I am 31 years old, 5'4 & 145 pounds. I have had 1 singleton pregnancy and twins; I breast fed all three. I wear a 36B, however, the B cup is not filled out in the top part of the bra--it's a little loose. I am getting smooth, round, moderate plus profile silicone implants. I would like to be a full C, but I don't want to look fat or too big. I have been told 370, 450, & 500 by 3 different docs. Based on my pictures, what cc would you recommend?
July 2, 2014
Answer: How much cc is needed to achieve full 'C' breasts? Hello! Thank you for your question. In general, implant size does not correlate with bra cup size. The cup size itself will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer as well as who is doing the actual measurements. Thus, cup size is never a reliable indicator for your breast size. I typically encourage my patients not to communicate her desires in cup size but more on the actual look and appearance. Good communication between you and your surgeon of your expectations is warranted - choosing your surgeon wisely is the first step. Discussion of your wishes and having an honest and open dialog of your procedure is mandatory (e.g, implant type, incision, placement, lift, etc). I have found that photographs brought by the patient is helpful to get a visualization of the appearance you wish for in terms of size, shape, fullness, etc. In addition, your surgeon's pre and postoperative photographs should demonstrate a realistic goal for you. Once this has been accomplished, allow your surgeon to utilize his/her best medical judgment during the procedure to finesse the best possible result for you after preoperative biodimensional planning and fitting the right implant for your breast width. Hope me that this helps! Best wishes for a wonderful result!
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July 2, 2014
Answer: How much cc is needed to achieve full 'C' breasts? Hello! Thank you for your question. In general, implant size does not correlate with bra cup size. The cup size itself will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer as well as who is doing the actual measurements. Thus, cup size is never a reliable indicator for your breast size. I typically encourage my patients not to communicate her desires in cup size but more on the actual look and appearance. Good communication between you and your surgeon of your expectations is warranted - choosing your surgeon wisely is the first step. Discussion of your wishes and having an honest and open dialog of your procedure is mandatory (e.g, implant type, incision, placement, lift, etc). I have found that photographs brought by the patient is helpful to get a visualization of the appearance you wish for in terms of size, shape, fullness, etc. In addition, your surgeon's pre and postoperative photographs should demonstrate a realistic goal for you. Once this has been accomplished, allow your surgeon to utilize his/her best medical judgment during the procedure to finesse the best possible result for you after preoperative biodimensional planning and fitting the right implant for your breast width. Hope me that this helps! Best wishes for a wonderful result!
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November 10, 2014
Answer: How to choose your breast implant size
Choosing breast implant size (or CC's) is a personal decision that should be made with your surgeon. There is a certain range of sizes that will "fit" your body. The best way to decide is to try them on. In my office, my patients are given a brea, implants of different sizes, and then they can see exactly what they will look like after the surgery. Sometimes my patients even borrow the implants for a few hours to go shopping or go out for lunch. It is like "test driving" the size and has been really helpful. I find this much more useful than expensive computer imaging programs available.
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November 10, 2014
Answer: How to choose your breast implant size
Choosing breast implant size (or CC's) is a personal decision that should be made with your surgeon. There is a certain range of sizes that will "fit" your body. The best way to decide is to try them on. In my office, my patients are given a brea, implants of different sizes, and then they can see exactly what they will look like after the surgery. Sometimes my patients even borrow the implants for a few hours to go shopping or go out for lunch. It is like "test driving" the size and has been really helpful. I find this much more useful than expensive computer imaging programs available.
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