I’m very petite 43kg and 5”3 I’m a 32b or 30c just not (full) I’m waiting to achieve the look as shown I’m guessing 30D/DD. I enjoyed the 220 sizer and my surgeon has ordered the 235 or 255cc high profile silicone round implants for the day. I am going dual plane and understand cc’s Will be “lost “ will the 235 or 255 emulate the 220 sizer look more .
Answer: Implant sizing Hi Tasteful7907, Thank you for an excellent question. Implant size discussion and implant selection is one of the most important steps during your consultation with the plastic surgeon. The decision-making process depends on your desires as a patient, as well as breast and soft tissue dimensions of your chest. In addition, to "trying on" implant sizers at the office, virtual 3D planning using Vectra can help as well. The implant sizes in the 235-255cc range seem like a good fit for your petite frame, and the difference between the two sizes is minor. I think you should have a very good result overall. Best regards, Dr. Karanetz
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Answer: Implant sizing Hi Tasteful7907, Thank you for an excellent question. Implant size discussion and implant selection is one of the most important steps during your consultation with the plastic surgeon. The decision-making process depends on your desires as a patient, as well as breast and soft tissue dimensions of your chest. In addition, to "trying on" implant sizers at the office, virtual 3D planning using Vectra can help as well. The implant sizes in the 235-255cc range seem like a good fit for your petite frame, and the difference between the two sizes is minor. I think you should have a very good result overall. Best regards, Dr. Karanetz
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Answer: Will 235 cc or 255 cc emulate the look I want to achieve? Hello, thank you for your question. A board certified plastic surgeon will be able to guide you to the correct size implant measurements. and desires measurements of the chest wall and breast imprint width as well as knowledge of all breast implant sizes and profiles should make this process easy. Try on a profile bra with various saline and silicone cc sizers your PS recommends under a tailored blouse, tank top, bikini, workout clothes, and other garments you typically wear so that you have the best idea of whether the garments fit as desired with the implant selected. Schedule an email, Skype or in-person consultation for proper evaluation.
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Answer: Will 235 cc or 255 cc emulate the look I want to achieve? Hello, thank you for your question. A board certified plastic surgeon will be able to guide you to the correct size implant measurements. and desires measurements of the chest wall and breast imprint width as well as knowledge of all breast implant sizes and profiles should make this process easy. Try on a profile bra with various saline and silicone cc sizers your PS recommends under a tailored blouse, tank top, bikini, workout clothes, and other garments you typically wear so that you have the best idea of whether the garments fit as desired with the implant selected. Schedule an email, Skype or in-person consultation for proper evaluation.
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September 13, 2019
Answer: Sizing advice 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. With regards to your specific question, I would not struggle over such small size differentials. 20 cc is 4 teaspoons of volume and will make a negligible difference in final outcome. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS). Donovan Rosas MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons RealSelf Verified MemberReal Top 100 RealSelf Hall of Fame
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September 13, 2019
Answer: Sizing advice 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. With regards to your specific question, I would not struggle over such small size differentials. 20 cc is 4 teaspoons of volume and will make a negligible difference in final outcome. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS). Donovan Rosas MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons RealSelf Verified MemberReal Top 100 RealSelf Hall of Fame
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September 12, 2019
Answer: Sizing Hello there The best way to be sized if with a combination of trying sizers and 3D imaging with systems such as the Vectra 3D.Submuscular placement may initially be a little flattened by the overlying muscle .But in the long-term the implant behind the muscle may even look a little larger as placing the implant behind the gland can lead to some thinning of the gland . This is more common with larger implant sizes however .You are petite and both of those sizes are appropriately small to suit your frame . The difference in the two sizes is so minor that it would be difficult to recognize which was which .So all in all I think 3D imaging is most likely to help you .CheersTS
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September 12, 2019
Answer: Sizing Hello there The best way to be sized if with a combination of trying sizers and 3D imaging with systems such as the Vectra 3D.Submuscular placement may initially be a little flattened by the overlying muscle .But in the long-term the implant behind the muscle may even look a little larger as placing the implant behind the gland can lead to some thinning of the gland . This is more common with larger implant sizes however .You are petite and both of those sizes are appropriately small to suit your frame . The difference in the two sizes is so minor that it would be difficult to recognize which was which .So all in all I think 3D imaging is most likely to help you .CheersTS
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September 12, 2019
Answer: Breast Implants / Breast Augmentation Surgery / Breast Enlargement -- Implant Location, Incision Location, Silicone Gel Breast I You need a formal evaluation by a licensed plastic surgeon and expert in breast augmentations to determine what is best for you and your goals.Proper breast enlargement is not a "cookie-cutter" procedure where the same technique is applied to every patient. Every woman who comes to my practice has unique needs and different goals for her breast augmentation. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I always listen carefully to each woman's concerns and thoroughly discuss the key points of the procedure. I also take into account their overall height and weight, the size and shape of the underlying chest and ribcage, the tightness and elasticity of the skin, and the amount of natural breast tissue. Prior to the procedure, we discuss and make decisions regarding location of the incision, whether to place the implant under or over the chest muscle, and what type of implant to use (I offer multiple types of silicone gel breast implants, as well as saline implants). My experience performing thousands of aesthetic breast surgeries in a wide anatomical range of patients enables me to achieve consistently beautiful and natural results that are customized to each patient’s body type and goals. These results are the product of extensive communication, meticulous planning, and skillfully executed surgery. I suggest consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon and expert in Breast Augmentation surgeries. - Dr. Cohen
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September 12, 2019
Answer: Breast Implants / Breast Augmentation Surgery / Breast Enlargement -- Implant Location, Incision Location, Silicone Gel Breast I You need a formal evaluation by a licensed plastic surgeon and expert in breast augmentations to determine what is best for you and your goals.Proper breast enlargement is not a "cookie-cutter" procedure where the same technique is applied to every patient. Every woman who comes to my practice has unique needs and different goals for her breast augmentation. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I always listen carefully to each woman's concerns and thoroughly discuss the key points of the procedure. I also take into account their overall height and weight, the size and shape of the underlying chest and ribcage, the tightness and elasticity of the skin, and the amount of natural breast tissue. Prior to the procedure, we discuss and make decisions regarding location of the incision, whether to place the implant under or over the chest muscle, and what type of implant to use (I offer multiple types of silicone gel breast implants, as well as saline implants). My experience performing thousands of aesthetic breast surgeries in a wide anatomical range of patients enables me to achieve consistently beautiful and natural results that are customized to each patient’s body type and goals. These results are the product of extensive communication, meticulous planning, and skillfully executed surgery. I suggest consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon and expert in Breast Augmentation surgeries. - Dr. Cohen
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