I'm 5'4" 160 lbs and scheduled for a tummy tuck, breast lift and implants. I have a small rib cage (32") and very small waist, with a large bottom. When I tried on different sizes of implants I ended up deciding on 390cc, but after looking at a million pics I'm worried I'm going too small. Any regrets not going with a bigger implant?
December 14, 2015
Answer: The apparent size of a breast implant after placement is dependent in large part upon the size of the patient. An implant of a given size will certainly look much larger on a 5 foot individual as opposed to a 6 foot. Also the native breast volume is a participant in the final overall appearance.
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December 14, 2015
Answer: The apparent size of a breast implant after placement is dependent in large part upon the size of the patient. An implant of a given size will certainly look much larger on a 5 foot individual as opposed to a 6 foot. Also the native breast volume is a participant in the final overall appearance.
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December 13, 2015
Answer: Implant sizing Patients seeking advice regarding implant sizes online will find only general advice that may or may not be applicable to their case. My recommendations would be to focus on choosing your surgeon carefully. Find a surgeon with results similar to your goals. Online reviews can be helpful if you don’t have anyone close to recommend a surgeon. These days anyone with a medical license can perform cosmetic surgery so finding a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery confirms they had appropriate training and experience. I prefer to use a sizing system to help decide volume (cc) and then using patient’s measurements decide the final implant. High profile implants often are used with larger implants as long as the breast width isn’t too wide. Using a wider implant than the breast width is often avoided but can sometimes give the patient the look and breast shape they are going for. There are 3D imaging options such as Crisalix or Vectra which can also be helpful. The most important aspect is an open discussion between you and your surgeon. General terms such as “natural look” or “not too big” can mean completely different things to any given patient so often photos of what you like or are hoping for can be very helpful.Discuss your concerns with your surgeon and they can give you better direction with your examination. Try and look for 'before' photos that resemble your current body shape because 390cc on you may look completely different on someone else. Good luckJosh Olson MD
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December 13, 2015
Answer: Implant sizing Patients seeking advice regarding implant sizes online will find only general advice that may or may not be applicable to their case. My recommendations would be to focus on choosing your surgeon carefully. Find a surgeon with results similar to your goals. Online reviews can be helpful if you don’t have anyone close to recommend a surgeon. These days anyone with a medical license can perform cosmetic surgery so finding a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery confirms they had appropriate training and experience. I prefer to use a sizing system to help decide volume (cc) and then using patient’s measurements decide the final implant. High profile implants often are used with larger implants as long as the breast width isn’t too wide. Using a wider implant than the breast width is often avoided but can sometimes give the patient the look and breast shape they are going for. There are 3D imaging options such as Crisalix or Vectra which can also be helpful. The most important aspect is an open discussion between you and your surgeon. General terms such as “natural look” or “not too big” can mean completely different things to any given patient so often photos of what you like or are hoping for can be very helpful.Discuss your concerns with your surgeon and they can give you better direction with your examination. Try and look for 'before' photos that resemble your current body shape because 390cc on you may look completely different on someone else. Good luckJosh Olson MD
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