I'm 5'5", 125lb currently a 32A. I am very concerned with my body image and want a fuller chest, but I want the most natural look possible. I don't want the implants to make me look heavy or overweight, and I don't want them to look obviously fake to strangers. I'm not sure I trust my surgeon's judgement. He's recommending 300ccs, but originally recommended 325/250cc which looked overwhelming to me. Will 300ccs be too much? Or should I stay at 275cc.. I'm nervous about regretting either decision
August 2, 2015
Answer: 275 vs 300cc implants Hello, many people have difficulty picking their final implant size. Fortunately you have narrowed it down to two choices that are only about 10% different in volume, so the final outcome will be fairly similar regardless of your choice. If you are still having concerns you could return to your PS for another assessment and to try on implant sizers.
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August 2, 2015
Answer: 275 vs 300cc implants Hello, many people have difficulty picking their final implant size. Fortunately you have narrowed it down to two choices that are only about 10% different in volume, so the final outcome will be fairly similar regardless of your choice. If you are still having concerns you could return to your PS for another assessment and to try on implant sizers.
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August 3, 2015
Answer: Excellent question. Thank you for your inquiry. Without a physical examination, or at least photos, it is difficult to respond with accuracy, but the best way to determine which breast implant size is best for you is by first finding out your specific wishes not only with words or letters as in cup size or “not too big” or “natural”, but also with a visual understanding of what you hope to look like. This can be accomplished either with photographs of patients whose breasts and body type look like yours, or ideally with photos of patients not only whose breasts are similar to yours, but are also a similar height, weight, and pre-operative breast size. In our own practice we have provided that unique functionality on our website to accomplish exactly that. Unfortunately the most common reason for a woman to be unhappy after her augmentation is feeling as though she is either too big or not big enough. Thankfully, in our practice this is rarely a problem because implant size selection is what we spend most of our time discussing and determining. I do not place the onus of selecting the actual breast implant size on my patients since they are coming to me for my advice and expertise, but I do ask my patients to be as specific as possible about their aesthetic goals and I then advise them accordingly. I would advise you to have this "visual" conversation with your plastic surgeon. If you are not confident that he or she is understanding your wishes, you should consider a second opinion and seek the advice of another board certified plastic surgeon experienced in breast enhancement surgery and make sure that your own sense of aesthetics aligns with that of your plastic surgeon. Your idea of “natural” or “pretty” or “proportionate” might be different from your plastic surgeon’s and it is very important for you to feel confident that you are both of like minds as far as the goals. Best of luck to you and I hope you are successful in achieving the enhancement you are seeking.
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August 3, 2015
Answer: Excellent question. Thank you for your inquiry. Without a physical examination, or at least photos, it is difficult to respond with accuracy, but the best way to determine which breast implant size is best for you is by first finding out your specific wishes not only with words or letters as in cup size or “not too big” or “natural”, but also with a visual understanding of what you hope to look like. This can be accomplished either with photographs of patients whose breasts and body type look like yours, or ideally with photos of patients not only whose breasts are similar to yours, but are also a similar height, weight, and pre-operative breast size. In our own practice we have provided that unique functionality on our website to accomplish exactly that. Unfortunately the most common reason for a woman to be unhappy after her augmentation is feeling as though she is either too big or not big enough. Thankfully, in our practice this is rarely a problem because implant size selection is what we spend most of our time discussing and determining. I do not place the onus of selecting the actual breast implant size on my patients since they are coming to me for my advice and expertise, but I do ask my patients to be as specific as possible about their aesthetic goals and I then advise them accordingly. I would advise you to have this "visual" conversation with your plastic surgeon. If you are not confident that he or she is understanding your wishes, you should consider a second opinion and seek the advice of another board certified plastic surgeon experienced in breast enhancement surgery and make sure that your own sense of aesthetics aligns with that of your plastic surgeon. Your idea of “natural” or “pretty” or “proportionate” might be different from your plastic surgeon’s and it is very important for you to feel confident that you are both of like minds as far as the goals. Best of luck to you and I hope you are successful in achieving the enhancement you are seeking.
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