Ok doctors, I like the Breast implants I see on reality TV stars. I want larger Saline implants under the muscle.
I am 5'7" 120lbs, very slim and tall. Should I go with high profile or moderate/small and if I want to be on the larger/fuller size, what does everyone recommend? Thank you.
Answer: Choosing Celebrity-Like Breasts There is are several very widely held misconceptions regarding Breast implants and breast augmentation which your question truly highlights: 1. That by throwing our your height, weight and cup size but without an examination and consideration of much more important factors, a Plastic surgeon or anyone masquerading as one (GYN, ER doc, Family practice doc etc) can reach into his breast implant closet and pull out the ideal implant to match the breast you want. 2. That breast implants are like pieces of Lego - freely interchangeable and can be successfully placed on anyone with predictable long-term success. FALSE. The most important determinant is a GREAT looking Breast Augmentation is the amount of breast tissue (size, diameter, location on the chest) that you have to cover an implant AND the shape ON your chest with respect to the more or less flatter platform an implant can sit on without falling sideways. Placing large implants that are NOT covered results in visible pleats / folds. Placing implants that exceed the plat area results in plants that fall sideways and do battle with your forward moving arms. Placing large implants also results in rapid breast sagging and thinning of the breast tissue which CANNOT be fixed. SO - what you see - you may NOT be able to get. IF you are thinking about a long-lasting GREAT looking breast augmentation. Dr. P. Aldea
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Answer: Choosing Celebrity-Like Breasts There is are several very widely held misconceptions regarding Breast implants and breast augmentation which your question truly highlights: 1. That by throwing our your height, weight and cup size but without an examination and consideration of much more important factors, a Plastic surgeon or anyone masquerading as one (GYN, ER doc, Family practice doc etc) can reach into his breast implant closet and pull out the ideal implant to match the breast you want. 2. That breast implants are like pieces of Lego - freely interchangeable and can be successfully placed on anyone with predictable long-term success. FALSE. The most important determinant is a GREAT looking Breast Augmentation is the amount of breast tissue (size, diameter, location on the chest) that you have to cover an implant AND the shape ON your chest with respect to the more or less flatter platform an implant can sit on without falling sideways. Placing large implants that are NOT covered results in visible pleats / folds. Placing implants that exceed the plat area results in plants that fall sideways and do battle with your forward moving arms. Placing large implants also results in rapid breast sagging and thinning of the breast tissue which CANNOT be fixed. SO - what you see - you may NOT be able to get. IF you are thinking about a long-lasting GREAT looking breast augmentation. Dr. P. Aldea
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February 1, 2010
Answer: Breast implant size should be discussed with your plastic surgeon When evaluating my patients for breast augmentation surgery, I take several factors into account. These include: breast anatomy, the diameter of a patients breasts, their breast skin elasticity and the cup size they are requesting. Taking all of these variables into account, I then discuss with my patient, the size, style (high, medium profile), type (saline vs silicone) and location (above or below the muscle) I feel would best give them the look they are trying to achieve. I will even size my patients in the office by having them put different size implants in their bra to see what they will look like. I use this last technique as a rough estimate only. Without a picture, I cannot even begin to even speculate what would work best for you. I would recommend however, seeing a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation, so he/ she can evaluate you and discuss what they feel would work best for you. You must also remember to take into account how you will look with and without clothes. If you go to large, you may be happy with the way you look with your clothes on but not with them off. Good luck
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February 1, 2010
Answer: Breast implant size should be discussed with your plastic surgeon When evaluating my patients for breast augmentation surgery, I take several factors into account. These include: breast anatomy, the diameter of a patients breasts, their breast skin elasticity and the cup size they are requesting. Taking all of these variables into account, I then discuss with my patient, the size, style (high, medium profile), type (saline vs silicone) and location (above or below the muscle) I feel would best give them the look they are trying to achieve. I will even size my patients in the office by having them put different size implants in their bra to see what they will look like. I use this last technique as a rough estimate only. Without a picture, I cannot even begin to even speculate what would work best for you. I would recommend however, seeing a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation, so he/ she can evaluate you and discuss what they feel would work best for you. You must also remember to take into account how you will look with and without clothes. If you go to large, you may be happy with the way you look with your clothes on but not with them off. Good luck
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