350cc mod plus vs 375 high profile? (Photo)

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I'm 25 yrs old, 4ft 11in, 32B/34A, 28 in ribcage and breast width (BWD) 12.5cm. I'll be getting the mentor gel, smooth, round, inframmamary, dual plane placement. The 350cc Mod Plus is 12.5cm wide (same width as breast, doctor said it's okay?), and the 375 high profile is 12.0 cm. (Not wide enough? Worried about cleavage) Can you describe the difference in shape for these two? I've included a 3d pictures (350cc Mod plus only) and my boob idol, her look is exactly what I want! Thanks so much!

Ram Kalus, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your email inquiry and photos. The likelihood that you, or anyone else, will be able to notice a significant difference between a 350 Mod Plus and 375 High Profile is slim. You are over analyzing which implant is best for you, and this is ultimately the role of your plastic surgeon. YOUR very important role, is to communicate with your plastic surgeon, as you have with Real Self, your exact goals, with pictures, etc. Your plastic surgeon will carefully measure and deicide which implant is most likely to achieve your final result. In my own practice, I use sizers during surgery, and I bring your "ideal" photos to the operating room with me. The sizers are way to very precisely determine which implant brings you closest to your ideal. Be sure that your own aesthetics align with those of your plastic surgeon. Words or letters as in cup size or “not too big” or
“natural”, are notoriously inaccurate and variable, depending on an individual's post of view. A visual understanding of what you hope to look like is essential.
This can be accomplished either with photographs of patients whose breasts and
body type look like you, or ideally with photos of patients not only whose breasts
and body type visually are similar to yours, but are also a similar height,
weight, and pre-operative breast size. In our own practice we have provided
that unique functionality on our website to accomplish exactly that.

Unfortunately the most common reason for a woman to be
unhappy after her augmentation is feeling as though she is either too big or
not big enough. Thankfully, in our practice this is rarely a problem because
implant size selection is what we spend most of our time discussing and
determining. I do not place the onus of selecting the breast implant size on my
patients since they are coming to me for my advice and expertise, but I do ask
my patients to be as specific as possible about their aesthetic goals and I then
advise them accordingly.

I would advise you to seek the advice of a board certified
plastic surgeon experienced in breast enhancement surgery and make sure that
your own sense of aesthetics aligns with that of your plastic surgeon. Your
idea of “natural” or “pretty” or “proportionate” might be different from your
plastic surgeon’s and it is very important for you to feel confident that you
are both of like minds as far as the goals. Best of luck to you and I hope you
are successful in achieving the enhancement you are seeking.

Donald Groves, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Honestly, a formal in-person evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. There are several reasons for this: 
1) Bra sizes vary based on the clothing store (for example, Victoria's Secret tends to upsize everyone by a whole cup size)
2) Most women do not wear the proper exact fitting bra size for their bodies
3) The exact volume (in cc) needed to change cup size is different for different body types (e.g. 32A to 32D requires a different implant size than 38A to 38D)
4) Be careful NOT to fall into the trap most women do- they see a certain implant size (e.g. 285 cc) or perhaps their friend had a certain size, and they want or request this or another size based on that. Everyone's body is different- 285 cc implants on your friend might look VERY different than they would on you. Be very careful not to make this mistake, because the goal is to find the right size and shape for YOU- for your particular body and your breasts.

Because of those multiple factors, and because it is KEY to fully evaluate your breasts in person to make a full set of precise measurements to select the proper implant for you (incorporating factors like amount of breast tissue, implant type, base width, projection, etc), answering your question really would need a formal personalized consultation- to say anything before that would simply be guessing, which would be both unfair and unhelpful to you. Also, just FYI, each surgeon's measurements are slightly different, so numbers, experience, and overall aesthetic from one surgeon aren't necessarily the same as those from another surgeon!

Your breasts are such a KEY area of your body and your femininity- therefore, you should ONLY trust an experienced aesthetic plastic surgeon. As such an expert, I have had extensive training and experience with complex aesthetic surgeries under a multiple world-renowned experts in the field. I’d recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with aesthetic plastic surgery procedures) for a formal consultation to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate all your options (surgical and nonsurgical), and decide on the best procedure(s) and type of anesthesia for your specific case. I hope this helps!

Dr. Donald Groves
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.  Ultimately, careful communication of your goals (in my practice I prefer the use of goal pictures, direct examination/communication in front of a full-length mirror, in bra sizers, and computer imaging) as well as careful measurements (dimensional planning) will be critical.

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.

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. For example, 
I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "C or D cup” etc means 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, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice.

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, after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers.

I hope this (and the attached link, dedicated to breast augmentation surgery concerns) helps. Best wishes.

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