So like I said, I have 450 cc ultra high profile under the muscle silicone implants and I’m not really happy with the size. I was under the impression that it was going to give a bigger look, and I feel bad, because I was talk down from what I really wanted and now I feel like I still have to wear padded bras to get the result I want. After doing some more research I feel like the size I should’ve went with was about 650 cc. What typically happens when a patient is unhappy with the size?
May 5, 2023
Answer: Replacement Thanks for your question! I'm sorry that you didn't get the result you were hoping for; however, you did get a nice result surgically. Depending on what you started with, that large of an implant may not have been possible in an initial surgery. I would express your concerns to your surgeon, and you always have the option to replace your implants. Good luck!
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May 5, 2023
Answer: Replacement Thanks for your question! I'm sorry that you didn't get the result you were hoping for; however, you did get a nice result surgically. Depending on what you started with, that large of an implant may not have been possible in an initial surgery. I would express your concerns to your surgeon, and you always have the option to replace your implants. Good luck!
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May 6, 2023
Answer: Implant size Dear cnoelle19, breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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May 6, 2023
Answer: Implant size Dear cnoelle19, breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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