My surgeon didn't really give me too much feedback. He said I could do a 400 and he might suggest high profile. I really like the natural look of moderate silicone implants though. Since my frame is so small is this possible? If so what amount of cc's could I get away with without running out of space? I have included a before picture and the results I am looking for/similar. I have close to no breast tissue and wear a 34a. When he measured from the nipple up I was 5" & 4" on the other.5'6"110lbs
Answer: Implant Selection When determining what implant would be most appropriate to use, there are many factors that should be taken into consideration. In my practice, I base implant selection on measurements of your chest wall and current breast size to help determine the optimal size and projection of implant that will best fit your frame and meet your goals. Your specific chest wall anatomy is a very large component of this decision, because the implant must fit your frame in order to produce an aesthetic result. This precision measurement and sizing technique facilitates an active consultation from which you should come away feeling confident that you and your surgeon are on the same page regarding what your goals are for the procedure. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery. Best of luck! Dr. Schwartz
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Implant Selection When determining what implant would be most appropriate to use, there are many factors that should be taken into consideration. In my practice, I base implant selection on measurements of your chest wall and current breast size to help determine the optimal size and projection of implant that will best fit your frame and meet your goals. Your specific chest wall anatomy is a very large component of this decision, because the implant must fit your frame in order to produce an aesthetic result. This precision measurement and sizing technique facilitates an active consultation from which you should come away feeling confident that you and your surgeon are on the same page regarding what your goals are for the procedure. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery. Best of luck! Dr. Schwartz
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Small frame, can I do 400cc moderate silicone implants instead of high profile? Hello! Thank you for your question. In general, implant size does not correlate with bra cup size. The cup size itself will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer as well as who is doing the actual measurements. Thus, cup size is never a reliable indicator for your breast size. I typically encourage my patients not to communicate her desires in cup size but more on the actual look and appearance. Good communication between you and your surgeon of your expectations is warranted - choosing your surgeon wisely is the first step. Discussion of your wishes and having an honest and open dialog of your procedure is mandatory (e.g, implant type, incision, placement, lift, etc). I have found that photographs brought by the patient is helpful to get a visualization of the appearance you wish for in terms of size, shape, fullness, etc. In addition, your surgeon's pre and postoperative photographs should demonstrate a realistic goal for you. Once this has been accomplished, allow your surgeon to utilize his/her best medical judgment during the procedure to finesse the best possible result for you after preoperative biodimensional planning and fitting the right implant for your breast width. Hope me that this helps! Best wishes for a wonderful result!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Small frame, can I do 400cc moderate silicone implants instead of high profile? Hello! Thank you for your question. In general, implant size does not correlate with bra cup size. The cup size itself will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer as well as who is doing the actual measurements. Thus, cup size is never a reliable indicator for your breast size. I typically encourage my patients not to communicate her desires in cup size but more on the actual look and appearance. Good communication between you and your surgeon of your expectations is warranted - choosing your surgeon wisely is the first step. Discussion of your wishes and having an honest and open dialog of your procedure is mandatory (e.g, implant type, incision, placement, lift, etc). I have found that photographs brought by the patient is helpful to get a visualization of the appearance you wish for in terms of size, shape, fullness, etc. In addition, your surgeon's pre and postoperative photographs should demonstrate a realistic goal for you. Once this has been accomplished, allow your surgeon to utilize his/her best medical judgment during the procedure to finesse the best possible result for you after preoperative biodimensional planning and fitting the right implant for your breast width. Hope me that this helps! Best wishes for a wonderful result!
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July 19, 2015
Answer: Breast base width The footprint of your breast on your chest dictates what is a safe size to have implanted. This is called your base width... Sternum to lateral breast distance essentially. Without this measurement, hard to tell you what is safe.Sheila NazarianBeverly Hills
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Answer: Breast base width The footprint of your breast on your chest dictates what is a safe size to have implanted. This is called your base width... Sternum to lateral breast distance essentially. Without this measurement, hard to tell you what is safe.Sheila NazarianBeverly Hills
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July 19, 2015
Answer: High profile For our patients we have to take into account the amount of tissue coverage to preveht visibility of the implants. Either a moderate plus or a high profile would be best.
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Answer: High profile For our patients we have to take into account the amount of tissue coverage to preveht visibility of the implants. Either a moderate plus or a high profile would be best.
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July 20, 2015
Answer: Small frame, 400 cc moderate profile implants The answer to your question depends on two factors: the width of your chest wall and the width of the implant. A moderate profile implant is wider and less projecting (and less round) than a high profile implant which is more narrow, more projecting and rounder. If you have a small, narrow frame a moderate profile implant will give you more lateral fullness ("side boob"). If you like that aesthetic feature, which it appears you do from your wish photos, a moderate profile implant may be a better choice. But, in order to be specific a physical examination must be done superimposing the measurements of the actual implants on your chest wall. Good luck!Thomas Taylor, MDPasadena, CA
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Answer: Small frame, 400 cc moderate profile implants The answer to your question depends on two factors: the width of your chest wall and the width of the implant. A moderate profile implant is wider and less projecting (and less round) than a high profile implant which is more narrow, more projecting and rounder. If you have a small, narrow frame a moderate profile implant will give you more lateral fullness ("side boob"). If you like that aesthetic feature, which it appears you do from your wish photos, a moderate profile implant may be a better choice. But, in order to be specific a physical examination must be done superimposing the measurements of the actual implants on your chest wall. Good luck!Thomas Taylor, MDPasadena, CA
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