28 years, 5'7" tall, 53kg. Considering 300cc, 325cc or 350cc mentor silicone implants, mentor round,high profile,inframammary incision and dual-plane method. Would like doctor's advice if I will end up looking top heavy with my choice of implant size. I'm rather athletic and enjoy outdoor activity, hence I do not want to appear top-heavy for my body type. Is it also true that we lose a few cc's when placing the implant via the dual-plane method? Kindly advise.
Answer: Implant Selection Thank you for your question. It is much better to accurately discuss implant volume and projection with an in office exam and detailed measurements. In order to make an accurate size recommendation, I would need to assess your chest wall and breast mound measurements/characteristics. I use these measurements to help me during the sizing process to guide you to a safe result for your chest wall and just as important, one that meets your end desires.The next step is to try on this range of implants in the office with your doctor. The key to this success is showing your surgeon the body proportion you desire with a bra sizer and allowing your surgeon to guide you to the right implant. It will be much easier to communicate in implant cc's than cup size when determining the appropriate implant for you during the sizing process. In addition, review of photos and use of rice bags can be very helpful to the patient and surgeon in achieving a safe and happy result. Close intereaction and involvement from your surgeon during this process can help alleviate the anxiety and fears of choosing the right size. I wish you a safe recovery and fantastic result.Dr. Gill
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Answer: Implant Selection Thank you for your question. It is much better to accurately discuss implant volume and projection with an in office exam and detailed measurements. In order to make an accurate size recommendation, I would need to assess your chest wall and breast mound measurements/characteristics. I use these measurements to help me during the sizing process to guide you to a safe result for your chest wall and just as important, one that meets your end desires.The next step is to try on this range of implants in the office with your doctor. The key to this success is showing your surgeon the body proportion you desire with a bra sizer and allowing your surgeon to guide you to the right implant. It will be much easier to communicate in implant cc's than cup size when determining the appropriate implant for you during the sizing process. In addition, review of photos and use of rice bags can be very helpful to the patient and surgeon in achieving a safe and happy result. Close intereaction and involvement from your surgeon during this process can help alleviate the anxiety and fears of choosing the right size. I wish you a safe recovery and fantastic result.Dr. Gill
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August 11, 2014
Answer: Will 300 cc or 350 cc high profile implants give me the ideal look that I want? Breast implants that are between 300 and 350 mL based on your measurements should be moderate in size and should not result in a very top-heavy look. A physical examination and actual measurements of the breast dimensions is important before making a final decision. Three-dimensional digital imaging in your surgeon's office can help you decide whether they will provide the ideal for you. That part is subjective and having a tool which will give you a good estimate on how you would appear with different sized implants is very useful.
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August 11, 2014
Answer: Will 300 cc or 350 cc high profile implants give me the ideal look that I want? Breast implants that are between 300 and 350 mL based on your measurements should be moderate in size and should not result in a very top-heavy look. A physical examination and actual measurements of the breast dimensions is important before making a final decision. Three-dimensional digital imaging in your surgeon's office can help you decide whether they will provide the ideal for you. That part is subjective and having a tool which will give you a good estimate on how you would appear with different sized implants is very useful.
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