I had my BA consult today, and a new "Virtual "Assistant" is used in the office to predict outcome of augmentation based on sizing. I also tried on sizers as well. I've come out rather confused because when I seen me on the imaging with the modest size I want to go ( 275 cc's mod + profile DR says), it looks really projected on the 3D imaging... and my breasts look kind of odd in the after picture, like further apart than expected. Thoughts?
November 17, 2015
Answer: 3D imaging Thanks for your question. 3D imaging is meant to be a teaching tool rather than an exact representation of how you will look after surgery. There is no perfect way to predict breast size or shape.
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November 17, 2015
Answer: 3D imaging Thanks for your question. 3D imaging is meant to be a teaching tool rather than an exact representation of how you will look after surgery. There is no perfect way to predict breast size or shape.
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November 14, 2015
Answer: Computer imaging is helpful but not necessarily accurate… Thank you for the question. Although useful as rough guidelines and as communication tools, ALL the modalities currently used to predict what breast implant size/profile will best achieve a patient's goals with breast augmentation are not very accurate, in my opinion. The use of the rice test, sizers placed beneath a patient's bra, goal pictures, computer imaging technology… are all useful, but not necessarily as accurate as one would hope.In my opinion, nothing will replace careful verbal preoperative communication with your plastic surgeon, preferably in front of a full-length mirror along with the use of as many "communication" tools” listed above.In my practice, I use all of the above modalities and then use intraoperative temporary sizers to help determine the best breast implant size/profile to achieve a patient's specific goals as closely as possible. For this reason, I think it is helpful to have the entire range of breast implant sizes/profiles available in the operating room.Achieving realistic expectations prior to proceeding to the operating room is also an important part of the preoperative communication process. Patients should be aware that the results of their breast augmentation will not necessarily match exactly what they are visualizing with anyone of the above-mentioned communication tools.Given your questions and concerns, I would suggest that you schedule additional time to spend with your plastic surgeon. This additional time spent will be helpful in the communication process and in alleviating some of your anxiety.Best wishes; hopefully you will be very pleased with the outcome of the planned procedure.
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November 14, 2015
Answer: Computer imaging is helpful but not necessarily accurate… Thank you for the question. Although useful as rough guidelines and as communication tools, ALL the modalities currently used to predict what breast implant size/profile will best achieve a patient's goals with breast augmentation are not very accurate, in my opinion. The use of the rice test, sizers placed beneath a patient's bra, goal pictures, computer imaging technology… are all useful, but not necessarily as accurate as one would hope.In my opinion, nothing will replace careful verbal preoperative communication with your plastic surgeon, preferably in front of a full-length mirror along with the use of as many "communication" tools” listed above.In my practice, I use all of the above modalities and then use intraoperative temporary sizers to help determine the best breast implant size/profile to achieve a patient's specific goals as closely as possible. For this reason, I think it is helpful to have the entire range of breast implant sizes/profiles available in the operating room.Achieving realistic expectations prior to proceeding to the operating room is also an important part of the preoperative communication process. Patients should be aware that the results of their breast augmentation will not necessarily match exactly what they are visualizing with anyone of the above-mentioned communication tools.Given your questions and concerns, I would suggest that you schedule additional time to spend with your plastic surgeon. This additional time spent will be helpful in the communication process and in alleviating some of your anxiety.Best wishes; hopefully you will be very pleased with the outcome of the planned procedure.
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