I tried on silicone cups at my pre-op appointment. I went with 505ccs. I definitely want large enough breasts that others notice but not so big that people stop and stare. After hearing that everyone wishes they went bigger, I'm concerned that I will wish that I had gone bigger, too. They look great in the photos but I feel like they could be just a bit larger. Im just wondering if I should contact my doctor and request to go slightly bigger before my operation. How will my post op compare?
March 18, 2015
Answer: Avoiding disappointment The best way to determine the size for your personal perception of the perfect breast is to try on sizers. This way you can see how they fit on you, how they add to your current volume, and whether they fit your frame. Although the surgeon can guide you, only you will be able to tell what is the right size. Try on sizers. If the sizers look a little too small for you you will be disappointed because after all is said and done, the implants look a little smaller than the sizers. Best to cll the doctor ahead of time. We have multiple pairs of every size implant so you can make a change in size on the day of surgery. Most every other surgeon orders implants for you so there is no flexibility on the day of surgery. If you are already concerned, go a little larger. I have never seen a patient with implants who complained of shoulder or neck pain.
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March 18, 2015
Answer: Avoiding disappointment The best way to determine the size for your personal perception of the perfect breast is to try on sizers. This way you can see how they fit on you, how they add to your current volume, and whether they fit your frame. Although the surgeon can guide you, only you will be able to tell what is the right size. Try on sizers. If the sizers look a little too small for you you will be disappointed because after all is said and done, the implants look a little smaller than the sizers. Best to cll the doctor ahead of time. We have multiple pairs of every size implant so you can make a change in size on the day of surgery. Most every other surgeon orders implants for you so there is no flexibility on the day of surgery. If you are already concerned, go a little larger. I have never seen a patient with implants who complained of shoulder or neck pain.
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March 21, 2015
Answer: Will I wish I had chosen a larger implant size? The next size silicone implant was WAY too big but these are too small. Thank you for the question and pictures. Unfortunately, online consultants will not be able to provide you with specific enough advice (regarding specific breast implant size/profile) to be truly helpful. Given that your surgery is coming up soon, I would suggest that you spend more time with your plastic surgeon communicating your goals carefully. Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery (regarding breast implant size/profile selection) 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 are 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 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. In bra sizers can be useful communication tools also. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "C or D 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. The use of computer imaging may be very helpful during the communication process. 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 ( after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers). I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to breast augmentation surgery concerns), helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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March 21, 2015
Answer: Will I wish I had chosen a larger implant size? The next size silicone implant was WAY too big but these are too small. Thank you for the question and pictures. Unfortunately, online consultants will not be able to provide you with specific enough advice (regarding specific breast implant size/profile) to be truly helpful. Given that your surgery is coming up soon, I would suggest that you spend more time with your plastic surgeon communicating your goals carefully. Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery (regarding breast implant size/profile selection) 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 are 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 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. In bra sizers can be useful communication tools also. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "C or D 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. The use of computer imaging may be very helpful during the communication process. 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 ( after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers). I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to breast augmentation surgery concerns), helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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