I was told at my consult they recommend a round textured implant (silicone) over the muscle to help fill out my deflated breasts.Is this right for someone thin like me?I also had a surgeon from DR tell me that the silimed advance implant will work.it is "cone" shaped and it will fill out the nipple to lower breast.Now I am confused more than ever. My goal is natural shaped and sized boobs with no loose skin.Any opinions on what profile/implant shape and positioning that will give me this look?
Answer: Breast Augment Unfortunately you cant have it all, in someone with very little soft tissue I typically use round smooth implants under the muscle
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Answer: Breast Augment Unfortunately you cant have it all, in someone with very little soft tissue I typically use round smooth implants under the muscle
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Answer: Never place implants in front of the muscle in saggy breasts Since you have saggy deflated breasts, you need
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Answer: Never place implants in front of the muscle in saggy breasts Since you have saggy deflated breasts, you need
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November 30, 2013
Answer: Shaped implants are not all that they are made up to be In Canada we've had shaped breast implants for a while and while there was a lot of hype about them when they initially came out, now fewer and fewer surgeon use them for cosmetic reasons. Why? Because when compared side by side more women like the round implants. For example we had a patient come in for a consultation today asking specifically for the gummy bear shaped teardrop implants. So I had her try a shaped implant on one side and a round implant on the other side. Her reaction was predictable. She liked the way the round implant looked better. Happens every time I have patients try a shaped and a round implant side by side.As to the deflated breasts being filled better when placed over the muscle, that may be true but impossible to comment on without examining you in person. That being said, it is possible to fill in your loose breast skin with a sub muscular implant as well. Going under the muscle will give you a tear-drop like shape while using a round shaped breast implant and at the same time the rounded shape gives you more upper pole fullness which is what 99% of women prefer
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November 30, 2013
Answer: Shaped implants are not all that they are made up to be In Canada we've had shaped breast implants for a while and while there was a lot of hype about them when they initially came out, now fewer and fewer surgeon use them for cosmetic reasons. Why? Because when compared side by side more women like the round implants. For example we had a patient come in for a consultation today asking specifically for the gummy bear shaped teardrop implants. So I had her try a shaped implant on one side and a round implant on the other side. Her reaction was predictable. She liked the way the round implant looked better. Happens every time I have patients try a shaped and a round implant side by side.As to the deflated breasts being filled better when placed over the muscle, that may be true but impossible to comment on without examining you in person. That being said, it is possible to fill in your loose breast skin with a sub muscular implant as well. Going under the muscle will give you a tear-drop like shape while using a round shaped breast implant and at the same time the rounded shape gives you more upper pole fullness which is what 99% of women prefer
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November 29, 2013
Answer: Implants over the muscle in thin frame with slightly saggy but deflated breasts? There are pros and cons to the placement of breast implants in the “sub muscular” position versus the "sub glandular position”. I will try to outline some of the differences here; you may find the attached link helpful as well.I think it is in the best interests of most patients seeking breast augmentation surgery to have implants placed in the “dual plane” or sub muscular position. This includes athletic patients.The submuscular positioning allows for more complete coverage of the breast implants leading to generally more natural feel/look of the implants in the long-term. This position will also decrease the potential for rippling and/or palpability of the implants (which may increase with time, weight loss, and/or post-pregnancy changes).The submuscular positioning also tends to interfere with mammography less so than breast implants in the sub glandular position. The incidence of breast implant encapsulation (capsular contraction) is also decreased with implants placed in the sub muscular position.On the other hand, sub glandular breast implant positioning does not have the potential downside of “animation deformity” ( movement/ distortion of the breast implants seen with flexion of the pectoralis major muscle) that can be seen with breast implants placed in the sub muscular position. Overall, after considering pros/cons carefully, I find that there are many advantages to placement of breast implants in the sub muscular ( dual plane) position.Generally speaking, the type of implant used may determine the final outcome for some patients, especially if the patient does not have significant covering breast or adipose tissue. For example, most surgeons feel that silicone implants have a more natural look and feel than saline implants because silicone gel has a texture that is similar to breast tissue.Each patient differs in the amount of breast tissue that they have. If a patient has enough breast tissue to cover the implant, the final result will be similar when comparing saline implants versus silicone gel implants. If a patient has very low body fat and/or very little breast tissue, the silicone gel implants may provide a more "natural" result. My best general advice for patients seeking to undergo breast augmentation surgery 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're 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 which operation and/or 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. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "C cup" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate.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.I hope this, and the attached link, helps.
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November 29, 2013
Answer: Implants over the muscle in thin frame with slightly saggy but deflated breasts? There are pros and cons to the placement of breast implants in the “sub muscular” position versus the "sub glandular position”. I will try to outline some of the differences here; you may find the attached link helpful as well.I think it is in the best interests of most patients seeking breast augmentation surgery to have implants placed in the “dual plane” or sub muscular position. This includes athletic patients.The submuscular positioning allows for more complete coverage of the breast implants leading to generally more natural feel/look of the implants in the long-term. This position will also decrease the potential for rippling and/or palpability of the implants (which may increase with time, weight loss, and/or post-pregnancy changes).The submuscular positioning also tends to interfere with mammography less so than breast implants in the sub glandular position. The incidence of breast implant encapsulation (capsular contraction) is also decreased with implants placed in the sub muscular position.On the other hand, sub glandular breast implant positioning does not have the potential downside of “animation deformity” ( movement/ distortion of the breast implants seen with flexion of the pectoralis major muscle) that can be seen with breast implants placed in the sub muscular position. Overall, after considering pros/cons carefully, I find that there are many advantages to placement of breast implants in the sub muscular ( dual plane) position.Generally speaking, the type of implant used may determine the final outcome for some patients, especially if the patient does not have significant covering breast or adipose tissue. For example, most surgeons feel that silicone implants have a more natural look and feel than saline implants because silicone gel has a texture that is similar to breast tissue.Each patient differs in the amount of breast tissue that they have. If a patient has enough breast tissue to cover the implant, the final result will be similar when comparing saline implants versus silicone gel implants. If a patient has very low body fat and/or very little breast tissue, the silicone gel implants may provide a more "natural" result. My best general advice for patients seeking to undergo breast augmentation surgery 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're 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 which operation and/or 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. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "C cup" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate.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.I hope this, and the attached link, helps.
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November 29, 2013
Answer: Thin deflated skin + over the muscle = problems I don't like to put implants over the muscle for anyone really, but certainly not in patients that have thin and deflated breast skin envelopes. I believe that you would have a much better chance of getting a natural and long lasting result using a silicone gel implant in a subpectoral or dual plane position. I prefer smooth implants, but the newer textured implants are also quite good. A round implant properly placed in a dual plane position looks just as natural as a shaped implant and probably is more of the look that you are really wanting.
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November 29, 2013
Answer: Thin deflated skin + over the muscle = problems I don't like to put implants over the muscle for anyone really, but certainly not in patients that have thin and deflated breast skin envelopes. I believe that you would have a much better chance of getting a natural and long lasting result using a silicone gel implant in a subpectoral or dual plane position. I prefer smooth implants, but the newer textured implants are also quite good. A round implant properly placed in a dual plane position looks just as natural as a shaped implant and probably is more of the look that you are really wanting.
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