Breast Augmentation Silicone Implants - should I have chosen bigger implants for more cleavage? (Photos)

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Hi, I had breast augmentation surgery 2 months ago, and while I'm happy with the results, I'm having some doubts about whether I chose the right implant size. I had a breast lift previously after losing over 100 pounds, and two years later, I decided to get implants. Looking back, I think I might have made a mistake by not trying out more sizes. I only tried on 350, 400, and 450cc implants and chose the 450cc silicone ones. However, I'm feeling like I didn't get as much cleavage as I was hoping for. My doctor told me that the 450cc size is a good fit for my frame, but I'm still unsure if I should have gone bigger or if this size is just right for me.

Steve Laverson, MD, FACS · Answer

Please thank your surgeon for your spectacular result.  Skin elasticity dramatically impaired after significant weight loss.  Larger implants would stretch skin more and gravitationally drop lower becoming physically burdensome and encroaching on your waist and making you look heavier.  Your result is perfect for two months, very nice proportion.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Bigger implants will not solve your problem with cleavage.  You needed a better breast lift.  The lollipop technique as you can see only moved the nipple-areola complex higher but did nothing for your breast.  Your breasts are still widely separated and you have poor cleavage.  What's happening is your implants are falling down and out.  At this time, I recommend you undergo plication of the pockets inferiorly and laterally and extend the pockets medially to get the implants higher and more medial on the chest wall.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You have an excellent result. A revision is not necessary. If you switch to larger implants it could cause problems in the future.

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS · Answer

Cleavage is determined by your breast anatomy- how far apart your breasts are will not change with augmentation.

The middle areas may appear fuller with implants, especially when pressed together in a bra, but larger implants will not necessarily give more cleavage. They will give more upper fullness and size overall.

You have an excellent result, it is common for patients to be concerned early after surgery. Let them finish healing, typically 6-12 months, then reassess with your/a plastic surgeon if you still want larger implants.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your nicely series opposed photos your present for 50 cc size is acceptable but if you desire larger implants with possibly more cleavage, I would go up to 575 to 650 cc mode plus or high profile. Expect fees to arrange from 5000 $8000. Best of virtual consultant with.

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