I have quite broad shoulders, I do have an athletic build to my body. I am going into surgery for a BA & getting 650cc (I am currently a 32A cup), HP, silicone implants, and under the muscle. I was wondering based on my measurements, would these look extremely big on my body??
Answer: Breast contouring #breastaugmentation #breastimplants Dear svamThank you for your question and photo! Generally for good long term outcomes the breast implant should have a width that is within the diameter of your breast. Your shape is good - so the chosen implant will give you nice results.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD
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Answer: Breast contouring #breastaugmentation #breastimplants Dear svamThank you for your question and photo! Generally for good long term outcomes the breast implant should have a width that is within the diameter of your breast. Your shape is good - so the chosen implant will give you nice results.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD
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March 6, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation, 650cc Hello and thank you for your question. You are a great candidate for a breast augmentation. 650cc is a large implant. The size, profile, and shape of the implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue quality. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. This entire surgery can be performed with a small incision technique. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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March 6, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation, 650cc Hello and thank you for your question. You are a great candidate for a breast augmentation. 650cc is a large implant. The size, profile, and shape of the implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue quality. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. This entire surgery can be performed with a small incision technique. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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March 6, 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. The question of "too big" or "large enough" is a relative question. The safest approach is to stay within the boundaries of your BWD. Beyond that, the choice is yours. Without measures, it is difficult to offer more concrete advice than that. Based on your photos alone, 650 cc would seem to be large for your frame. At 5'5" and 155 lbs a larger implant is less likely to yield a "natural" result. The best advice is to use your BWD as a starting point of reference. For more volume and less subtlety at a given width a HP device is an option. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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March 6, 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. The question of "too big" or "large enough" is a relative question. The safest approach is to stay within the boundaries of your BWD. Beyond that, the choice is yours. Without measures, it is difficult to offer more concrete advice than that. Based on your photos alone, 650 cc would seem to be large for your frame. At 5'5" and 155 lbs a larger implant is less likely to yield a "natural" result. The best advice is to use your BWD as a starting point of reference. For more volume and less subtlety at a given width a HP device is an option. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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March 6, 2018
Answer: Is 650cc too big for my build?! I am 5’5 1/2, I weigh 155lbs. Without examining you it is difficult to give good advice in this respect. Implants should be chosen based on specific measurements of your body and chest. Depending on your base-width 650 cc silicone implants may or may not be appropriate. Your surgeon should have measured you at a consultation and provide a selection of implants that will fit your frame to try on. You should then have had a formal sizing session which should show you immediately whether the implants look right on you or if they'll be too big. If you are already scheduled for surgery and these questions are still outstanding then you should really speak with your surgeon and get them answered. Best of luck with your procedure
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March 6, 2018
Answer: Is 650cc too big for my build?! I am 5’5 1/2, I weigh 155lbs. Without examining you it is difficult to give good advice in this respect. Implants should be chosen based on specific measurements of your body and chest. Depending on your base-width 650 cc silicone implants may or may not be appropriate. Your surgeon should have measured you at a consultation and provide a selection of implants that will fit your frame to try on. You should then have had a formal sizing session which should show you immediately whether the implants look right on you or if they'll be too big. If you are already scheduled for surgery and these questions are still outstanding then you should really speak with your surgeon and get them answered. Best of luck with your procedure
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March 5, 2018
Answer: Best breast implants for me? Thank you for the question and pictures. Based on your photograph, I think that you are starting at a good place and should have a very nice outcome with breast augmentation surgery. My best advice: more communication. It is definitely worth spending more time (prior to the date of surgery) with your plastic surgeon to discuss further. As you know, it will be important for many reasons, that you feel comfortable that you and your plastic surgeon are on the "same page" prior to proceeding. Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery (regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is: 1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. ***Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work. Sometimes, it is necessary to seek several consultations before you feel comfortable about your choice. 2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals. 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 "D or DD cup” or "look extremely big" etc may mean different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Again, best not to discuss your goals and/or judge the outcome of the procedure performed based on achieving a specific cup size. The use of computer imaging may be very helpful during the communication process. The use of in bra sizers may also be helpful. In other words, use as many “visual aids” as possible during the communication process. I encourage patients to meet with me as my times as necessary, to feel comfortable that we are both on the “same page”. 3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery. I generally select appropriate breast implant size/profile after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers and viewing the patient's chest in the upright and supine positions. One question that might be helpful for you to consider: would you be more disappointed if you are slightly too big or slightly too small after the breast augmentation procedure? I hope this helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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March 5, 2018
Answer: Best breast implants for me? Thank you for the question and pictures. Based on your photograph, I think that you are starting at a good place and should have a very nice outcome with breast augmentation surgery. My best advice: more communication. It is definitely worth spending more time (prior to the date of surgery) with your plastic surgeon to discuss further. As you know, it will be important for many reasons, that you feel comfortable that you and your plastic surgeon are on the "same page" prior to proceeding. Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery (regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is: 1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. ***Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work. Sometimes, it is necessary to seek several consultations before you feel comfortable about your choice. 2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals. 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 "D or DD cup” or "look extremely big" etc may mean different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Again, best not to discuss your goals and/or judge the outcome of the procedure performed based on achieving a specific cup size. The use of computer imaging may be very helpful during the communication process. The use of in bra sizers may also be helpful. In other words, use as many “visual aids” as possible during the communication process. I encourage patients to meet with me as my times as necessary, to feel comfortable that we are both on the “same page”. 3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery. I generally select appropriate breast implant size/profile after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers and viewing the patient's chest in the upright and supine positions. One question that might be helpful for you to consider: would you be more disappointed if you are slightly too big or slightly too small after the breast augmentation procedure? I hope this helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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