I exchanged my saline 375cc MP implants for silicone 425 HP implants. I have formed a casular contracture and will be replacing again with silicone. I have loved the feel of gel but don't feel like the gels filled out my skin as well as saline. My question is: do I stay with HP and go up in size or try the MP? I have alot of my own breast tissue but feel like my HP 425 are not wide enough in diameter. My doctor is reluctant to make me too big. I measure about 15cm in breast width. Please advise!
September 24, 2011
Answer: Implant Profile
If you think that the high profile implants are not wide enough, you should try the moderate profile or larger implants. The profile is a reference to how wide the base of the implant (the width on your chest) is compared to how far it sticks out off your chest. A moderate profile implant is wider for the same amount of cc's than a high profile implant. Good luck!
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September 24, 2011
Answer: Implant Profile
If you think that the high profile implants are not wide enough, you should try the moderate profile or larger implants. The profile is a reference to how wide the base of the implant (the width on your chest) is compared to how far it sticks out off your chest. A moderate profile implant is wider for the same amount of cc's than a high profile implant. Good luck!
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September 24, 2011
Answer: Breast implant revision
Thank you for the question. I'm sorry to hear about the complications you've experienced.
If revisionary surgery is decided upon, it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" 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.
I use intraoperative sizers and place the patient in the upright position to evaluate breast size. Use of these sizers also allow me to select the press implant profile (low, moderate, moderate plus, high-profile) that would most likely achieve the patient's goals. The patient's goal pictures are hanging on the wall, and allow for direct comparison.
I have found that this system is very helpful in improving the chances of achieving the patient's goals as consistently as possible.
By the way, the most common regret after this operation, is “I wish I was bigger”.
I hope this helps.
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September 24, 2011
Answer: Breast implant revision
Thank you for the question. I'm sorry to hear about the complications you've experienced.
If revisionary surgery is decided upon, it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" 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.
I use intraoperative sizers and place the patient in the upright position to evaluate breast size. Use of these sizers also allow me to select the press implant profile (low, moderate, moderate plus, high-profile) that would most likely achieve the patient's goals. The patient's goal pictures are hanging on the wall, and allow for direct comparison.
I have found that this system is very helpful in improving the chances of achieving the patient's goals as consistently as possible.
By the way, the most common regret after this operation, is “I wish I was bigger”.
I hope this helps.
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