I am so torn between 230/250cc moderate profile and 280/300 cc HP. My BWD is around 11.3 with one boob slightly smaller. I am 5”3, 110lbs, 32A. I am worried the 230/250 would only take me to a B and I’m hoping to be a full C. I am also worried the 280/300 HP will be way too large as I don’t want double D boobs. I am a distance runner and very active and am having the hardest time deciding on size. Is 50cc truly not that much of a difference on a small petite frame? Any insights appreciated!
March 10, 2022
Answer: Bras and breasts implants Bra sizes are not tied to implant volumes, so NO ONE can deliver a bra cup reliably, only by chance; it's a guessing game that no one is good at. The good news is that bra cups are irrelevant. What matters is how you look in the mirror, not the tag on your bra. Instead of the whiz bang high tech simulation you've been put through, ask for low tech sizers in the office. This is the most accurate way to achieve your goals with extremely little risk of wrong size surgery.
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March 10, 2022
Answer: Bras and breasts implants Bra sizes are not tied to implant volumes, so NO ONE can deliver a bra cup reliably, only by chance; it's a guessing game that no one is good at. The good news is that bra cups are irrelevant. What matters is how you look in the mirror, not the tag on your bra. Instead of the whiz bang high tech simulation you've been put through, ask for low tech sizers in the office. This is the most accurate way to achieve your goals with extremely little risk of wrong size surgery.
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March 10, 2022
Answer: Mini lift with fat transfers or small implants The technique I recommend is a mini lift. Using a circumareola incision, your breast tissue is reshaped, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. At the same time, fat transfers or small implants can be placed totally submuscular. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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March 10, 2022
Answer: Mini lift with fat transfers or small implants The technique I recommend is a mini lift. Using a circumareola incision, your breast tissue is reshaped, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. At the same time, fat transfers or small implants can be placed totally submuscular. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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March 10, 2022
Answer: Implant size Dear Exuberant758453, 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, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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March 10, 2022
Answer: Implant size Dear Exuberant758453, 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, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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