I recently went in for a consultation and, after seeing my wish pics, the PS suggested a 560cc implant. I like the way it looks with the 3D imaging. Given that my bwd is 13, is it safe for me to go that big? Or do you recommend a different sized implant? I’m 20, 164cm tall and weight 60kg.
October 3, 2020
Answer: Size Selection Good afternoon! I do not think this is too large for you, but I also wouldn't expect to look exactly like that 3D image- those are really just a marketing tool to get you to sign up for surgery, and often have very little resemblance to how you actually look after surgery. I know I know, I'll get a bunch of heat from the high tech marketers out there, but I've been doing this for 20 years, I perform over 500 augmentations a year, and I know that truth in sizing rests in actually measuring a patient's chest, sitting down with them and actually reviewing before and after photos of real patients of similar height and weight, and finally by having you try on the implant sizers with several different tops here in the office. That time we spend together is key to my recommendation to you and key to your success in selecting the proper implant size and profile to meet your expectations. A consultant and a computer screen are easy to buy if you're new in practice or don't perform many augmentations, but they also aren't the way to go if you want consistently happy patients who then sing your praises and send you their friends and family- I actually prefer to spend time with you personally!
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October 3, 2020
Answer: Size Selection Good afternoon! I do not think this is too large for you, but I also wouldn't expect to look exactly like that 3D image- those are really just a marketing tool to get you to sign up for surgery, and often have very little resemblance to how you actually look after surgery. I know I know, I'll get a bunch of heat from the high tech marketers out there, but I've been doing this for 20 years, I perform over 500 augmentations a year, and I know that truth in sizing rests in actually measuring a patient's chest, sitting down with them and actually reviewing before and after photos of real patients of similar height and weight, and finally by having you try on the implant sizers with several different tops here in the office. That time we spend together is key to my recommendation to you and key to your success in selecting the proper implant size and profile to meet your expectations. A consultant and a computer screen are easy to buy if you're new in practice or don't perform many augmentations, but they also aren't the way to go if you want consistently happy patients who then sing your praises and send you their friends and family- I actually prefer to spend time with you personally!
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October 3, 2020
Answer: Choosing the right size breast implants for you After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. You should also be aware that results of surgery can change in the future with significant weight change and/or stretching of skin from the milk of pregnancy. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame
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October 3, 2020
Answer: Choosing the right size breast implants for you After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. You should also be aware that results of surgery can change in the future with significant weight change and/or stretching of skin from the milk of pregnancy. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame
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