5’5, 97 lbs, virtually zero breast tissue, born slim, chest area a bit bony + thin skin, but otherwise very proportionate body measurements w/ 24” waist. 11.5 cm breast plate, 32AA. Suggested @consult SSM-275 or SSF-335 w/stronger recommendation from surgeon to go full profile. Would you agree w/this surgeon’s suggestion & why? Worried SSF will render me unnatural. I just need some reassurance it’ll be beautifully subtle. The “look” I’m going for is as per below pix.
Answer: What is 'Fake'? Your photos all look pretty 'natural' except the first. In general, the larger or higher profile the implant, the more likely the results looks like an implant ('fake'). Surgeons know that on average, women will prefer more volume and forsake 'natural' to get that volume, even when they emphasize 'natural'.
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Answer: What is 'Fake'? Your photos all look pretty 'natural' except the first. In general, the larger or higher profile the implant, the more likely the results looks like an implant ('fake'). Surgeons know that on average, women will prefer more volume and forsake 'natural' to get that volume, even when they emphasize 'natural'.
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Answer: SSF SSF implants are not necessary for augmentation in my professional opinion. The higher profile implants were created for implant based reconstruction. A more natural look would be best achieved with a moderate profile or low-plus profile implant to prevent a "coconut on chest wall look". I would recommend seeing a plastic surgeon with 6 years of plastic surgery residency training and a year of aesthetic fellowship training to ensure that you find an individual with adequate training in this very important area of the body.
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Answer: SSF SSF implants are not necessary for augmentation in my professional opinion. The higher profile implants were created for implant based reconstruction. A more natural look would be best achieved with a moderate profile or low-plus profile implant to prevent a "coconut on chest wall look". I would recommend seeing a plastic surgeon with 6 years of plastic surgery residency training and a year of aesthetic fellowship training to ensure that you find an individual with adequate training in this very important area of the body.
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December 14, 2022
Answer: Wish pics Thanks for your question! Your wish pictures are giving me mixed opinions. If you are looking for something more subtle and natural, a moderate profile is the way to go. However, the first photo in your wish pics is not subtle or natural. If you trust your surgeon and like their B&A photos, I would take their suggestion. Good luck!
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December 14, 2022
Answer: Wish pics Thanks for your question! Your wish pictures are giving me mixed opinions. If you are looking for something more subtle and natural, a moderate profile is the way to go. However, the first photo in your wish pics is not subtle or natural. If you trust your surgeon and like their B&A photos, I would take their suggestion. Good luck!
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August 30, 2022
Answer: Discuss further If you aren't sure about sizing, discuss it more with your surgeon! Ask if you can try on sizers (in my practice, this is what I and my patients find helpful) or see a morph with the two different sizes. Size change is one of the most common reasons for a revision, so make sure you feel confident about the size you choose.
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August 30, 2022
Answer: Discuss further If you aren't sure about sizing, discuss it more with your surgeon! Ask if you can try on sizers (in my practice, this is what I and my patients find helpful) or see a morph with the two different sizes. Size change is one of the most common reasons for a revision, so make sure you feel confident about the size you choose.
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March 23, 2021
Answer: Implant size and type Dear summerbreeze09, breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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March 23, 2021
Answer: Implant size and type Dear summerbreeze09, breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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