I am 5'5' 130 lbs with 33' ribcage, 38C(low c) with 14.6cm breasts. I am soon to replace my current 350cc breast implants. I've had 2 kids in the last 4 years so there is some extra skin on one breast and mild sagging. I want to increase my cup size to a D with natural slope and want the crease under the breasts. My plastic surgeon suggested the hp 550cc allergan silicone but don't know if that will produce natural results.
Answer: High profile implants not typically the most natural looking
Only you and your plastic surgeon can tell what is best, but the general rule is that high profile implants aren't able to produce the natural looking slope in the upper part of the breast for most patients.
However, if you truly want to go up a full cup size then an increase of 200 cc might be in the range of what is needed. With your external diameter of 14.6, the diameter of the Allergan HP 550 is appropriate. But that is big for someone your size, and you would need to accept that.
Natural is both shape and how the size of the breasts balances with the rest of your body.
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Answer: High profile implants not typically the most natural looking
Only you and your plastic surgeon can tell what is best, but the general rule is that high profile implants aren't able to produce the natural looking slope in the upper part of the breast for most patients.
However, if you truly want to go up a full cup size then an increase of 200 cc might be in the range of what is needed. With your external diameter of 14.6, the diameter of the Allergan HP 550 is appropriate. But that is big for someone your size, and you would need to accept that.
Natural is both shape and how the size of the breasts balances with the rest of your body.
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Answer: Every patient is different... It’s always difficult making decisions about breast size without performing a physical exam or seeing preoperative pictures.In addition, it’s important to understand the patient’s aesthetic goals.Each patient has specific anatomic findings and unique aesthetic goals regarding size and shape of the breasts.All of these factors should be considered when choosing the size of breast implants.Even when care is taken preoperatively to determine a breast size, the final decision needs to be made in the Operating Room by the surgeon.At this point, an assessment can be made regarding how the patient’s breast tissue interacts with the breast implant.In some cases, when larger implants are utilized, patients can loose a natural look and appear artificial.Occasionally, obtaining a specific size doesn’t allow the surgeon to meet the patient’s other aesthetic goals.For these reasons, locking into a specific size isn’t always a good idea.Results are often better when a surgeon has the ability to make adjustments in the Operating Room.In your case, it’s important to thoroughly discuss your aesthetic goals with your surgeon.Make sure he has the latitude to do what’s best for you in the Operating Room, so he can meet your aesthetic goals.It’s important that you have an approximate idea of the breast implant size that you’re considering, but don’t become married to an absolute number.It’s important to remember that going with an implant that’s too large can result in an artificial appearance.
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Answer: Every patient is different... It’s always difficult making decisions about breast size without performing a physical exam or seeing preoperative pictures.In addition, it’s important to understand the patient’s aesthetic goals.Each patient has specific anatomic findings and unique aesthetic goals regarding size and shape of the breasts.All of these factors should be considered when choosing the size of breast implants.Even when care is taken preoperatively to determine a breast size, the final decision needs to be made in the Operating Room by the surgeon.At this point, an assessment can be made regarding how the patient’s breast tissue interacts with the breast implant.In some cases, when larger implants are utilized, patients can loose a natural look and appear artificial.Occasionally, obtaining a specific size doesn’t allow the surgeon to meet the patient’s other aesthetic goals.For these reasons, locking into a specific size isn’t always a good idea.Results are often better when a surgeon has the ability to make adjustments in the Operating Room.In your case, it’s important to thoroughly discuss your aesthetic goals with your surgeon.Make sure he has the latitude to do what’s best for you in the Operating Room, so he can meet your aesthetic goals.It’s important that you have an approximate idea of the breast implant size that you’re considering, but don’t become married to an absolute number.It’s important to remember that going with an implant that’s too large can result in an artificial appearance.
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August 21, 2017
Answer: Breast implant size
It 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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August 21, 2017
Answer: Breast implant size
It 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 8, 2010
Answer: High Profile Breast Implants
Darla- Deciding on the size and profile of your implants is a bgg part getting a breast augmentation. Talk to your surgeon about your desired result and listen to his advice. It sounds like the high profile implant will decrease the amount of sag or extra skin you are referring to. It is absolutely possible to achieve a natural looking appearance with high profile implants. You are the only one who really knows what you want. Ask to see pictures of other women who were your stature and received 550cc high profile implants, you are not the only one who has ever been in this situation.
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September 8, 2010
Answer: High Profile Breast Implants
Darla- Deciding on the size and profile of your implants is a bgg part getting a breast augmentation. Talk to your surgeon about your desired result and listen to his advice. It sounds like the high profile implant will decrease the amount of sag or extra skin you are referring to. It is absolutely possible to achieve a natural looking appearance with high profile implants. You are the only one who really knows what you want. Ask to see pictures of other women who were your stature and received 550cc high profile implants, you are not the only one who has ever been in this situation.
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January 3, 2010
Answer: Natural Implants Natural breasts is what most women ask for and want to achieve. A 550 high profile implant in general is not a natural look. But alot depends on you body habitus, breast tissue and more. If is really difficult to say what looks good or natural without seeing you. However, I always advise keeping the implant size without the base diameter of the chest wall. I dont frequently used high profile implants, especially saline, because they tend to look a bit un-natural. Hope that helps.
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January 3, 2010
Answer: Natural Implants Natural breasts is what most women ask for and want to achieve. A 550 high profile implant in general is not a natural look. But alot depends on you body habitus, breast tissue and more. If is really difficult to say what looks good or natural without seeing you. However, I always advise keeping the implant size without the base diameter of the chest wall. I dont frequently used high profile implants, especially saline, because they tend to look a bit un-natural. Hope that helps.
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August 21, 2017
Answer: Breast implant augmentation revision and going larger I would agree with Dr. Rand in discussing the term "natural" results with patients. Natural is the cover of national geographic; AND NO ONE wants that result. When people say they want natural results, they really mean non-visible breast implants. The visibility of the impants depends on the amount of breast tissue you have and it sounds as if you have a loose breast pocket. It also depends on the size of an implant and 550cc is a large implant. SO it is difficult to say without an examination. However, it has generally been my observation that patients seeking larger implants prefer an implant that is about 50% larger than the existing size in order to appreciate the difference. This seems in line with your request.
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August 21, 2017
Answer: Breast implant augmentation revision and going larger I would agree with Dr. Rand in discussing the term "natural" results with patients. Natural is the cover of national geographic; AND NO ONE wants that result. When people say they want natural results, they really mean non-visible breast implants. The visibility of the impants depends on the amount of breast tissue you have and it sounds as if you have a loose breast pocket. It also depends on the size of an implant and 550cc is a large implant. SO it is difficult to say without an examination. However, it has generally been my observation that patients seeking larger implants prefer an implant that is about 50% larger than the existing size in order to appreciate the difference. This seems in line with your request.
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