I'm having micro textured round moderate plus profile implants, will they look smaller dual plane than they do with sizers?

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I have a surgery coming up in March, I don't want to go too big as I'd still like to fit into my clothes. I'm 5'5", 7st 10lbs, 25 years old. My surgeon will be doing micro textured moderate plus profile round implants either 275 & 300cc (due to natural asymmetry) or 250 & 275cc. Trying on the sizers at 275/300 they *might* be slightly too big but will I lose some size with them being dual plane? Or will they look bigger than the sizers being moderate plus?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear RoseannaMay98,
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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

The volume you try on is the volume you will gain. Going dual plane is less flattening by the muscle up top but also does not have the extra volume of the muscle. You basically will get what you see with a sizer.

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