I am exchanging implant from MP to Low profile to have less fullness in the upper pole. My chest side measures 15cm. I’d like to maintain volume so my chosen low profile implant has550cc , 16.5cm-3.5cm. My surgeon will put internal stitches at the sides to fit the implant into the pocket. Do you see any issues with this since implant is larger than my chest? Will it bring upper pole higher again? Will this creat ripples? Will this create more cleavage (desired)? Will this turn nipples outward?
April 30, 2023
Answer: May create more upper pole A lower profile implant may create more upper pole fullness for a given volume, because it is "taller" as it sits on your chest. I typically do not recommend placing an implant that is wider than your chest base width, because it will violate the soft tissue support of the breast. This may place you at risk for implant malposition and rippling.
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April 30, 2023
Answer: May create more upper pole A lower profile implant may create more upper pole fullness for a given volume, because it is "taller" as it sits on your chest. I typically do not recommend placing an implant that is wider than your chest base width, because it will violate the soft tissue support of the breast. This may place you at risk for implant malposition and rippling.
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April 28, 2023
Answer: Breast Implants Size I appreciate your concern, and I always prefer to select breast implants that have a slightly smaller base diameter than the chest diameter of the individual having the breast augmentation. This prevents the dreaded “side boob” phenomenon where the edge of the implant can be seen in the arm pit. if your surgeon plans to suture the pocket, that could mean that your pocket has widened and needs to be sewn back to appropriate proportions. If you have any doubts, it may be a good idea to obtain a second opinion by another board-certified plastic surgeon in our area. Good luck.
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April 28, 2023
Answer: Breast Implants Size I appreciate your concern, and I always prefer to select breast implants that have a slightly smaller base diameter than the chest diameter of the individual having the breast augmentation. This prevents the dreaded “side boob” phenomenon where the edge of the implant can be seen in the arm pit. if your surgeon plans to suture the pocket, that could mean that your pocket has widened and needs to be sewn back to appropriate proportions. If you have any doubts, it may be a good idea to obtain a second opinion by another board-certified plastic surgeon in our area. Good luck.
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