(additional Details) The plastic surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. During the consultation we tried on several sizes and profiles and he said the 500cc moderate profile silicone unders would be best. He didn't care for the 500cc High Profile implants. With such a large implant how much harder is recovery?
Answer: Breast augmentation recovery 500cc implants shouldn't cause you any more discomfort than implants a little smaller.The truth is that each patient is different in her
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Answer: Breast augmentation recovery 500cc implants shouldn't cause you any more discomfort than implants a little smaller.The truth is that each patient is different in her
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Answer: Simultaneous lift not large implants to achieve perky breasts 500 cc implants will not fit retro-pectoral, will extrude
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Answer: Simultaneous lift not large implants to achieve perky breasts 500 cc implants will not fit retro-pectoral, will extrude
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February 3, 2014
Answer: Size should not really change recovery Thanks for your question and picture. Without measuring your chest it is hard to say what implant size is ideal for you. If you choose a 500CC implant it would appear that this would be too wide for you. Realize that larger sizes are associated with higher rates of implant malposition, asymmetry and capsular contracture. This larger size will also be quite heavy. I'm not sure what "look" you are trying to achieve but it is important that you understand the trade offs of selecting such a large implant. I expect my patients to have a 24 hour recovery. I limit exercise and lifting but expect people to be able to drive, run errands, go out to eat, etc. the next day. As a rule though, I don't put in 500CC implants unless it is for breast cancer reconstruction. Best of Luck!
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February 3, 2014
Answer: Size should not really change recovery Thanks for your question and picture. Without measuring your chest it is hard to say what implant size is ideal for you. If you choose a 500CC implant it would appear that this would be too wide for you. Realize that larger sizes are associated with higher rates of implant malposition, asymmetry and capsular contracture. This larger size will also be quite heavy. I'm not sure what "look" you are trying to achieve but it is important that you understand the trade offs of selecting such a large implant. I expect my patients to have a 24 hour recovery. I limit exercise and lifting but expect people to be able to drive, run errands, go out to eat, etc. the next day. As a rule though, I don't put in 500CC implants unless it is for breast cancer reconstruction. Best of Luck!
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February 3, 2014
Answer: Larger breast implants do not necessarily mean a longer recovery or more problems Interesting question. I wondered the same thing myself. So I undertook a study of my patients (published last year) and found that larger breast implants did not cause more complications and in fact there was a correlation between larger implant sizes and greater patient satisfaction. Plastic surgeons who insist on small sizes are not really doing their patients any favors. Recovery did not seem to be any different in terms of pain or length of recovery. Today, our average implant volume is 400 cc. Plenty of patients have 500 cc implants and are very happy. So don't worry about the size. You will do well with either the midrange or high-profile implants. Get the high-profile ones if you want them. I've attached a link to this portion of my website.
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February 3, 2014
Answer: Larger breast implants do not necessarily mean a longer recovery or more problems Interesting question. I wondered the same thing myself. So I undertook a study of my patients (published last year) and found that larger breast implants did not cause more complications and in fact there was a correlation between larger implant sizes and greater patient satisfaction. Plastic surgeons who insist on small sizes are not really doing their patients any favors. Recovery did not seem to be any different in terms of pain or length of recovery. Today, our average implant volume is 400 cc. Plenty of patients have 500 cc implants and are very happy. So don't worry about the size. You will do well with either the midrange or high-profile implants. Get the high-profile ones if you want them. I've attached a link to this portion of my website.
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February 3, 2014
Answer: Implant Size does not Correlate with Recovery Length The size of the breast implant utilized does not necessarily correspond to the recovery process. One patient can have a small implant, but have very tight tissues and a low pain tolerance, and have a long recovery. Another can have a much larger implant, but the tissues are looser and better able to accommodate the implant, and that patient is doing fine the day after surgery. Every patient is different. I hope this helps.
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February 3, 2014
Answer: Implant Size does not Correlate with Recovery Length The size of the breast implant utilized does not necessarily correspond to the recovery process. One patient can have a small implant, but have very tight tissues and a low pain tolerance, and have a long recovery. Another can have a much larger implant, but the tissues are looser and better able to accommodate the implant, and that patient is doing fine the day after surgery. Every patient is different. I hope this helps.
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