I am currently a large A cup - small B cup. I am 5'4 & 115lbs. I know it is impossible to correlate cup size with implant size but any insight would be appreciated. I want them fuller, larger, but not over the top; not past a C cup. Now that i am home from my consult and researching 440cc saline seems rather large for me. Should i go smaller? Should i go over the musle? Any insight is appreciated. Thanks!
February 1, 2017
Answer: Breast augmentation Hello and thank you for your question. You are a great candidate for a breast augmentation. The size, profile, and shape of the implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue quality. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. This entire surgery can be performed with a small incision technique. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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February 1, 2017
Answer: Breast augmentation Hello and thank you for your question. You are a great candidate for a breast augmentation. The size, profile, and shape of the implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue quality. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. This entire surgery can be performed with a small incision technique. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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December 28, 2016
Answer: Perfect Implant Size? In choosing the correct implant, your surgeon's job is to take measurements and see what will work best for your breasts/ frame. The goal is to then merge this with your overall goals. Without an examination, it is impossible to say what will work best for your frame, but if your surgeon measured you and felt that those dimensions would work well, then I would go with what is recommended. The one thing I would caution though is using a saline implant. The silicone gel implants are more durable, feel more natural, and are equally as safe as saline implants. 95% of my patients go with the silicone gel implants and are happier long term then saline implant patients. I would discuss this with your surgeon before proceeding or go for a second opinion. I hope this helps.
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December 28, 2016
Answer: Perfect Implant Size? In choosing the correct implant, your surgeon's job is to take measurements and see what will work best for your breasts/ frame. The goal is to then merge this with your overall goals. Without an examination, it is impossible to say what will work best for your frame, but if your surgeon measured you and felt that those dimensions would work well, then I would go with what is recommended. The one thing I would caution though is using a saline implant. The silicone gel implants are more durable, feel more natural, and are equally as safe as saline implants. 95% of my patients go with the silicone gel implants and are happier long term then saline implant patients. I would discuss this with your surgeon before proceeding or go for a second opinion. I hope this helps.
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