I have little breast tissue, half an A cup and my surgeon suggests I go for the Mentor memory gel Xtra smooth high profile implants. Little scared that these implants will be too round, too much upper pole fullness and projection to look natural. Am I wrong? I don't want it to look like two round balls on my chest. Can't decide to go with regular smooth high profile instead for more natural droop but he said there would be a possibility of rippling which I don't want. Which to go with?
December 1, 2018
Answer: Size The implant selection should be based on a combination of your desired size, soft tissue dynamics, breast base diameter and skin elasticity. 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, 2018
Answer: Size The implant selection should be based on a combination of your desired size, soft tissue dynamics, breast base diameter and skin elasticity. 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 3, 2018
Answer: Breast implant profiles and rippling Choosing the profile, type of implant, and reducing the risk of rippling are based on several factors. The measurements of your breast width, your skin pliability, and the volume that you desire all play a role in choosing the profile of implant, so it is important that you are examined by a board certified plastic surgeon so he or she can guide you. We use a mentor sizing system in our office to help with your decision as far as volume. If you have very little breast tissue you do have a higher risk of developing rippling. Placing the implant bellow the muscle will reduce the risk of this occurring regardless of which implant you go with. That being said you are correct that a Mentor memory gel Xtra will give you a little more projection but also reduce the risk of rippling to some extent. Your surgeon can go over the details of what the various projections you can expect for any given implant. You can also ask them if they have any before and after photographs of patients with similar body types choosing the same implant. Mentors website also has before and after photos that you can search by implant type which may provide some insight as to what you might expect (Mentor Gallery). Obviously no outcome is guaranteed and everybody's body type is somewhat different. Good luck with your surgery and enjoy!
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December 3, 2018
Answer: Breast implant profiles and rippling Choosing the profile, type of implant, and reducing the risk of rippling are based on several factors. The measurements of your breast width, your skin pliability, and the volume that you desire all play a role in choosing the profile of implant, so it is important that you are examined by a board certified plastic surgeon so he or she can guide you. We use a mentor sizing system in our office to help with your decision as far as volume. If you have very little breast tissue you do have a higher risk of developing rippling. Placing the implant bellow the muscle will reduce the risk of this occurring regardless of which implant you go with. That being said you are correct that a Mentor memory gel Xtra will give you a little more projection but also reduce the risk of rippling to some extent. Your surgeon can go over the details of what the various projections you can expect for any given implant. You can also ask them if they have any before and after photographs of patients with similar body types choosing the same implant. Mentors website also has before and after photos that you can search by implant type which may provide some insight as to what you might expect (Mentor Gallery). Obviously no outcome is guaranteed and everybody's body type is somewhat different. Good luck with your surgery and enjoy!
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