Hi, sorry for the silly question. I have my breast augmentation next month and my surgeon and I decided on 545 to 595cc under the muscle implants. My question is: will my implants be 545 or 595 or somewhere in between? And why is there a range? Thank you so much for your help!
Answer: Saline fill ranges When using saline implants there is an inherent fill range. Typically, in an effort to avoid rippling, surgeons will typically favor filling implants to capacity. However, they do offer a measure of flexibility intra-operatively. Your surgeon will make a judgment call based upon your goals and anatomy.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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Answer: Saline fill ranges When using saline implants there is an inherent fill range. Typically, in an effort to avoid rippling, surgeons will typically favor filling implants to capacity. However, they do offer a measure of flexibility intra-operatively. Your surgeon will make a judgment call based upon your goals and anatomy.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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November 18, 2018
Answer: Have planned breast augmentation surgery; questions regarding size of breast implants… Not a silly question but one that should be answered by your plastic surgeon. The answer will differ, depending on whether you are having saline or silicone gel breast implants utilized. Do not hesitate to have all of your questions, concerns, and goals discussed again; careful preoperative communication is one of the keys to successful breast augmentation surgical outcomes. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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November 18, 2018
Answer: Have planned breast augmentation surgery; questions regarding size of breast implants… Not a silly question but one that should be answered by your plastic surgeon. The answer will differ, depending on whether you are having saline or silicone gel breast implants utilized. Do not hesitate to have all of your questions, concerns, and goals discussed again; careful preoperative communication is one of the keys to successful breast augmentation surgical outcomes. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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November 18, 2018
Answer: Implant size and type Dear AlexandraLow,breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.Daniel Barrett, MD
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November 18, 2018
Answer: Implant size and type Dear AlexandraLow,breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.Daniel Barrett, MD
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November 18, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation If you are going with saline implants, then the numbers represent the minimum and maximum fill volumes. Most of use use the maximum number to minimize the chance of rippling.Good luck,
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November 18, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation If you are going with saline implants, then the numbers represent the minimum and maximum fill volumes. Most of use use the maximum number to minimize the chance of rippling.Good luck,
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Answer: What does “545 to 595 cc implant” mean exactly? If you are using saline implants, the implant can be filled anywhere in the range "545 to 595cc". The exact amount is usually determined in the OR depending on what looks best. If you are using silicone implants, the exact size may be determined in the OR based on the use of surgical sizers. Be sure to discuss with your surgeon your concerns. Best wishes.
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Answer: What does “545 to 595 cc implant” mean exactly? If you are using saline implants, the implant can be filled anywhere in the range "545 to 595cc". The exact amount is usually determined in the OR depending on what looks best. If you are using silicone implants, the exact size may be determined in the OR based on the use of surgical sizers. Be sure to discuss with your surgeon your concerns. Best wishes.
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