 2014
Answer: Implant Size My thought is that you need to return to your surgeons office and re size the different options. In the end, it doesn't matter what your doc thinks look good on you, it only matters that you like your look. And, a 425cc implant on a 5'8" 122lb woman will be a lot of breast. You need to re size and make your own choice. If you surgeon disagrees get a second opinion.
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April 10, 2014
Answer: Implant Size My thought is that you need to return to your surgeons office and re size the different options. In the end, it doesn't matter what your doc thinks look good on you, it only matters that you like your look. And, a 425cc implant on a 5'8" 122lb woman will be a lot of breast. You need to re size and make your own choice. If you surgeon disagrees get a second opinion.
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April 12, 2014
Answer: Confusion About Breast Implant Size The decision in breast implant size between 350cc and 370cc is really irrelevant. There is no appreciable difference in these implant sizes. There is a difference, however, between 350/370cc and 425cc implants. Given these concerns, you need to revisit a sizing appointment and feel comfortable walking into surgery with the chose breast implant size. You need to get an implant size that you want, not something that looks good to anyone else.
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April 12, 2014
Answer: Confusion About Breast Implant Size The decision in breast implant size between 350cc and 370cc is really irrelevant. There is no appreciable difference in these implant sizes. There is a difference, however, between 350/370cc and 425cc implants. Given these concerns, you need to revisit a sizing appointment and feel comfortable walking into surgery with the chose breast implant size. You need to get an implant size that you want, not something that looks good to anyone else.
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April 12, 2014
Answer: How to choose an implant size First, find a board certified plastic surgeon with many years of experience, particularly in breast augmentation. Have a frank discussion with the surgeon as to the desired size of your new breasts. You should also mention whether you are physically very active. There are pros and cons for all kinds of implants: saline, silicone gel or "gummy bear" -- you should discuss this as well. The gummy bear implant is great -- but more expensive and it may not be right for everyone.I have found that taking measurements of your body, your breasts, your skin elasticity, etc, all will affect your choice of implant size and shape. And remember, it is not just volume -- some smaller diameter implants can provide more projection.As you can see, it gets complicated. That is why choosing an implant by merely stuffing a sample implant in your bra is not the way to go.Good luck!Elliot W. Jacobs, MD, FACSNew York City
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April 12, 2014
Answer: How to choose an implant size First, find a board certified plastic surgeon with many years of experience, particularly in breast augmentation. Have a frank discussion with the surgeon as to the desired size of your new breasts. You should also mention whether you are physically very active. There are pros and cons for all kinds of implants: saline, silicone gel or "gummy bear" -- you should discuss this as well. The gummy bear implant is great -- but more expensive and it may not be right for everyone.I have found that taking measurements of your body, your breasts, your skin elasticity, etc, all will affect your choice of implant size and shape. And remember, it is not just volume -- some smaller diameter implants can provide more projection.As you can see, it gets complicated. That is why choosing an implant by merely stuffing a sample implant in your bra is not the way to go.Good luck!Elliot W. Jacobs, MD, FACSNew York City
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