Hello, I am due to have a breast augmentation with high profile 350-400cc depending on what will fit and a nipple lift in a few weeks but cannot decide between round or teardrop implants. I have tuberous breasts. I really want the round implant for a fuller upper pole look but my surgeon has reccomended teardrop as unsure even with a nipple lift my nipples will be centeral and may be on a slight downward slant with the round, he has left it to me to decide which I want to go for. Any advice?
August 29, 2018
Answer: Round or teardrop implants for tuberous breasts? I want the largest and fullest look possible. (photos) Round implants have the advantage of not rotating out of place. It is true that the anatomic implants always have the potential for rotating and creating a contour issue. Fullness of the breast is concentrated more in the bottom portion of the breast with teardrop implants and at the top with round. For women who do not have a lot of existing breast tissue, the teardrop may be the better option. Your PS has the advantage of examining you in person, and based upon his/her experience and training, you might opt for his recommendation of the teardrop for your tuberous breasts.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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August 29, 2018
Answer: Round or teardrop implants for tuberous breasts? I want the largest and fullest look possible. (photos) Round implants have the advantage of not rotating out of place. It is true that the anatomic implants always have the potential for rotating and creating a contour issue. Fullness of the breast is concentrated more in the bottom portion of the breast with teardrop implants and at the top with round. For women who do not have a lot of existing breast tissue, the teardrop may be the better option. Your PS has the advantage of examining you in person, and based upon his/her experience and training, you might opt for his recommendation of the teardrop for your tuberous breasts.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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August 29, 2018
Answer: Round or teardrop implants for tuberous breasts? Thank you for the question. These days there are a variety of breast implants available; the variety of breast implant available raise a lot of questions from women considering breast augmentation surgery. Personally, I think that for most patients considering breast augmentation surgery, careful selection of plastic surgeon and careful communication of goals, far outweigh the specific type of breast implant utilized (when it comes to the success of the breast augmentation procedure). Anatomical breast implants were designed to better simulate the natural breast shape; the problem with these implants is that if they shift or rotate, the entire breast will change shape as well. This change in breast shape may require further surgery to correct. Round implants, on the other the hand, can shift or rotate without changing the shape of the breasts.Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is: 1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work. 2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. For example, I have found that the use of words such as “very natural” or "C or D cup" or "fullest look" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice. 3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery, after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers. I hope this helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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August 29, 2018
Answer: Round or teardrop implants for tuberous breasts? Thank you for the question. These days there are a variety of breast implants available; the variety of breast implant available raise a lot of questions from women considering breast augmentation surgery. Personally, I think that for most patients considering breast augmentation surgery, careful selection of plastic surgeon and careful communication of goals, far outweigh the specific type of breast implant utilized (when it comes to the success of the breast augmentation procedure). Anatomical breast implants were designed to better simulate the natural breast shape; the problem with these implants is that if they shift or rotate, the entire breast will change shape as well. This change in breast shape may require further surgery to correct. Round implants, on the other the hand, can shift or rotate without changing the shape of the breasts.Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is: 1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work. 2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. For example, I have found that the use of words such as “very natural” or "C or D cup" or "fullest look" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice. 3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery, after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers. I hope this helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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