Surgery is in a month with the "Ideal Implant" & need help with size. 5'5" & 135lbs. I first liked 350cc sizers, my MD told me he'd do 375cc because of the volume lost with under the muscle insertion. I have since learned I have a "wider chest" @ 14cm BWD. Measurements with picture & goal pictures below. Will 375cc(350cc) get me to my goal, or will I have to go larger due to my BWD? I also liked 400cc sizers. At what size of implant do you see an increase in complications? I heard >350cc.
Answer: Finding the ideal size of the IDEAL implant/ how important is the base width? There are many different factors to consider when sizing an implant. You want to be full enough to meet your goals in and out of clothing. Many patients will wish they had gone larger after they get used to a particular size. But as the implant becomes larger and heavier there can be more "stretch" issues from the weight of the implant. Think back to any friends that had large breasts when they were younger- they have drooped by now. Some people say that a "large" implant is anything bigger than 350. It would not be unusual to use a 400 or 425 in some patients in my practice. But the point is made that as implants get larger the risk of stretching issues increases.
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Answer: Finding the ideal size of the IDEAL implant/ how important is the base width? There are many different factors to consider when sizing an implant. You want to be full enough to meet your goals in and out of clothing. Many patients will wish they had gone larger after they get used to a particular size. But as the implant becomes larger and heavier there can be more "stretch" issues from the weight of the implant. Think back to any friends that had large breasts when they were younger- they have drooped by now. Some people say that a "large" implant is anything bigger than 350. It would not be unusual to use a 400 or 425 in some patients in my practice. But the point is made that as implants get larger the risk of stretching issues increases.
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May 17, 2018
Answer: Ideal Implant size Hi, for your guidance, here is the breast implant sizing (generalization for most patients):
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May 17, 2018
Answer: Ideal Implant size Hi, for your guidance, here is the breast implant sizing (generalization for most patients):
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September 8, 2019
Answer: There is no perfect implant size but measurements are important to narrow your choices. You likely will be very pleased with any of the implants you are considering. The visual difference in your outcome between a 375 and 400 cc device is very small. Literally a few millimeters in each direction or less than two tablespoons! Your BW is a guideline for the maximum width of an implant. However, what is equally important to understand is the BW of your augmented breast. Your tissues will add to the BW of the implant chosen. If you have 2-3 cm of tissue thickness and you place a 14 cm BW implant your new breast will have a BW of 16-17 cm! In addition the added weight of a 14 cm BW IDEAL implant will increase your risks of tissue thinning, rippling and implant malposition over time. Stick to your plans of having a more modest final implant size and weight to reduce your risks over the longer term.
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September 8, 2019
Answer: There is no perfect implant size but measurements are important to narrow your choices. You likely will be very pleased with any of the implants you are considering. The visual difference in your outcome between a 375 and 400 cc device is very small. Literally a few millimeters in each direction or less than two tablespoons! Your BW is a guideline for the maximum width of an implant. However, what is equally important to understand is the BW of your augmented breast. Your tissues will add to the BW of the implant chosen. If you have 2-3 cm of tissue thickness and you place a 14 cm BW implant your new breast will have a BW of 16-17 cm! In addition the added weight of a 14 cm BW IDEAL implant will increase your risks of tissue thinning, rippling and implant malposition over time. Stick to your plans of having a more modest final implant size and weight to reduce your risks over the longer term.
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April 13, 2017
Answer: Will a BIGGER implant fit?? Ask Dr. Ellen Selecting the correct size implant depends on many factors in addition to the width of your chest. As an example, smaller breasted women who have had kids and breast fed are more likely than those who have not, to manage a fuller implant. The tightness of the skin and muscle tissue are big factors.Although initially after surgery the implants may seem smaller, that will change as the tissue adjusts to the implant- it will stretch. Over time the implants may even look fuller than you imagined. I've had implants for 14 year and they look larger now than initially.Women who see me try on sizers to help guide their decision making. We spend quite a lot of time on sizing because it is such an important issue. Keep in mind that your choice of an implant will be with you a long, long time. What looks good at your age now may not be the one that you want 10 years from now...and they do drop. Try to select a size that is proportionate to your figure and will never make you look matronly, no matter what your age.The IDEAL Implant has many advantages over the competitors. It has the best of saline and gel, all in one. To understand more about IDEAL, click on the link below. One advantage for you is that the fill volume can be adjusted which is "ideal" for women who are undecided between 2 sizes. Keep in mind, that overfilling any saline implant will make it more firm, you may want to stay in the midrange to get the best result.In good health,Ellen Mahony, MD
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April 13, 2017
Answer: Will a BIGGER implant fit?? Ask Dr. Ellen Selecting the correct size implant depends on many factors in addition to the width of your chest. As an example, smaller breasted women who have had kids and breast fed are more likely than those who have not, to manage a fuller implant. The tightness of the skin and muscle tissue are big factors.Although initially after surgery the implants may seem smaller, that will change as the tissue adjusts to the implant- it will stretch. Over time the implants may even look fuller than you imagined. I've had implants for 14 year and they look larger now than initially.Women who see me try on sizers to help guide their decision making. We spend quite a lot of time on sizing because it is such an important issue. Keep in mind that your choice of an implant will be with you a long, long time. What looks good at your age now may not be the one that you want 10 years from now...and they do drop. Try to select a size that is proportionate to your figure and will never make you look matronly, no matter what your age.The IDEAL Implant has many advantages over the competitors. It has the best of saline and gel, all in one. To understand more about IDEAL, click on the link below. One advantage for you is that the fill volume can be adjusted which is "ideal" for women who are undecided between 2 sizes. Keep in mind, that overfilling any saline implant will make it more firm, you may want to stay in the midrange to get the best result.In good health,Ellen Mahony, MD
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January 10, 2017
Answer: Best Breast Implants for ME? Thank you for the question. Based on your photographs, I think that you are starting at a good place and should have a very nice outcome with breast augmentation surgery. 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.There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to diameter of breast implant versus diameter of breast (band width). In other words, these measurements are useful but are only one of the many factors come into play when it comes to selection of appropriate breast implant size/profile.
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January 10, 2017
Answer: Best Breast Implants for ME? Thank you for the question. Based on your photographs, I think that you are starting at a good place and should have a very nice outcome with breast augmentation surgery. 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.There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to diameter of breast implant versus diameter of breast (band width). In other words, these measurements are useful but are only one of the many factors come into play when it comes to selection of appropriate breast implant size/profile.
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