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!
Answer: Size and Profile Selection Good afternoon, I perform over 600 breast augmentations a year, and something just isn't right about your numbers. First of all, 50cc is almost nothing so don't worry about that. Secondly, in no universe is the 230-300cc range going to give you a double D- not a chance. What I'm concerned about is your BWD- I do not think 11.3cm is correct. If you choose a High Profile implant you are likely to look like you have two small plums glued to your chest with a huge gap in between. Based on your photos and goal pics my best guess is that you need a Mod Plus implant in the 300-325cc range. When measuring your BWD don't just measure the actual width of your breast- you must include all that empty space in the middle that needs to be filled in. Crazy guess- I'm going to say that if you figure a one finger gap, then your "true" or "ideal" BWD is around 13.4cm. Call me crazy, but I've done this about 12,000 times over the span of a 22 year career.
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Answer: Size and Profile Selection Good afternoon, I perform over 600 breast augmentations a year, and something just isn't right about your numbers. First of all, 50cc is almost nothing so don't worry about that. Secondly, in no universe is the 230-300cc range going to give you a double D- not a chance. What I'm concerned about is your BWD- I do not think 11.3cm is correct. If you choose a High Profile implant you are likely to look like you have two small plums glued to your chest with a huge gap in between. Based on your photos and goal pics my best guess is that you need a Mod Plus implant in the 300-325cc range. When measuring your BWD don't just measure the actual width of your breast- you must include all that empty space in the middle that needs to be filled in. Crazy guess- I'm going to say that if you figure a one finger gap, then your "true" or "ideal" BWD is around 13.4cm. Call me crazy, but I've done this about 12,000 times over the span of a 22 year career.
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Answer: Implants I would suggest going back to to your surgeon and trying on each size so you can see and feel the difference.
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Answer: Implants I would suggest going back to to your surgeon and trying on each size so you can see and feel the difference.
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March 13, 2022
Answer: Hoping to be a full C: should I get 230/250 cc mod or 280/300cc HP? thanks for the question and providing the photographs. You are a good candidate for breast augmentation procedure. In addition to increasing the volume and projection, you should discuss with your surgeon the cleavage. You can also consider improving cleavage with fat transfer. Based on your breast base, in my opinion you should go for high profile implants to get descent volume and projection to suit your frame.
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March 13, 2022
Answer: Hoping to be a full C: should I get 230/250 cc mod or 280/300cc HP? thanks for the question and providing the photographs. You are a good candidate for breast augmentation procedure. In addition to increasing the volume and projection, you should discuss with your surgeon the cleavage. You can also consider improving cleavage with fat transfer. Based on your breast base, in my opinion you should go for high profile implants to get descent volume and projection to suit your frame.
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March 12, 2022
Answer: Choosing the right size and profile breast implants for you After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants and they choose what looks right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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March 12, 2022
Answer: Choosing the right size and profile breast implants for you After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants and they choose what looks right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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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: 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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