I live in a big metro area with many highly regarded plastic surgeons. But, none of the top ones I contacted have used IDEAL implants. How risky would it be to be a surgeon's first IDEAL implant patient, given that the surgeon is otherwise highly skilled in breast surgeries. Is the installation of the IDEAL so unique or different from saline implants that a surgeon who hasn't used them before could easily make a mistake or run into issues that might later lead to complications or deflation of the implant?
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Answer: Using the Ideal Implant for the first time
Hello,You should be seen in person so that measurements can be taken by an experienced surgeon, as the results are dependent on the person making the measurements (more than just BWD). This will determine your anatomic capacity, something that should not be exceeded. To determine your goal...
From your photograph your breasts do appear to be a little far apart, and this will definitely affect the final appearance and you may have a little more gap than you desire, especially with sub muscular augmentation which does tend to push the implants a little more to the side. I would...
Thank you for your question. Sizing with the Ideal Implant is very similar to what we do with any implant. In our office we use computer imaging and external sizers to help the patients determine what final size looks best to them. Even though base and width are important, I have not found this...