To begin: I am 5'7", 110 lbs and very thin throughout. I did consultations with 3 surgeons though, and they all said I have enough breast tissue to cover a saline implant so that is what I'm going with. I am currently a 34A, and was hoping to go to a 34 small C. My surgeon and the nurses all recommend I get a 300cc implant, though I was originally thinking of not going higher than 250cc's. Any advice? I don't want to have huge, unnatural looking breasts. Thanks!
January 12, 2011
Answer: What size is best for me?
When deciding to undergo surgery you must be 100% comfortable with decision. As a plastic surgeon, it is quite alarming to read that you do not know what size you want to overtake. It makes me wonder, are you comfortable with your choice to have surgery in the first place? A surgeon can recommend any size that they personally believe would look natural on your body, however, at the end of the day your decision is the only one that matters. Due to the fact that you have consulted with 3 different plastic surgeons you clearly have received various opinions to help you make your final decision. With that said, you do ot want to have any regrets-surgery is something that should be taken very seriously, so if you do not want to risk the unnatural look go with your instinct! Good luck!
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January 12, 2011
Answer: What size is best for me?
When deciding to undergo surgery you must be 100% comfortable with decision. As a plastic surgeon, it is quite alarming to read that you do not know what size you want to overtake. It makes me wonder, are you comfortable with your choice to have surgery in the first place? A surgeon can recommend any size that they personally believe would look natural on your body, however, at the end of the day your decision is the only one that matters. Due to the fact that you have consulted with 3 different plastic surgeons you clearly have received various opinions to help you make your final decision. With that said, you do ot want to have any regrets-surgery is something that should be taken very seriously, so if you do not want to risk the unnatural look go with your instinct! Good luck!
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January 9, 2011
Answer: Breast Implant Size
I agree with my colleagues that the implant size should be determined by the Plastic surgeon after adequate consultation with the patient. However, the patient should have the final decision. This should be a joint effort. The goal of the consultation should be to educate you and allow you to make an informed decision on the proper size to meet your desired breast size.
Your question suggest that you did not spend enough time with your Plastic Surgeon. Choosing the correct implant size is a very technical and complex procedure. If you have any doubts, please request another visit with your Plastic surgeon. Try on the implant size and make the decision with your surgeon. If your trust your surgeon, go with his recommendation. Good luck.
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January 9, 2011
Answer: Breast Implant Size
I agree with my colleagues that the implant size should be determined by the Plastic surgeon after adequate consultation with the patient. However, the patient should have the final decision. This should be a joint effort. The goal of the consultation should be to educate you and allow you to make an informed decision on the proper size to meet your desired breast size.
Your question suggest that you did not spend enough time with your Plastic Surgeon. Choosing the correct implant size is a very technical and complex procedure. If you have any doubts, please request another visit with your Plastic surgeon. Try on the implant size and make the decision with your surgeon. If your trust your surgeon, go with his recommendation. Good luck.
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November 14, 2014
Answer: Determining implant size
I also recommend you try on different size implants to determine what size you would be most happy with. This is a very common problem with patients who are simply told what size implants they should get. Would you buy a car without driving it? That said there is not a tremendous amount of difference between a250cc and 300cc implants once it has been in for 3 months and your breasts have had time to adjust to them.
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November 14, 2014
Answer: Determining implant size
I also recommend you try on different size implants to determine what size you would be most happy with. This is a very common problem with patients who are simply told what size implants they should get. Would you buy a car without driving it? That said there is not a tremendous amount of difference between a250cc and 300cc implants once it has been in for 3 months and your breasts have had time to adjust to them.
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