Do surgeons always have extra implant sizes on hand during surgery?

I typically order extra implants of the size requested just
in case there is an issue once the two implants have been opened.That being said, I do my very best to honor a
particular patient’s request so that I place the implant size requested.I wish you the best of luck.

Great question.  You never want to be in a situation when under general anesthesia, and not have the right size implant.  It should be the first question you ask your plastic surgeon.  Do you have a consignment with a company, and do you have extra implants on site?  While it should already be decided what size implant you are going to have the day of surgery, some patients change their mind last minute.  I have a testimonial of a patient that did just that, changed her mind the day of surgery on the size of the implant.  Luckily, we have a consignment and were able to accommodate her the day of her surgery.  I hope this helps with answering your question.  Good luck with your surgery!

Most plastic surgeons have a range of implants available, but through proper preoperative planning, have the size/ style narrowed down to a pretty small window.  I usually have two different sizes I believe will do the job we need it to and then try them both during surgery to see what looks the best and fits the best.  I hope this helps.

Personally, I have an entire cabinet of implants in my operating room, so different sizes aren't hard to come by.  But that's because I have my own surgery suite. If you are going to a hospital or surgery center for surgery, they may only bring the pair they are intending you use.  Just ask your surgeon.  There usually is little need to deviate from an original plan.  I usually would have 2 different sizes available close in size (maybe 385cc and 415cc) -- both are acceptable for her frame.  My last question to the patient is "are you afraid of being too big or too small when I'm done?"  If their answer is too small, I use the bigger implant.  Good luck!

There is no standard requirement regarding back up implants at time of surgery.  It depends on surgeon and surgeon's practice philosophy.  

Most surgeons will have a plan to deal with issues that might arise at surgery.  We do our best to estimate the size of implant that we will use prior to ever entering the operating room.  That might include 3-dimensional imaging or simply using an implant in a bra.  We do all of the above and occasionally need to alter the plan in the operating room.  The patient's pay for an operation but not for a guarantee of a result, nor for a size of an implant placed.  You are really paying for the skill knowledge and judgment of the surgeon and that is why you want to see a surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of plastic surgery.  Not someone who took a weekend course and has an easily obtained certificate.  Be careful as you choose your surgeon and be comfortable that you both understand what your desires are.

Thank you for your question.Practice will vary greatly; therefore, you will be best of asking this question of your chosen plastic surgeon. Proper preoperative planning, have the sizing system narrowed down to a  small window. I usually have two to three different sizes available. Most of the time that will do the job. Best Wish

Hello. Good question. Many surgeons use sizers during surgery to reaffirm their preoperative decisions however not every surgeon does this. Discuss the options with your surgeon. 

Practice will vary greatly; therefore, you will be best of asking this question of your chosen plastic surgeon. In our practice, breast implant size/profile is determined after the use of intraoperative sizer's. Therefore, we have the entire range of breast implant  sizes/profiles (available from two different breast implant manufacturer)  available to us. This allows for selection of the best breast implant size/profile to fit the specific patient's dimensions, as closely as possible (after viewing the patient in the upright and supine positions).  The patient's goal photographs and computer imaging are hanging on the wall as references. Best wishes with your upcoming operation.

You should ask your surgeon because many surgeons do not. In my practice we decisde on a range of sizes pre op and have them on hand. Since I operate in a hospital we also have a full consignment of breast implant sizes available.However some surgeons only have the chosen size available. Best to discuss with your surgeon.