My surgery is on June 19th. I've already had all my consultations and I'm having saline put on. I'm 5'7, 130 pounds in good shape. I have a small, pointy 34 b currently. We have decided on a c but I want to make sure I'm a full c. I don't want to be dissatisfied after surgery. What should I do?
Answer: Is It Okay To Change The Breast Implant Size I Decided On Day Of Surgery? Of course you can change your mind as to the breast implant size the day of surgery, but I think it is a very bad idea. Routinely, patients come in the day of surgery, and almost to a woman, they are afraid they have chosen too large an implant. In my practice at the Breast Implant Center of Hawaii, those patients who changed their implant to a smaller implant the day of surgery have been upset with themselves after surgery.The majority of my patients have small breasts, and the majority of my patients are concerned about going too big. However, decisions made at the last moment are rarely rational. The patients who are the happiest with the size of their implants come back several times to my office, try on sizes with Jenna (our patient coordinator) when I am not there, and ultimately make unhurried decisions based on what they see in the mirror. My recommendation is that you take advantage of the time between now and June 19 to visit your plastic surgeon, try on implants, and come to a decision. Worrying about the size of the implant, especially at the last moment, is common but changing the implant size at that time is usually not a good idea.
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Answer: Is It Okay To Change The Breast Implant Size I Decided On Day Of Surgery? Of course you can change your mind as to the breast implant size the day of surgery, but I think it is a very bad idea. Routinely, patients come in the day of surgery, and almost to a woman, they are afraid they have chosen too large an implant. In my practice at the Breast Implant Center of Hawaii, those patients who changed their implant to a smaller implant the day of surgery have been upset with themselves after surgery.The majority of my patients have small breasts, and the majority of my patients are concerned about going too big. However, decisions made at the last moment are rarely rational. The patients who are the happiest with the size of their implants come back several times to my office, try on sizes with Jenna (our patient coordinator) when I am not there, and ultimately make unhurried decisions based on what they see in the mirror. My recommendation is that you take advantage of the time between now and June 19 to visit your plastic surgeon, try on implants, and come to a decision. Worrying about the size of the implant, especially at the last moment, is common but changing the implant size at that time is usually not a good idea.
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Answer: Should you change your breast implant size on the day of surgery? I think a good 3D program and good office sizing before surgery will take most of the guess work out of selecting a size. We want for gals to chose their size well before the surgery date and then try not to second guess their decision on the morning of surgery. It might be too stressful for you to suddenly change your mind on the morning of surgery. Try not to worry about cup size but focus on what volume you want to increase your breast size. Always spend time with your surgeon and hopefully they will guide you well.Best to you on recovery.
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Answer: Should you change your breast implant size on the day of surgery? I think a good 3D program and good office sizing before surgery will take most of the guess work out of selecting a size. We want for gals to chose their size well before the surgery date and then try not to second guess their decision on the morning of surgery. It might be too stressful for you to suddenly change your mind on the morning of surgery. Try not to worry about cup size but focus on what volume you want to increase your breast size. Always spend time with your surgeon and hopefully they will guide you well.Best to you on recovery.
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May 27, 2014
Answer: Breast implant size HelloOf course you can change your mind as to the breast implant size the day of surgery.But i recommend that this change is not to extreme.Not to far from the implants that you originally selected.Dr Almanzar
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May 27, 2014
Answer: Breast implant size HelloOf course you can change your mind as to the breast implant size the day of surgery.But i recommend that this change is not to extreme.Not to far from the implants that you originally selected.Dr Almanzar
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December 16, 2016
Answer: Breast Implants - size change day of surgery I would visit with your plastic surgeon again! In my practice, patients will frequently come in for consultations numerous times even without me present to ensure getting as precise of an outcome as possible. My staff is very well trained to field questions regarding size and shape so you can review the recommendation without feeling pressured by the physician. I encourage bringing a friend or relative to help make the decision if you are having trouble with the final decision. Asking questions, reviewing options and taking time with your decision shows me as a physician that you are doing your homework and entering the surgery with appropriate expectations. Best Wishes!!
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December 16, 2016
Answer: Breast Implants - size change day of surgery I would visit with your plastic surgeon again! In my practice, patients will frequently come in for consultations numerous times even without me present to ensure getting as precise of an outcome as possible. My staff is very well trained to field questions regarding size and shape so you can review the recommendation without feeling pressured by the physician. I encourage bringing a friend or relative to help make the decision if you are having trouble with the final decision. Asking questions, reviewing options and taking time with your decision shows me as a physician that you are doing your homework and entering the surgery with appropriate expectations. Best Wishes!!
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May 21, 2014
Answer: Sizing implants to achieve your goals You state your desire to have a full "C" cup. What a full "C" cup to you or others is a point of personal reference and the volume of cc's of the implant changes breasts differently depending on your body type, torso and breast. I prefer patients to show pictures of the breasts they want to achieve and then together we decide the volume goal range. This might be adjusted slightly even intraoperatively and sizers can be placed in the pocket to better assess things during the surgery itself. We always have a full range of the implants we feel we might use in each patient. With good communication and workings you should be able to get the results you seek.
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May 21, 2014
Answer: Sizing implants to achieve your goals You state your desire to have a full "C" cup. What a full "C" cup to you or others is a point of personal reference and the volume of cc's of the implant changes breasts differently depending on your body type, torso and breast. I prefer patients to show pictures of the breasts they want to achieve and then together we decide the volume goal range. This might be adjusted slightly even intraoperatively and sizers can be placed in the pocket to better assess things during the surgery itself. We always have a full range of the implants we feel we might use in each patient. With good communication and workings you should be able to get the results you seek.
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May 19, 2014
Answer: Changing Implants the day of surgery Thank you for your question. This is a question you should ask your surgeon. You did not state the implant both of you have agreed upon and choosing the correct implant for a patient is complex and involves many factors including breast diameter, skin tone, patient desires, etc.. Furthermore, these implants need to be ordered several days prior to surgery and unless the facility happens to have some extra implants in stock you may not be able to change at short notice. Good luck!
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May 19, 2014
Answer: Changing Implants the day of surgery Thank you for your question. This is a question you should ask your surgeon. You did not state the implant both of you have agreed upon and choosing the correct implant for a patient is complex and involves many factors including breast diameter, skin tone, patient desires, etc.. Furthermore, these implants need to be ordered several days prior to surgery and unless the facility happens to have some extra implants in stock you may not be able to change at short notice. Good luck!
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