I am 45, 5'7", & 180lbs. I had a dbl mastectomy with expanders, I've been expanded to 600cc's. I have my surgery next wk to get my implants & I am just wondering if I went big enough and what would be the best type of implant high or moderate profile. Bra size before mastectomy was a 38B.
Answer: Implants for breast reconstruction I hope all is going well with your cancer treatment. I believe 600 mL implants are appropriate. That's the average size I place in most women. Your plastic surgeon should have various sizes of up to 800 mL to make sure that you get the appropriate implant for your height and frame. I always use high profile implants. This is unlike cosmetic breast surgery. In reconstruction you're not only adding volume but you're replacing breast tissue high-profile implants do that nicely.Best wishes.Earl Stephenson Jr. MD DDS FACS
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Answer: Implants for breast reconstruction I hope all is going well with your cancer treatment. I believe 600 mL implants are appropriate. That's the average size I place in most women. Your plastic surgeon should have various sizes of up to 800 mL to make sure that you get the appropriate implant for your height and frame. I always use high profile implants. This is unlike cosmetic breast surgery. In reconstruction you're not only adding volume but you're replacing breast tissue high-profile implants do that nicely.Best wishes.Earl Stephenson Jr. MD DDS FACS
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April 20, 2014
Answer: Expander volume can be adjusted Thanks for your question. The limit of volume expansion is affected by the pocket and quality of the overlying skin. Your plastic surgeon will be able to tell you if there is still more room available. If it borderline, you can always give it more time. Best of Luck!
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April 20, 2014
Answer: Expander volume can be adjusted Thanks for your question. The limit of volume expansion is affected by the pocket and quality of the overlying skin. Your plastic surgeon will be able to tell you if there is still more room available. If it borderline, you can always give it more time. Best of Luck!
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April 19, 2014
Answer: Are 550cc implants too small if wanting to achieve a D cup & would high or moderate profile implants give me a larger look? Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, online consultants will not be able to provide you with specific enough advice to be truly helpful. Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation or reconstruction surgery (regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:
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April 19, 2014
Answer: Are 550cc implants too small if wanting to achieve a D cup & would high or moderate profile implants give me a larger look? Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, online consultants will not be able to provide you with specific enough advice to be truly helpful. Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation or reconstruction surgery (regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:
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Answer: BBA There is no way to guarantee a particular bra size. Bra sizing varies greatly between bra manufacturers and a C in one bra will be a D in another. What matters more than the assigned bra size is the way the implant looks on you. The best option for your body and aesthetic goals can be determined in a thorough implant sizing session.Implant sizing depends on several factors. One of the most important factors is your breast width. Generally, your surgeon will measure your breast width, and then provide you with a range of implant sizes appropriate for your native breast size. There are more nuances to it than just what I've described, but this approach works for most women.I usually have my patients bring in a large bra and a tight t-shirt to do sizing. I'll then choose 3-4 implants that I feel are appropriate, and have my patients place them in the bra under the tight t-shirt. My patients can then look in the mirror and get a good sense of what they will look like with the provided implant sizes. My patients like this approach and get a great idea of how they will look.By using this technique, your surgeon can outline a range of appropriate implant sizes that will be aesthetically pleasing, and you make the final decision.I hope this helps. Good luck!
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Answer: BBA There is no way to guarantee a particular bra size. Bra sizing varies greatly between bra manufacturers and a C in one bra will be a D in another. What matters more than the assigned bra size is the way the implant looks on you. The best option for your body and aesthetic goals can be determined in a thorough implant sizing session.Implant sizing depends on several factors. One of the most important factors is your breast width. Generally, your surgeon will measure your breast width, and then provide you with a range of implant sizes appropriate for your native breast size. There are more nuances to it than just what I've described, but this approach works for most women.I usually have my patients bring in a large bra and a tight t-shirt to do sizing. I'll then choose 3-4 implants that I feel are appropriate, and have my patients place them in the bra under the tight t-shirt. My patients can then look in the mirror and get a good sense of what they will look like with the provided implant sizes. My patients like this approach and get a great idea of how they will look.By using this technique, your surgeon can outline a range of appropriate implant sizes that will be aesthetically pleasing, and you make the final decision.I hope this helps. Good luck!
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August 10, 2015
Answer: Bigger and heavy prosthesis are obsolet you might try high projection implants these kind of modern implants with lower weight, high projection and less volume looks like a 600cc vol. with only a 350 cc filling dued to higheer projection ( different shape)
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August 10, 2015
Answer: Bigger and heavy prosthesis are obsolet you might try high projection implants these kind of modern implants with lower weight, high projection and less volume looks like a 600cc vol. with only a 350 cc filling dued to higheer projection ( different shape)
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