I'm a 36 year old female that's 5'6" tall and 128 pounds. I have a thin, athletic build and am currently wearing a 34A that breast fed one baby for 3 years. I cannot decide if a sub muscular 300cc or 325cc will help me to achieve my goal of a generous 34C. I realize cup sizes are not that consistent to use here but any D sized bra is way beyond where I want to be with my active lifestyle. How much of the implant size is lost when it is place under the muscle?
Answer: How much of the implant size is lost when it is place under the muscle? I think the implants may look a little smaller when they are "squished" under the muscle and after the swelling has decreased but they don't actually lose volume. We tend to tell pts to chose a slightly larger to be close to their final goals for breast augmentation. Make sure to see someone with board certification in Plastic Surgery.
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Answer: How much of the implant size is lost when it is place under the muscle? I think the implants may look a little smaller when they are "squished" under the muscle and after the swelling has decreased but they don't actually lose volume. We tend to tell pts to chose a slightly larger to be close to their final goals for breast augmentation. Make sure to see someone with board certification in Plastic Surgery.
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December 3, 2017
Answer: How much of the implant size is lost when it is place under the muscle? Thank you for your questions. I do not think that any of the implant size is "lost" under the muscle. I think that early after surgery there is swelling and elevation of the implant when placed under the muscle and this leads to a larger than expected outcome initially. When things settle and heal, the size and fullness appears to decrease and patients conclude that some volume is "lost." I would say you need to go through a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon and let him or her guide you through the process. If in the end you are between 300 and 325 cc, and you are worried about being too small, choose the larger implant. If you are an A cup now, an implant in the 300 cc range should provide you with around a 2 cup size change in the end.Hope this helps!
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December 3, 2017
Answer: How much of the implant size is lost when it is place under the muscle? Thank you for your questions. I do not think that any of the implant size is "lost" under the muscle. I think that early after surgery there is swelling and elevation of the implant when placed under the muscle and this leads to a larger than expected outcome initially. When things settle and heal, the size and fullness appears to decrease and patients conclude that some volume is "lost." I would say you need to go through a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon and let him or her guide you through the process. If in the end you are between 300 and 325 cc, and you are worried about being too small, choose the larger implant. If you are an A cup now, an implant in the 300 cc range should provide you with around a 2 cup size change in the end.Hope this helps!
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December 2, 2017
Answer: Implant size and type Dear mkla,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, MHA, MS
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December 2, 2017
Answer: Implant size and type Dear mkla,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, MHA, MS
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December 2, 2017
Answer: Size It is believed that you lose about 50cc when the implant is placed behind the muscle. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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December 2, 2017
Answer: Size It is believed that you lose about 50cc when the implant is placed behind the muscle. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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December 1, 2017
Answer: How much of the implant size is lost when it is place under the muscle? Thank you for the question. In my opinion, it is not possible to accurately determine how many ccs (if any) a patient would “lose” when undergoing sub muscular breast augmentation surgery. I suggest patients do not make decisions based on statement such as: “you will lose 25 or 50 cc of volume when breast implants are placed under the muscle”. These statements are simply not reliable enough to utilize clinically.
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December 1, 2017
Answer: How much of the implant size is lost when it is place under the muscle? Thank you for the question. In my opinion, it is not possible to accurately determine how many ccs (if any) a patient would “lose” when undergoing sub muscular breast augmentation surgery. I suggest patients do not make decisions based on statement such as: “you will lose 25 or 50 cc of volume when breast implants are placed under the muscle”. These statements are simply not reliable enough to utilize clinically.
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