I realize that it takes months for the implants to settle, but what is the average that they drop during this process? My implants are 14 cm in diameter. The bottom of my breast envelope isn't as full as the top. I'm hoping to retain some of the upper pole fullness!
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Thank you for your question and photos. Keep in mind that a high profile implant will give you a more "augmented" look with further projection than a moderate profile implant. That being said, it would most likely take more than 240 cc's for a high profile implant to look natural on...
Implants can feel more natural usually when the patient has more natural breast tissue to cover the implants. thinner patients with large implants feel less natural.
I believe that 3D imaging is helpful, but what you can't tell from a 3D image is the position of the implant (subglandular or sumuscular) or if the recommended cc's will give you the exact result that you are visualizing.In my practice, I show women before and after pictures of actual patients...