I’m scheduled for my breast lift and implant surgery at the end of this month. I’m 5’7, my chest width from shoulder to shoulder is 17”. I’m 172lbs. I wanted to return to my full chest previous to having children, which was a DD. I’m looking at 550cc high profile implants. My only concern is that the lift won’t last for 10 years. Does this size implant have trouble withstanding a lift, should I got a little smaller? I want lots of upper pole and fullness but not too overdone.
Answer: Implants The 550 cc implant is a very large and heavy implant and will sag over time because of the weight. Please consider going smaller so your breasts will still look good for quite some time. Also, as you age, your neck and shoulders will not like that heavy large implant.
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Answer: Implants The 550 cc implant is a very large and heavy implant and will sag over time because of the weight. Please consider going smaller so your breasts will still look good for quite some time. Also, as you age, your neck and shoulders will not like that heavy large implant.
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Answer: Only significant weight change or stretching of breasts from the milk of pregnancy causes sagging 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. They then get to 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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Answer: Only significant weight change or stretching of breasts from the milk of pregnancy causes sagging 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. They then get to 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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October 24, 2022
Answer: The heavier the implant, the faster the sag While there is no guarantee that your breasts will or will not sag in 10 years, 550cc is a larger implant and so is heavier. The heavier the implant, the faster the sag. It would be a good idea to choose a proportionately sized implant if you’d like to minimize the risk of sagging.
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October 24, 2022
Answer: The heavier the implant, the faster the sag While there is no guarantee that your breasts will or will not sag in 10 years, 550cc is a larger implant and so is heavier. The heavier the implant, the faster the sag. It would be a good idea to choose a proportionately sized implant if you’d like to minimize the risk of sagging.
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October 19, 2022
Answer: Implants The heavier the implant, the more likely that the weight will put stress on the skin envelope resulting in the need for a lift at a later time. Even with no implants some women need a lift to address sagging. Even with large implants, some women never need a lift. If the implant is one that correctly fits the breast space and gives you the look you want it is best to proceed with that and if you need a lift later, then so be it.
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October 19, 2022
Answer: Implants The heavier the implant, the more likely that the weight will put stress on the skin envelope resulting in the need for a lift at a later time. Even with no implants some women need a lift to address sagging. Even with large implants, some women never need a lift. If the implant is one that correctly fits the breast space and gives you the look you want it is best to proceed with that and if you need a lift later, then so be it.
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October 16, 2022
Answer: Implant size Dear Luminous774471,
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October 16, 2022
Answer: Implant size Dear Luminous774471,
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October 12, 2022
Answer: Breast lift A lot depends on the type of lift to be done as well as seeing your current appearance. 550 to me seems a little on the large side however and increases the risk of sagging
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October 12, 2022
Answer: Breast lift A lot depends on the type of lift to be done as well as seeing your current appearance. 550 to me seems a little on the large side however and increases the risk of sagging
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