When do doctors use two different size implants? In other words, what cc difference is enough asymmetry to use diff implants? If my right breast is 25cc more than my left breast, is it necessary to use two different implants or would using the same implant be okay?
October 15, 2018
Answer: How many CC difference is enough to use different implants? Without the advantage of viewing before and after photos or an in-office exam, providing a specific answer to your question is problematic. I would not recommend tissue transfer breast to breast as the rate of resorption of the grafted tissue will be an issue. If there is a small difference between the breasts, different sized implants or a small reduction on the larger side may be reasonable. Twenty-five cc's is not much of a visual difference. I would leave it up to your board certified plastic surgeon to select the best option for you based upon his/her experience, training, education, and aesthetic talents.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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October 15, 2018
Answer: How many CC difference is enough to use different implants? Without the advantage of viewing before and after photos or an in-office exam, providing a specific answer to your question is problematic. I would not recommend tissue transfer breast to breast as the rate of resorption of the grafted tissue will be an issue. If there is a small difference between the breasts, different sized implants or a small reduction on the larger side may be reasonable. Twenty-five cc's is not much of a visual difference. I would leave it up to your board certified plastic surgeon to select the best option for you based upon his/her experience, training, education, and aesthetic talents.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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October 15, 2018
Answer: Breast Asymmetry It is very common for women to have breast asymmetry. I often use two different-sized implants to improve the asymmetry however it usually does not completely solve the problem. Many times the asymmetry is still present but improved. I use implant sizers during every one of my surgeries to check if it's better to use the same size or different sizes. I recommend you leave it up to the plastic's surgeon's expertise to pick the sizes. Good luck!
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October 15, 2018
Answer: Breast Asymmetry It is very common for women to have breast asymmetry. I often use two different-sized implants to improve the asymmetry however it usually does not completely solve the problem. Many times the asymmetry is still present but improved. I use implant sizers during every one of my surgeries to check if it's better to use the same size or different sizes. I recommend you leave it up to the plastic's surgeon's expertise to pick the sizes. Good luck!
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