11.7cm or 11.2cm Breast Implants for a 13cm BWD?

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I'm going to be getting moderate profile silicone implants by Allergan combined with a periareolar lift. My doctor is going to use the dual plane method. My BWD is 13cm with my ribcage being 30". I've been on Allergan's website looking at sizes and the implants that are at my BWD are too big for what I want which is to regain upper pole fullness with little projection. The 2 implant sizes I'm leaning towards have a diameter of 11.7cm or 11.2cm. How much smaller can I go from my BWD?

John LoMonaco, MD, FACS · Answer

Since you are having a periareolar lift, there should be some caution and concern about using a implant that may be too large or too heavy...that form of lift does not support large implants well.
So the voulme of your implant (in cc's) may limit your implant width choices. If you want as much cleavage as possible, then an implant that is slightly over your BWD may be OK. On the other hand, the perioareolar techniques tend to flatten or truncate the breast some, so a higher profile, narrower implant may be required.
As long as your doc knows your aesthetic desires, and you know the possible limitations, you should get te results you want.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

I am sorry to say this here but it is not your final responsibility to choose the right.  This is what you board certified plastic surgeon needs to do.  You job is to describe and convey to your surgeon the look you are going for and what you would like to achieve, even the ballpark of size wise what you desire. 
But the ultimate decision needs to be in the hands of your plastic surgeon as he or she has a lot more knowledge and experience as to what would work better for your body.

Jeffrey Horowitz, MD · Answer

Without the benefit of examining you, the implants should be within 2 cm of your breast width. Going smaller than that would create a very bizarre appearance. Keep in mind that there a variety of implant volumes and projections that would have the correct base diameter for you, so you should be able to achieve your goals without going "too big".
Choose a Board certified plastic surgeon who performs breast augmentations frequently.  If you have adequately explained your goals to your surgeon, trust him or her to choose the right implant and provide you with the results you're looking for.
Good Luck!

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

I would not get any smaller than 11 cm but this would depend on your skin pinch, the distribution of your mammary parenchyma and the width of your cleavage and breast separation. Going any smaller could make your breasts appear more separated or inadequately fill your skin envelope.

Nina S. Naidu, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, I would definitely recommend discussing this with your plastic surgeon.  Going too small will not provide you with the fill you desire.  You will need to trust your surgeon's experience in choosing the right implant for your breast shape and goals, as there are so many variables that go into performing any breast augmentation surgery.  Have a frank discussion with your surgeon, and if you are not satisfied, seek another opinion.  Good luck, /nsn.

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