I met with 3 board certified surgeons for consultation and got 3 different opinions. Stats: 5'2, 110 lbs, bra size 34 AA, age 44 , breastfed 4 children. I would like to up to a C cup, natural look. A natural look is important to me. I choose silicone smooth round. First surgeon: moderate plus 275 to 300 cc Second surgeon: moderate plus 300 to 350. Third surgeon: high profile 300 to 400. I see the wisdom in them all, but I also am very unsure what option is best.
Answer: Implant volume and cup size At size 34 AA each 100 cc’s of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. To achieve a C would require 200 cc implants. However, from your photograph, your breasts are too low. I recommend a new technique called Breast Augmentation with Mini Ultimate Breast LiftTM. Using only a circumareola incision it is possible to reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Through the same incision, implants can be placed. Aligning the areola, breast tissue and implant over the bony prominence of the chest wall maximizes anterior projection with a minimal size implant. Small round textured silicone gel implants placed retro-pectoral look and feel more natural, are more stable, less likely to ripple or have complications needing revision. Implant profile is irrelevant in the retro-pectoral position since the muscle compresses it.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Implant volume and cup size At size 34 AA each 100 cc’s of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. To achieve a C would require 200 cc implants. However, from your photograph, your breasts are too low. I recommend a new technique called Breast Augmentation with Mini Ultimate Breast LiftTM. Using only a circumareola incision it is possible to reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Through the same incision, implants can be placed. Aligning the areola, breast tissue and implant over the bony prominence of the chest wall maximizes anterior projection with a minimal size implant. Small round textured silicone gel implants placed retro-pectoral look and feel more natural, are more stable, less likely to ripple or have complications needing revision. Implant profile is irrelevant in the retro-pectoral position since the muscle compresses it.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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March 27, 2014
Answer: Breast Implant size and profile needed to go from bra size AA to C Cup depends on many variables. Unfortunately, it is impossible to tell you what implant will help you go from a size AA bra to a C cup even though you graciously provided your side photo and your height, weight and age. The most accurate way to know what implant size and profile will best meet your goals is for me to examine you and better understand the relationship of your breast to your pectoralis muscle, your skin elasticity, whether your breasts are very different from each other, your chest width and the position of your crease under your breast as it relates to your nipple position. One of the most important parts of this journey is the implant selection process. I would strongly recommend that you completely understand your options and the effects each will have on your result. If you get a chance please read my article called Preoperative Sizing for Breast Augmentation that I posted on my website. Good Luck!
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March 27, 2014
Answer: Breast Implant size and profile needed to go from bra size AA to C Cup depends on many variables. Unfortunately, it is impossible to tell you what implant will help you go from a size AA bra to a C cup even though you graciously provided your side photo and your height, weight and age. The most accurate way to know what implant size and profile will best meet your goals is for me to examine you and better understand the relationship of your breast to your pectoralis muscle, your skin elasticity, whether your breasts are very different from each other, your chest width and the position of your crease under your breast as it relates to your nipple position. One of the most important parts of this journey is the implant selection process. I would strongly recommend that you completely understand your options and the effects each will have on your result. If you get a chance please read my article called Preoperative Sizing for Breast Augmentation that I posted on my website. Good Luck!
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May 14, 2014
Answer: Breast implant size It can be very confusing when three different surgeons give you three different opinions. Unfortunately, it's quite common because plastic surgery is just as much a form of art as it is a form of science. particularly when placed under the muscle, but because we size with actual implants, to me it is the best teaching tool. It is not uncommon in my own practice for patient to bring a friend or family member and a variety of different blouses and spend a good deal of time looking at the implants well before surgery. So here's some basic thinking that may be of help As a general rule when my patients size their implants I like them to look at themselves with the actual implants in place in a testing bra. This is not a perfect teaching tool because implants can lose some projection to you: When you look at implants on your frame don't just think about the size of the breast, but think about how it balances with the width of your shoulders as well as your hips. If an implant as to wide it will make you look top heavy, if an implant is too narrow it will look like a torpedo. In my own practice I try to focus on this relationship, and to me the width of the implant is almost more important than the volume itself. Once you find the width of the implant that gives a nice overall balance with the hips then you can change the cup size by going high, moderate or low profile.
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May 14, 2014
Answer: Breast implant size It can be very confusing when three different surgeons give you three different opinions. Unfortunately, it's quite common because plastic surgery is just as much a form of art as it is a form of science. particularly when placed under the muscle, but because we size with actual implants, to me it is the best teaching tool. It is not uncommon in my own practice for patient to bring a friend or family member and a variety of different blouses and spend a good deal of time looking at the implants well before surgery. So here's some basic thinking that may be of help As a general rule when my patients size their implants I like them to look at themselves with the actual implants in place in a testing bra. This is not a perfect teaching tool because implants can lose some projection to you: When you look at implants on your frame don't just think about the size of the breast, but think about how it balances with the width of your shoulders as well as your hips. If an implant as to wide it will make you look top heavy, if an implant is too narrow it will look like a torpedo. In my own practice I try to focus on this relationship, and to me the width of the implant is almost more important than the volume itself. Once you find the width of the implant that gives a nice overall balance with the hips then you can change the cup size by going high, moderate or low profile.
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March 24, 2014
Answer: I want to go from an AA to C cup, what profile and size would you recommend? Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering 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're looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work. 2. 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. The use of computer imaging may also be helpful during this communication process. Regardless of what you might hear, there is no reliable correlation between volume of breast implant used and increase in breast size achieved. 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. I hope this, and the attached link, helps.
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March 24, 2014
Answer: I want to go from an AA to C cup, what profile and size would you recommend? Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering 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're looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work. 2. 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. The use of computer imaging may also be helpful during this communication process. Regardless of what you might hear, there is no reliable correlation between volume of breast implant used and increase in breast size achieved. 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. I hope this, and the attached link, helps.
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May 21, 2014
Answer: I want to go from an AA to C cup, what profile and size would you recommend? I try to give patients the opportunity of choosing a volume using the Mentor sizers in a bra with me and my staff. My guess would be a 400 cc
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May 21, 2014
Answer: I want to go from an AA to C cup, what profile and size would you recommend? I try to give patients the opportunity of choosing a volume using the Mentor sizers in a bra with me and my staff. My guess would be a 400 cc
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