(Sorry, but my english is not good, I`m brazilian.) I have 240ml silicone bilateral, is 12 years. I'll change for bigger implants, I would like big breasts but not exaggerated and no projection for the side... High projetion to the front and with the most natural look possible. My doctor recommended Mentor Silicone 400ml to 450ml, 500ml maximum, super hight profile, subglandular plane. He commented that my breasts are not separated. I'm 40 years old, no children. My measurements: 5`8, 133 lb, torax 80 cm, chest 93 cm. Thanks.
Answer: I have 240ml silicone bilateral for 12 yrs. I would like to know what size of silicone implants would be better for me. Based on your photos, I would agree with your surgeon in the selection of a 400cc. However, I would not choose "super high" and would probably work the capsule but not change them to the subglandular plane. Good luck
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Answer: I have 240ml silicone bilateral for 12 yrs. I would like to know what size of silicone implants would be better for me. Based on your photos, I would agree with your surgeon in the selection of a 400cc. However, I would not choose "super high" and would probably work the capsule but not change them to the subglandular plane. Good luck
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June 27, 2014
Answer: I have 240ml silicone bilateral for 12 yrs. I would like to know what size of silicone implants would be better for me. Thank you for the question and pictures. In regards to specific size/profile of breast implant, despite good intentions, online consultants will not be able to provide you with meaningful specific advice. Ultimately, in person consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons will be necessary. Careful measurements, dimensional planning, and careful communication will be key. Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering revisionary breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is: 1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work. 2. Again, have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining which operation and/or breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "C or D cup" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. 3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery. The use of temporary intraoperative sizers, viewing the patient's breasts in the upright and supine position, are very helpful during the breast implant selection process. I hope this, and the attached link ( dedicated to revisionary breast surgery concerns), helps.
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June 27, 2014
Answer: I have 240ml silicone bilateral for 12 yrs. I would like to know what size of silicone implants would be better for me. Thank you for the question and pictures. In regards to specific size/profile of breast implant, despite good intentions, online consultants will not be able to provide you with meaningful specific advice. Ultimately, in person consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons will be necessary. Careful measurements, dimensional planning, and careful communication will be key. Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering revisionary breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is: 1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work. 2. Again, have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining which operation and/or breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "C or D cup" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. 3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery. The use of temporary intraoperative sizers, viewing the patient's breasts in the upright and supine position, are very helpful during the breast implant selection process. I hope this, and the attached link ( dedicated to revisionary breast surgery concerns), helps.
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June 29, 2014
Answer: Implant sizing Breast implant selection is best done in the setting of a formal consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon carefully; this is the most important decision you will make in regards to your breast augmentation. All members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery are board certified in plastic surgery with experience in cosmetic surgery. surgery.org will give you a list of such surgeons in your area. Come to your consultation prepared to discuss your aesthetic goals - bust fullness, figure balance and breast shape. Bringing photos to illustrate your point can be helpful. After an examination your surgeon will be able to discuss and recommend particular implants that will best achieve your aesthetic goals. Some surgeons will use various tools to help patients choose their implants. Implant sizing, 2D photography, 3D photography and photo gallery review are a few. Ultimately I believe the patient should make the final decision with regards to the implant. I believe the surgeon's role is to offer advice; I do not think the surgeon's role is to dictate which implants patients choose.
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June 29, 2014
Answer: Implant sizing Breast implant selection is best done in the setting of a formal consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon carefully; this is the most important decision you will make in regards to your breast augmentation. All members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery are board certified in plastic surgery with experience in cosmetic surgery. surgery.org will give you a list of such surgeons in your area. Come to your consultation prepared to discuss your aesthetic goals - bust fullness, figure balance and breast shape. Bringing photos to illustrate your point can be helpful. After an examination your surgeon will be able to discuss and recommend particular implants that will best achieve your aesthetic goals. Some surgeons will use various tools to help patients choose their implants. Implant sizing, 2D photography, 3D photography and photo gallery review are a few. Ultimately I believe the patient should make the final decision with regards to the implant. I believe the surgeon's role is to offer advice; I do not think the surgeon's role is to dictate which implants patients choose.
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Answer: Re-augmentation mammoplasty with larger implants The way to understand cosmetic breast augmentation and implant choice is to think of the implant as a pillow behind your breast. You cannot change the basic position or characteristics of your breast with an implant or an implant change alone. Your breasts are naturally off-axis, meaning that the nipple-areola or center of the breast is placed very lateral to the center of your chest and pointing outward. A larger implant alone will just expand this tendency although releasing the capsule laterally (but not medially) and placing a wider based implant would help somewhat. Assuming the round, smooth surface implant is positioned correctly relative to your breast, your choices are to increase the base diameter/width (and height) of your existing implant by about 1 to 1 1/2 cm which generally makes the breast look about 1/2 cup size larger. The other option is to increase the profile (forward volume) of the implant to an implant with more profile. From a medium profile to a high profile implant would also add about 1/2 cup size in apparent volume. Note that none of this has to do with choosing a number of cc's of implant volume and working backward. I would also not recommend changing the pocket position of the implant to sub glandular. Choose what changes in apparent size you want, look up the dimensions of your existing implant, and then look up a round, smooth surface, silicone gel-filled implant that has about a 1.5 cm wider diameter and/or the next higher profile. Then find out how many cc's that implant has. You, will, however, still have laterally directed breasts if you only change the implant. They will just be larger looking.
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Answer: Re-augmentation mammoplasty with larger implants The way to understand cosmetic breast augmentation and implant choice is to think of the implant as a pillow behind your breast. You cannot change the basic position or characteristics of your breast with an implant or an implant change alone. Your breasts are naturally off-axis, meaning that the nipple-areola or center of the breast is placed very lateral to the center of your chest and pointing outward. A larger implant alone will just expand this tendency although releasing the capsule laterally (but not medially) and placing a wider based implant would help somewhat. Assuming the round, smooth surface implant is positioned correctly relative to your breast, your choices are to increase the base diameter/width (and height) of your existing implant by about 1 to 1 1/2 cm which generally makes the breast look about 1/2 cup size larger. The other option is to increase the profile (forward volume) of the implant to an implant with more profile. From a medium profile to a high profile implant would also add about 1/2 cup size in apparent volume. Note that none of this has to do with choosing a number of cc's of implant volume and working backward. I would also not recommend changing the pocket position of the implant to sub glandular. Choose what changes in apparent size you want, look up the dimensions of your existing implant, and then look up a round, smooth surface, silicone gel-filled implant that has about a 1.5 cm wider diameter and/or the next higher profile. Then find out how many cc's that implant has. You, will, however, still have laterally directed breasts if you only change the implant. They will just be larger looking.
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