My chest wall measures 11.5 cm. What size silicone implant is appropriate based on that measurement? Do implants tend to look larger once they are placed?
April 13, 2016
Answer: Implant selection It is important to realize that the ultimate breast size and shape depend upon so very many variables. A 300 cc implant on a petite woman with a thin frame may look quite large, but that same implant in an overweight woman may be barely noticeable. Size and shape of the result depend upon the volume of the implant, the shape of the implant, if it is over or under the muscle, your skin and its resilience, stretch marks, the degree of breast sagging, chest circumference, amount and distribution of the natural breast tissue, etc. For this reason, it is impossible to give reliable advice based simply upon height and weight, or even photos. And, implants do not look larger once there placed. Some surgeons even claiming that you lose some of the projection under the muscle, though this is debatable.The only way to approach reliable predictions is with an in-person examination with a board certified plastic surgeon, the use of sizers, 3-D imaging, and most importantly, relying upon the skill, expertise, and experience of your chosen Board-Certified Plastic surgeon.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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April 13, 2016
Answer: Implant selection It is important to realize that the ultimate breast size and shape depend upon so very many variables. A 300 cc implant on a petite woman with a thin frame may look quite large, but that same implant in an overweight woman may be barely noticeable. Size and shape of the result depend upon the volume of the implant, the shape of the implant, if it is over or under the muscle, your skin and its resilience, stretch marks, the degree of breast sagging, chest circumference, amount and distribution of the natural breast tissue, etc. For this reason, it is impossible to give reliable advice based simply upon height and weight, or even photos. And, implants do not look larger once there placed. Some surgeons even claiming that you lose some of the projection under the muscle, though this is debatable.The only way to approach reliable predictions is with an in-person examination with a board certified plastic surgeon, the use of sizers, 3-D imaging, and most importantly, relying upon the skill, expertise, and experience of your chosen Board-Certified Plastic surgeon.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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July 24, 2022
Answer: Breast implant size Dear ad08,thank you for placing your question. There is a wide range of implant sizes and shapes available. Depending on what your goal is regarding size and shape, you and your plastic surgeon will discuss the implant choice.Best of luckBianca Knoll, MD Frankfurt/Germany
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July 24, 2022
Answer: Breast implant size Dear ad08,thank you for placing your question. There is a wide range of implant sizes and shapes available. Depending on what your goal is regarding size and shape, you and your plastic surgeon will discuss the implant choice.Best of luckBianca Knoll, MD Frankfurt/Germany
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