I'm 5'3 135 pounds 32 c bra size. I will be getting a lift with a 425cc high profile implant. Is this to big for me??
Answer: 425 cc is too big At size 32 each 100 cc’s of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. 425 cc implants will take you up 4 cup sizes to a size G, will not fit retro-pectoral, will extrude inferiorly and laterally requiring revision. I always recommend small round silicone gel implants placed retro-pectoral since they look and feel more natural, are more stable, less likely to ripple or have complications needing revision. The profile of the implant is irrelevant in the retro-pectoral position since the muscle compresses it. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: 425 cc is too big At size 32 each 100 cc’s of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. 425 cc implants will take you up 4 cup sizes to a size G, will not fit retro-pectoral, will extrude inferiorly and laterally requiring revision. I always recommend small round silicone gel implants placed retro-pectoral since they look and feel more natural, are more stable, less likely to ripple or have complications needing revision. The profile of the implant is irrelevant in the retro-pectoral position since the muscle compresses it. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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April 29, 2014
Answer: 425cc implant in a 5'3" woman is this too big? Possibly. It depends on what you want. Have you tried a 425 sample and considered how big it looked on you?It will certainly not look 'natural' on your small frame but it is possible and we have patients in our clinic who like the look.
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April 29, 2014
Answer: 425cc implant in a 5'3" woman is this too big? Possibly. It depends on what you want. Have you tried a 425 sample and considered how big it looked on you?It will certainly not look 'natural' on your small frame but it is possible and we have patients in our clinic who like the look.
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December 31, 2013
Answer: 425 for a lift/augmentation? No way. A lift augmentation is an inherently illogical operation.Anyone that needs a lift has breast skin that couldn't hold up the current breast weight.Putting in an implant adds weight. It doesn't make sense. But we do it, because there are many patients who are droopy and want to be larger.But it is important to recognize these limitations.Any high profile implant looks like a ball and will not look natural or pretty (in my opinion.) They also put excessive pressure in the lower pole of the breast and possibly exaggerate stretch and bottoming out afterwards.425 is an extremely large implant. No one can objectively tell you whether it is too large for you unless you give us your base width. But unless your breast is over 15 cm wide - which I ahve never seen on someone your size - it is clearly too large. And its weight - near a pound each - is likely going to cause more stretch of your breast skin than if you put in a lighter implant.I have never seen a surgeon present at a meeting a long term post operative photo of someone getting a mastopexy augmentation with a high profile 425 implant. If you find a surgeon who can demonstrate to you that they can do it and get it to work, then consider it. And please have them email me and teach me how they do it. I'm betting no one will take me up on the challenge.
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December 31, 2013
Answer: 425 for a lift/augmentation? No way. A lift augmentation is an inherently illogical operation.Anyone that needs a lift has breast skin that couldn't hold up the current breast weight.Putting in an implant adds weight. It doesn't make sense. But we do it, because there are many patients who are droopy and want to be larger.But it is important to recognize these limitations.Any high profile implant looks like a ball and will not look natural or pretty (in my opinion.) They also put excessive pressure in the lower pole of the breast and possibly exaggerate stretch and bottoming out afterwards.425 is an extremely large implant. No one can objectively tell you whether it is too large for you unless you give us your base width. But unless your breast is over 15 cm wide - which I ahve never seen on someone your size - it is clearly too large. And its weight - near a pound each - is likely going to cause more stretch of your breast skin than if you put in a lighter implant.I have never seen a surgeon present at a meeting a long term post operative photo of someone getting a mastopexy augmentation with a high profile 425 implant. If you find a surgeon who can demonstrate to you that they can do it and get it to work, then consider it. And please have them email me and teach me how they do it. I'm betting no one will take me up on the challenge.
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December 30, 2013
Answer: Breast lift and implant I prefer not to go quite that large when combining a lift with implants. It depends on how much of your own breast tissue you have and photos would help. But if you are already a C cup, 425 cc's added to that will be quite large.
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December 30, 2013
Answer: Breast lift and implant I prefer not to go quite that large when combining a lift with implants. It depends on how much of your own breast tissue you have and photos would help. But if you are already a C cup, 425 cc's added to that will be quite large.
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December 19, 2013
Answer: Is 425cc implant too big? The choice of an implant size depends on many factors including: your anatomy, desired appearance, realistic expectations, chest width, existing breast tissue dimensions, and extent of laxity of the skin and underlying tissues. The best cosmetic results are not just dependent on the number of CCs, but also on proper width, height, and projection of the implant for your particular anatomy, since every patient is different.Following the advice of anyone on this or any other website who would presume to tell you what to do without taking a full medical history, examining you, feeling and assessing your tissue tone, discussing your desired outcome and fully informing you about the pros and cons of each option would not be in your best interest. Find a plastic surgeon that you are comfortable with and one that you trust and listen to his or her advice. The surgeon should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person, and try on sizers.Robert Singer, MD FACSLa Jolla, California
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December 19, 2013
Answer: Is 425cc implant too big? The choice of an implant size depends on many factors including: your anatomy, desired appearance, realistic expectations, chest width, existing breast tissue dimensions, and extent of laxity of the skin and underlying tissues. The best cosmetic results are not just dependent on the number of CCs, but also on proper width, height, and projection of the implant for your particular anatomy, since every patient is different.Following the advice of anyone on this or any other website who would presume to tell you what to do without taking a full medical history, examining you, feeling and assessing your tissue tone, discussing your desired outcome and fully informing you about the pros and cons of each option would not be in your best interest. Find a plastic surgeon that you are comfortable with and one that you trust and listen to his or her advice. The surgeon should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person, and try on sizers.Robert Singer, MD FACSLa Jolla, California
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