Hi! I am a 5'2", 110 lbs and am going to get a breast augmentation in a few weeks. Before my pregnancy, I was wearing a 34C. But during my 13-month span of breast-feeding, I was a 34D. I am now wearing a 34B bra with a full A/small B breast size and wish to return to a size 34D in order to fill out my stretched skin. Are 400 cc's or 425 cc's too big considering I have slightly broad shoulders and a slight protruding rib cage?
March 13, 2012
Answer: Breast Augmentation
You are wise to pay attention to the rib cages and shoulders as they both are factors in determining the size of an implant. Do not allow yourself to have size determined solely on cup size. Bra manufacturers vary greatly in their sizing. A “B” in brand X is a “C” in brand Y, etc. The sizing is all over the chart so decide the size on how the fit is relative to your frame. Your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will be able to help you determine how big you have to go to fill out the loose skin.
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March 13, 2012
Answer: Breast Augmentation
You are wise to pay attention to the rib cages and shoulders as they both are factors in determining the size of an implant. Do not allow yourself to have size determined solely on cup size. Bra manufacturers vary greatly in their sizing. A “B” in brand X is a “C” in brand Y, etc. The sizing is all over the chart so decide the size on how the fit is relative to your frame. Your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will be able to help you determine how big you have to go to fill out the loose skin.
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September 3, 2011
Answer: Breast implant sizing
t is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate.
I use intraoperative sizers and place the patient in the upright position to evaluate breast size. Use of these sizers also allow me to select the press implant profile (low, moderate, moderate plus, high-profile) that would most likely achieve the patient's goals. The patient's goal pictures are hanging on the wall, and allow for direct comparison.
I have found that this system is very helpful in improving the chances of achieving the patient's goals as consistently as possible.
By the way, the most common regret after this operation, is “I wish I was bigger”.
I hope this helps.
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September 3, 2011
Answer: Breast implant sizing
t is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate.
I use intraoperative sizers and place the patient in the upright position to evaluate breast size. Use of these sizers also allow me to select the press implant profile (low, moderate, moderate plus, high-profile) that would most likely achieve the patient's goals. The patient's goal pictures are hanging on the wall, and allow for direct comparison.
I have found that this system is very helpful in improving the chances of achieving the patient's goals as consistently as possible.
By the way, the most common regret after this operation, is “I wish I was bigger”.
I hope this helps.
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