I had a breast consultation and scheduled it for the end of Sept. We agreed on 405cc gummy bears at my appt. I'm super excited but now I'm second guessing my size I chose and thinking I might want to go bigger. I definitely want something proportionate to my body, but I've also always wanted boobies and don't want to regret it. Will I look funky going bigger? What size do you recommend for me? All advice is helpful! THANK YOU.
Answer: Hard to say- you'd need a consult | Breast Implants | Augmentation | Size | Silicone | Plastic Surgery Expert | Beverly Hills Hello and thank you for your question. Honestly, a formal in-person evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. There are several reasons for this: 1) Bra sizes vary based on the clothing store (for example, Victoria's Secret tends to upsize everyone by a whole cup size) 2) Most women do not wear the proper exact fitting bra size for their bodies 3) The exact volume (in cc) needed to change cup size is different for different body types (e.g. 32A to 32D requires a different implant size than 38A to 38D) 4) Be careful NOT to fall into the trap most women do- they see a certain implant size (e.g. 285 cc) or perhaps their friend had a certain size, and they want or request this or another size based on that. Everyone's body is different- 285 cc implants on your friend might look VERY different than they would on you. Be very careful not to make this mistake, because the goal is to find the right size and shape for YOU- for your particular body and your breasts. Because of those multiple factors, and because it is KEY to fully evaluate your breasts in person to make a full set of precise measurements to select the proper implant for you (incorporating factors like amount of breast tissue, implant type, base width, projection, etc), answering your question really would need a formal personalized consultation- to say anything before that would simply be guessing, which would be both unfair and unhelpful to you. Your breasts are such a KEY area of your body and your femininity- therefore, you should ONLY trust an experienced aesthetic plastic surgeon. As such an expert, I have had extensive training and experience with complex aesthetic surgeries under a multiple world-renowned experts in the field. I’d recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with aesthetic plastic surgery procedures) for a formal consultation to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate all your options (surgical and nonsurgical), and decide on the best procedure(s) and type of anesthesia for your specific case. I hope this helps! Dr. Donald Groves Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Hard to say- you'd need a consult | Breast Implants | Augmentation | Size | Silicone | Plastic Surgery Expert | Beverly Hills Hello and thank you for your question. Honestly, a formal in-person evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. There are several reasons for this: 1) Bra sizes vary based on the clothing store (for example, Victoria's Secret tends to upsize everyone by a whole cup size) 2) Most women do not wear the proper exact fitting bra size for their bodies 3) The exact volume (in cc) needed to change cup size is different for different body types (e.g. 32A to 32D requires a different implant size than 38A to 38D) 4) Be careful NOT to fall into the trap most women do- they see a certain implant size (e.g. 285 cc) or perhaps their friend had a certain size, and they want or request this or another size based on that. Everyone's body is different- 285 cc implants on your friend might look VERY different than they would on you. Be very careful not to make this mistake, because the goal is to find the right size and shape for YOU- for your particular body and your breasts. Because of those multiple factors, and because it is KEY to fully evaluate your breasts in person to make a full set of precise measurements to select the proper implant for you (incorporating factors like amount of breast tissue, implant type, base width, projection, etc), answering your question really would need a formal personalized consultation- to say anything before that would simply be guessing, which would be both unfair and unhelpful to you. Your breasts are such a KEY area of your body and your femininity- therefore, you should ONLY trust an experienced aesthetic plastic surgeon. As such an expert, I have had extensive training and experience with complex aesthetic surgeries under a multiple world-renowned experts in the field. I’d recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with aesthetic plastic surgery procedures) for a formal consultation to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate all your options (surgical and nonsurgical), and decide on the best procedure(s) and type of anesthesia for your specific case. I hope this helps! Dr. Donald Groves Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon
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September 27, 2023
Answer: Breast Implant Size Selecting an implant as one of the most important parts of breast augmentation. The importance of using your tissue based measurements cannot be highlighted enough. This is much like sizing a shoe, you have to buy the correct sized shoe in length/width/depth to prevent potential injury to the foot. Much like buying a shoe, selecting breast implants is critically dependent upon your breast measurements (breast base width, nipple to fold max stretch); this is utilized in combination with 3D breast simulation (Vectra, Crisalix, etc) to help the patient understand the outcome. 405cc might actually be too large for your breasts, but this is difficult to determine without having those measurements readily available / no physical exam. You need to see a plastic surgeon with actual plastic surgery training (6 years of residency in plastic surgery, ideally followed by an aesthetic fellowship accredited by The Aesthetic Society).
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September 27, 2023
Answer: Breast Implant Size Selecting an implant as one of the most important parts of breast augmentation. The importance of using your tissue based measurements cannot be highlighted enough. This is much like sizing a shoe, you have to buy the correct sized shoe in length/width/depth to prevent potential injury to the foot. Much like buying a shoe, selecting breast implants is critically dependent upon your breast measurements (breast base width, nipple to fold max stretch); this is utilized in combination with 3D breast simulation (Vectra, Crisalix, etc) to help the patient understand the outcome. 405cc might actually be too large for your breasts, but this is difficult to determine without having those measurements readily available / no physical exam. You need to see a plastic surgeon with actual plastic surgery training (6 years of residency in plastic surgery, ideally followed by an aesthetic fellowship accredited by The Aesthetic Society).
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September 21, 2023
Answer: Choosing the right size and profile breast implants for you. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon' s experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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September 21, 2023
Answer: Choosing the right size and profile breast implants for you. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon' s experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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September 7, 2023
Answer: Case analysis Hi, After reviewing your pictures, I can say that a 405 cc implant is a good implant selection in terms of size and results. Imagine that in theory you will increase 2 cups in a bra size. Bigger implants will be too big and you might not have a natural/aesthetic result. Best regards,Dr. Enrique Quiros Lim
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September 7, 2023
Answer: Case analysis Hi, After reviewing your pictures, I can say that a 405 cc implant is a good implant selection in terms of size and results. Imagine that in theory you will increase 2 cups in a bra size. Bigger implants will be too big and you might not have a natural/aesthetic result. Best regards,Dr. Enrique Quiros Lim
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September 5, 2023
Answer: Implant size Dear Schoolgirl13, breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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September 5, 2023
Answer: Implant size Dear Schoolgirl13, breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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