i was a 34 b pre op and now have 380 cc saline under the muscle TUBA , my right implant is sitting too high still a year later. Im getting a capsulectomy and putting in 550-600 saline since i want bigger . I'm worried i will still have a problem with my right breast? my new ps said the original pocket was probably not placed correctly since it was TUBA .. I'm having this incision through the crease. I'm worried the implants will be too big for my chest and it'll sit high again, or worse, both!
Answer: Is going bigger a mistake? 380-550 or 600 In regards to breast implant size/profile that will best help achieve your goals, I think it will be in your best interest to spend more time with your plastic surgeon. Careful measurements, dimensional planning, and careful communication will be key.
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Answer: Is going bigger a mistake? 380-550 or 600 In regards to breast implant size/profile that will best help achieve your goals, I think it will be in your best interest to spend more time with your plastic surgeon. Careful measurements, dimensional planning, and careful communication will be key.
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Answer: A cup of rice in a nylon stocking and put over your existing breast would give you a good idea of what size you will be. Is your frame big enough to accommodate that size without looking fat? Try sizers at your doctor's office with an unlined bra to help you see what options you have. As for the TUBA, its a challenging procedure and very few surgeons employ it...
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Answer: A cup of rice in a nylon stocking and put over your existing breast would give you a good idea of what size you will be. Is your frame big enough to accommodate that size without looking fat? Try sizers at your doctor's office with an unlined bra to help you see what options you have. As for the TUBA, its a challenging procedure and very few surgeons employ it...
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February 17, 2014
Answer: Size of Implants #breastimplants I agree with your surgeon that probably the implant was not placed correctly via the TUBA. It is hard for any of us to comment on what size is right for you without seeing you and knowing the dimensions of your chest. If you trust your surgeon and believe in them then you should trust that they are guiding you to the right implant.
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February 17, 2014
Answer: Size of Implants #breastimplants I agree with your surgeon that probably the implant was not placed correctly via the TUBA. It is hard for any of us to comment on what size is right for you without seeing you and knowing the dimensions of your chest. If you trust your surgeon and believe in them then you should trust that they are guiding you to the right implant.
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February 17, 2014
Answer: What is too big ? All of aesthetic plastic surgery is balance between body shape and body structures. The TUBA technique is great, but when there is an unsaticfactory result, an open approach is almost always necessary. To see a significant change in breast size usually means a 25-30%increase in volume from the prior implant. So....you would need an implant volume of approximately 475 cc to show a meaningful enlargement. That size may be too large. Talk to your PS for the best opinion.I wish you well !
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February 17, 2014
Answer: What is too big ? All of aesthetic plastic surgery is balance between body shape and body structures. The TUBA technique is great, but when there is an unsaticfactory result, an open approach is almost always necessary. To see a significant change in breast size usually means a 25-30%increase in volume from the prior implant. So....you would need an implant volume of approximately 475 cc to show a meaningful enlargement. That size may be too large. Talk to your PS for the best opinion.I wish you well !
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February 17, 2014
Answer: Correcting A TUBA mistake Choosing an implant, both size and fill, can be daunting. It is almost impossible to fully wrap your head around what the decision means before making it. Many surgeons use a 3-D system called VECTRA which can help you envision approximately what your results will look like with different style and size implants. I have the discussion with patients who want bigger implants that they have to accept an increased risk of trouble down the line. A 600 or more CC implant is fairly heavy. In a woman without a lot of breast tissue, it will push out on the breast tissue to thin it and pull down on your chest skin putting you at risk for the implant falling lower or stretching your skin out. In a large breasted woman to begin with, a 600 cc implant is sometimes necessary to note a significant change. As with most things, the surgery has to be built around you and your body to get your best results. If you are not sure of your decision, have the discussion with your surgeon. I am sure he or she would love the opportunity to help guide your decision.Best,Dr. Pyle
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February 17, 2014
Answer: Correcting A TUBA mistake Choosing an implant, both size and fill, can be daunting. It is almost impossible to fully wrap your head around what the decision means before making it. Many surgeons use a 3-D system called VECTRA which can help you envision approximately what your results will look like with different style and size implants. I have the discussion with patients who want bigger implants that they have to accept an increased risk of trouble down the line. A 600 or more CC implant is fairly heavy. In a woman without a lot of breast tissue, it will push out on the breast tissue to thin it and pull down on your chest skin putting you at risk for the implant falling lower or stretching your skin out. In a large breasted woman to begin with, a 600 cc implant is sometimes necessary to note a significant change. As with most things, the surgery has to be built around you and your body to get your best results. If you are not sure of your decision, have the discussion with your surgeon. I am sure he or she would love the opportunity to help guide your decision.Best,Dr. Pyle
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