How can I get more projection with breast implants? I currently have 500 cc gel silicone high profile implant, but didnt exactly achieve my goal for projection. Now I'm confused and don't know what type of implant would give me the projection I want. I'm a small D cup now, 138 lbs and 5'2". Does anyone have any recommendations for a plastic surgeon to do revision on me?
May 25, 2009
Answer: Be careful not to overcompensate One of the concerns I have when evaluating patients for breast augmentation is making sure a patient has realistic expectations of what they can achieve from breast augmentation surgery. Occassionaly, patients desires are unable to be achieved based on their breast anatomy. In your case, I feel the most likely way to achieve more projection is to exchange your silicone implants for saline implants of the same size. The trade off would be that you lose the advantages of the silicone implants, which are they look and feel more natural than saline implants. Trying to put in a larger size silicone implant runs the risk of distorting your anatomy thereby ,causing you to possibly end up with an inferior cosmetic result. I would recommend discussing your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Make sure you are on the same page in terms of what you want and what can ultimately be acheived based on your breast anatomy. Good luck
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May 25, 2009
Answer: Be careful not to overcompensate One of the concerns I have when evaluating patients for breast augmentation is making sure a patient has realistic expectations of what they can achieve from breast augmentation surgery. Occassionaly, patients desires are unable to be achieved based on their breast anatomy. In your case, I feel the most likely way to achieve more projection is to exchange your silicone implants for saline implants of the same size. The trade off would be that you lose the advantages of the silicone implants, which are they look and feel more natural than saline implants. Trying to put in a larger size silicone implant runs the risk of distorting your anatomy thereby ,causing you to possibly end up with an inferior cosmetic result. I would recommend discussing your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Make sure you are on the same page in terms of what you want and what can ultimately be acheived based on your breast anatomy. Good luck
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May 25, 2009
Answer: A few thoughts on projection from breast implants Hello, I think you need to be careful in selecting your plastic surgeon, of course, but also in deciding whether it is sensible to undergo a revision. Based on your measurements, a 500cc HP silicone implant is beginning to push the edge of the envelope on what your chest wall, muscle and skin envelope of the breast are likely to accept without developing complications. Some of the complications of upsizing your implants could include synmastia ("uni-boob"), outward projection of the implants underneath the armpits, or ptosis (sagging) of the implant as it drags your natural breast tissue and stretches your skin downward. However, if you feel the need to upsize, a saline implant of the same volume (high profile) may provide you a degree of added projection. I find that cc for cc, saline implants make a breast look a bit rounder and larger. For example, a 500cc saline implant will make a breast look larger than a 500cc silicone implant. When you go in for your consultation, your surgeon should assess your skin envelope as well as determine the extent of ptosis you have, as these may be significant factors in determining the projection your augmentation provides. Good luck.
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May 25, 2009
Answer: A few thoughts on projection from breast implants Hello, I think you need to be careful in selecting your plastic surgeon, of course, but also in deciding whether it is sensible to undergo a revision. Based on your measurements, a 500cc HP silicone implant is beginning to push the edge of the envelope on what your chest wall, muscle and skin envelope of the breast are likely to accept without developing complications. Some of the complications of upsizing your implants could include synmastia ("uni-boob"), outward projection of the implants underneath the armpits, or ptosis (sagging) of the implant as it drags your natural breast tissue and stretches your skin downward. However, if you feel the need to upsize, a saline implant of the same volume (high profile) may provide you a degree of added projection. I find that cc for cc, saline implants make a breast look a bit rounder and larger. For example, a 500cc saline implant will make a breast look larger than a 500cc silicone implant. When you go in for your consultation, your surgeon should assess your skin envelope as well as determine the extent of ptosis you have, as these may be significant factors in determining the projection your augmentation provides. Good luck.
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