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Thank you for your question and photo! I suggest you seek a board certified consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon and have a physical examination. Best of luck!Dhaval PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonChicago Hoffman EstatesOakbrookOrland Park
Place a Mentor HP 100cc sizer in your bra at your next consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. See if you notice a difference. Tall women with larger frames and broader chest, shoulders, and hips can often handle larger implants that would make smaller women's chests look overcrowded and heavier. I would recommend that you go with the size that boosts your self-esteem, and fits your anatomy. Choosing an implant based on an aesthetic goal that exceeds your anatomic capacity may lead to complications and possibly revision.
Having done many revision surgeries for size change, I have found that, with the exception of small implants, one needs to change to a size that is at least 20% larger or smaller than their current size to appreciate a change. Your proposed change is slightly more than 14%, which indicates to me that you will either see no change or very little change.
Dear RSProfile466670,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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
you don’t show photos but if you currently have a good result why mess with it. There’s the costs involved, plus you already have quite large implants. Of course it’s your choice but I don’t see the value of a revision to go just a little bit larger.
Thank you for the question and I would see my surgeon or other expert in the area and have him put a 100 cc sizer in your bra so you can evaluate for yourself how it might look Dr Corbin
With large implants there is very little visible difference with a change of 100 cc’s. Try on a 100 cc sizer in your surgeon’s office to see if that would work for you. You may find you want to save your time and money.
If you want to go up or down in size and want to at least see a difference, you need 100 cc's approximately. Not a big difference but visible.
Thank you for your question. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to revisionary breast surgery. Many of my patients express an interest in a very round-appearing breast with upper pole fullness. This is considered to the "Fake" look which can be a very beautiful and attractive app...
Capsulectomy does not have to be performed in the instance of thin, pliable capsules. Leaving a capsule behind is preferred if it is thin and pliable because of risks of bleeding and fluid collection. If there are calcific components, or silicone granulomatous material, or if the capsule is def...
To see a difference in size, you have to have an increase of at least 100 cc’s. This usually represents a cup size. Of course, this can vary depending on the patients anatomy. I would recommend an in person evaluation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss options, expe...