If my breasts measure 14 cm each in width, how wide an implant can I have?

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Do surgeons go a specific measurement less, I.e 1cm, or not really important? Can you go wider than the current breast measurement? If so how much? Also if I have a measurement from sternum to nipple of 19cm does that mean my implants can be high profile, because I have a long chest?

Dean Trotter, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

There is a lot more to choosing your implant than simply measuring the size of your breast. It is definitely an important step but there are no rules regarding breast size and implant choice.  Some people will choose an implant bigger than their breast base and others will go smaller.The best way to pick your implant is by having a long discussion with your surgeon.  Using computer modelling tools and looking at photos can help you with your choice.  Everyone is different and you need to work out what will suit you best and give you the result that you are looking for.Good luck,Dean

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

The measured base width of the breast is external, so in theory you would take this and subtract the thickness of the subcutaneous tissue on each side and determine the optimal base width of the implant. However, other factors such as desired volume need to be considered, as well as the characteristics of the skin envelope. Most often, a moderate profile implant of the appropriate base width will be the most natural in appearance, but they make the different profiles so that there will be options.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

although you ask a good question, breast implant selection involves much more than the measurements that you mentioned in your question.Despite good intentions, online consultants will not be able to provide you with  meaningful specific advice.  Ultimately, in person consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons will be necessary. Careful measurements, dimensional planning, and careful communication will be key.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  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 him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup  size may also be inaccurate. The use of computer imaging may also be very helpful during this communication process.
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) help.

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