I’m 5’3 140lbs I currently wear a 34C ( or this what I’ve been wearing comfortably) I have my surgery set for January 4th... I’m having such a hard time trying to find someone who has my same body type with that size. Am I trying to go too big?
Answer: The Bellesoma Lift instead of high implants At size 34 C, each 100 cc of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. 605 cc implants weigh over 1 lb each and will result in decent. In your before photograph, your breasts are already low. Adding implants this large will require incising the inframammary fold to allow the implants to descend. This may result in a double bubble, further descent and complications. You need to reconsider the volume to be implanted. The other alternative to consider is a breast lift using The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed are maintained. At the same time or later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired. Implants are not lifetime devices and half are removed by 9.5 years. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: The Bellesoma Lift instead of high implants At size 34 C, each 100 cc of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. 605 cc implants weigh over 1 lb each and will result in decent. In your before photograph, your breasts are already low. Adding implants this large will require incising the inframammary fold to allow the implants to descend. This may result in a double bubble, further descent and complications. You need to reconsider the volume to be implanted. The other alternative to consider is a breast lift using The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed are maintained. At the same time or later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired. Implants are not lifetime devices and half are removed by 9.5 years. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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December 11, 2018
Answer: Too big? Patients often think in terms of cup size when considering augmentation. Unfortunately, devices are sized in terms of milliliters (cc) of volume. This can lead to some confusion when sizing. Additionally, it is important to remember that cup size itself is not standardized with variations from one manufacturer to another. Unfortunately, as many women can attest their cup size in an industry leader such as VS is not necessarily transferable to another brand. Another point which is often under appreciated is that of anatomy and starting point. Any implant will add volume to the volume which is already present. The implant is additive. A particular volume will not necessarily confer the same cup size to different patients (often times it will not even confer the same cup size to different breasts in the same individual...remember they are "sisters" not "twins"). A general rule of thumb is that 125cc can represent somewhere between 1/2 to a full cup size increase. Smaller volume differentials (25-50cc) are typically less consequential representing a volume change of less than a shot glass. However, I have found these numbers, at least anecdotally, to be of little help. Patients often present with notions/goals which do not correlate with these sorts of sterile volumetric assessments. When sizing patients, there are a number of useful tools including: -3D imaging (has the added benefit of offering a volumetric analysis of the pre-operative breast) -Breast sizers (rice bags) -Goal photos I also recommend that patients commit to a particular look rather than a cup size. Once a patient settles on a look that pleases them the overall cup size increase becomes less relevant.The key to obtaining a natural result is to stay within the parameters defined by your BWD. This will ensure that you avoid the dreaded "fake" look. With regards to your specific question, "too big" is a relative question. The best advice is to respect your BWD. >600 cc is large on any frame and uncommon (which may be why you are having difficulty finding similar examples).As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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December 11, 2018
Answer: Too big? Patients often think in terms of cup size when considering augmentation. Unfortunately, devices are sized in terms of milliliters (cc) of volume. This can lead to some confusion when sizing. Additionally, it is important to remember that cup size itself is not standardized with variations from one manufacturer to another. Unfortunately, as many women can attest their cup size in an industry leader such as VS is not necessarily transferable to another brand. Another point which is often under appreciated is that of anatomy and starting point. Any implant will add volume to the volume which is already present. The implant is additive. A particular volume will not necessarily confer the same cup size to different patients (often times it will not even confer the same cup size to different breasts in the same individual...remember they are "sisters" not "twins"). A general rule of thumb is that 125cc can represent somewhere between 1/2 to a full cup size increase. Smaller volume differentials (25-50cc) are typically less consequential representing a volume change of less than a shot glass. However, I have found these numbers, at least anecdotally, to be of little help. Patients often present with notions/goals which do not correlate with these sorts of sterile volumetric assessments. When sizing patients, there are a number of useful tools including: -3D imaging (has the added benefit of offering a volumetric analysis of the pre-operative breast) -Breast sizers (rice bags) -Goal photos I also recommend that patients commit to a particular look rather than a cup size. Once a patient settles on a look that pleases them the overall cup size increase becomes less relevant.The key to obtaining a natural result is to stay within the parameters defined by your BWD. This will ensure that you avoid the dreaded "fake" look. With regards to your specific question, "too big" is a relative question. The best advice is to respect your BWD. >600 cc is large on any frame and uncommon (which may be why you are having difficulty finding similar examples).As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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December 11, 2018
Answer: Generous implants These implants will likely increase your size about 3 cup sizes - so from a C cup, you might end up in the DDD / F range. So they are pretty generous in size! Many would feel this would be disproportionately large, and would end up visually "taking over" your look or make you look bulky in clothes, especially at 5'3". So, think carefully about what your goal is here - you may wish to reconsider.
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December 11, 2018
Answer: Generous implants These implants will likely increase your size about 3 cup sizes - so from a C cup, you might end up in the DDD / F range. So they are pretty generous in size! Many would feel this would be disproportionately large, and would end up visually "taking over" your look or make you look bulky in clothes, especially at 5'3". So, think carefully about what your goal is here - you may wish to reconsider.
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April 5, 2019
Answer: 605 cc is a very large implant size in someone who is already a 34C Remember, a 605 cc implant size will produce a different breast size in a woman who is already a C cup than a woman who has very little breast tissue. Although large is fine, and surgeons are often too conservative in their recommendations, this may be too much for you. Your skin would be very tight after surgery. Also, be sure your implants are smooth and round, not textured. I think a 500 cc high profile implant would be better. And you would be at least a DD. Larger implants do not create more lift. They are just larger.
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April 5, 2019
Answer: 605 cc is a very large implant size in someone who is already a 34C Remember, a 605 cc implant size will produce a different breast size in a woman who is already a C cup than a woman who has very little breast tissue. Although large is fine, and surgeons are often too conservative in their recommendations, this may be too much for you. Your skin would be very tight after surgery. Also, be sure your implants are smooth and round, not textured. I think a 500 cc high profile implant would be better. And you would be at least a DD. Larger implants do not create more lift. They are just larger.
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December 11, 2018
Answer: Is 605cc going to be too big for me? Based on the photos, your height and your frame, I would tell you that these implants are going to look large. I think you could drop your volume 50 to 100 cc's and still look very good. Good luck!
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December 11, 2018
Answer: Is 605cc going to be too big for me? Based on the photos, your height and your frame, I would tell you that these implants are going to look large. I think you could drop your volume 50 to 100 cc's and still look very good. Good luck!
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