Unsure about implant size. I'm already a 32 C/34B in VS bras. I want to correct the sagging and volume loss from working out and living an active lifestyle. We chose 375 my last appointment. But when I had my 1st consultation I left thinking I was comfortable with 300 and 325. I asked about HP but he said I would need at least 475 or 500 cc given my measurements which are 13 cm R and 12 Cm width for my L. I'm trying to keep a natural size bc I want to be able to play them up or down.
June 9, 2017
Answer: 22 yo no kids, Is 375 cc moderate plus round mentor silicone (under the muscle) too big for my 5ft 112 lb frame? Based on your wish pictures, you seem to like a round appearance with a full upper breast. To get the most upper breast fullness, a high profile or extra high profile implant is what I suggest. Maybe you should try on additional sizers, or get another opinion regarding Implant size. Good luck!
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June 9, 2017
Answer: 22 yo no kids, Is 375 cc moderate plus round mentor silicone (under the muscle) too big for my 5ft 112 lb frame? Based on your wish pictures, you seem to like a round appearance with a full upper breast. To get the most upper breast fullness, a high profile or extra high profile implant is what I suggest. Maybe you should try on additional sizers, or get another opinion regarding Implant size. Good luck!
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June 9, 2017
Answer: Sizing tips Patients often think in terms of cup size when considering augmentation. Unfortunately, devices are sized in terms of milliliters (cc) of volume. This can lead to some confusion when sizing. Additionally, it is important to remember that cup size itself is not standardized with variations from one manufacturer to another. Unfortunately, as many women can attest their cup size in an industry leader such as VS is not necessarily transferable to another brand. Another point which is often under appreciated is that of anatomy and starting point. Any implant will add volume to the volume which is already present. The implant is additive. A particular volume will not necessarily confer the same cup size to different patients (often times it will not even confer the same cup size to different breasts in the same individual...remember they are "sisters" not "twins"). A general rule of thumb is that 125cc can represent somewhere between 1/2 to a full cup size increase. Smaller volume differentials (25-50cc) are typically less consequential representing a volume change of less than a shot glass. However, I have found these numbers, at least anecdotally, to be of little help. Patients often present with notions/goals which do not correlate with these sorts of sterile volumetric assessments. When sizing patients, there are a number of useful tools including: -3D imaging (has the added benefit of offering a volumetric analysis of the pre-operative breast) -Breast sizers (rice bags) -Goal photos I also recommend that patients commit to a particular look rather than a cup size. Once a patient settles on a look that pleases them the overall cup size increase becomes less relevant. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon
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June 9, 2017
Answer: Sizing tips Patients often think in terms of cup size when considering augmentation. Unfortunately, devices are sized in terms of milliliters (cc) of volume. This can lead to some confusion when sizing. Additionally, it is important to remember that cup size itself is not standardized with variations from one manufacturer to another. Unfortunately, as many women can attest their cup size in an industry leader such as VS is not necessarily transferable to another brand. Another point which is often under appreciated is that of anatomy and starting point. Any implant will add volume to the volume which is already present. The implant is additive. A particular volume will not necessarily confer the same cup size to different patients (often times it will not even confer the same cup size to different breasts in the same individual...remember they are "sisters" not "twins"). A general rule of thumb is that 125cc can represent somewhere between 1/2 to a full cup size increase. Smaller volume differentials (25-50cc) are typically less consequential representing a volume change of less than a shot glass. However, I have found these numbers, at least anecdotally, to be of little help. Patients often present with notions/goals which do not correlate with these sorts of sterile volumetric assessments. When sizing patients, there are a number of useful tools including: -3D imaging (has the added benefit of offering a volumetric analysis of the pre-operative breast) -Breast sizers (rice bags) -Goal photos I also recommend that patients commit to a particular look rather than a cup size. Once a patient settles on a look that pleases them the overall cup size increase becomes less relevant. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon
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