When I was trying on sizers, the doctor said that actual implants inside the body will look a bit smaller than the CC-corresponding sizers. In your opinion, is this true? How much smaller do they appear?
February 10, 2014
Answer: Do implants appear smaller inside the body? In general, implants placed behind the pectoralis muscle will appear slightly smaller than the sizer you look at in a bra or tight t-shirt. If the implant is placed behind the breast tissue but in front of the muscle, it will appear more similar in size to the sizer you try on pre-operatively.Your plastic surgeon should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. Robert Singer, MD FACS La Jolla, California
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February 10, 2014
Answer: Do implants appear smaller inside the body? In general, implants placed behind the pectoralis muscle will appear slightly smaller than the sizer you look at in a bra or tight t-shirt. If the implant is placed behind the breast tissue but in front of the muscle, it will appear more similar in size to the sizer you try on pre-operatively.Your plastic surgeon should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. Robert Singer, MD FACS La Jolla, California
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February 10, 2014
Answer: Breast Implant Size Sizers are not 100% accurate in depicting your final appearance in clothes. They give you a rough idea. Don't get caught up trying to decide between 25 cc differences; small volumes like this (5 teaspoons) over a breast surface area is irrelevant. It is true that most women wish they would have gone bigger, so if you are trying to decide between two sizes, I usually recommend the larger. I would say that when an implant is placed "under-the-muscle", you may see about a 10% reduction in projection related to the muscle pushing on the implant. In reality, however, every size looks different on every patient depending on a multitude of anatomic characteristics. I would also trust your plastic surgeon's advice so the results satisfy your goal cup size desires while looking beautiful and natural.
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February 10, 2014
Answer: Breast Implant Size Sizers are not 100% accurate in depicting your final appearance in clothes. They give you a rough idea. Don't get caught up trying to decide between 25 cc differences; small volumes like this (5 teaspoons) over a breast surface area is irrelevant. It is true that most women wish they would have gone bigger, so if you are trying to decide between two sizes, I usually recommend the larger. I would say that when an implant is placed "under-the-muscle", you may see about a 10% reduction in projection related to the muscle pushing on the implant. In reality, however, every size looks different on every patient depending on a multitude of anatomic characteristics. I would also trust your plastic surgeon's advice so the results satisfy your goal cup size desires while looking beautiful and natural.
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