I'm going in for my BA and a Lift on my right breast next week. My surgeon as presented me with two options. I'm seeking opinions on which would be best for my body. He has told me I can go either way, but I'm finding it very difficult to decide. I don't want them to look too big/small but still proportionate to my body. Currently I'm a B 38 or C 36. As you can tell I have major asymmetry. I will also be getting a Tummy tuck at the same time. I'm 5'9 and weigh around 175-180. Thanks!
Answer: Implants and lift When I perform a lift at the same time, I usually use the smaller implant so that it has less risk of sagging again. I certainly would not go over 500 cc's.
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Answer: Choosing best implant size with breast lift It is very difficult to determine the exact size and shape implant you will require to best match your ideal breast image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast augmentation surgery including different approaches, techniques and implant choices. This is because several measurements not to mention your breast characteristics are needed to determine the optimal implant size to obtain your goals. Without knowing these dimensions it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the existing base width of your breast will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume per implant profile that you can accommodate. To illustrate; a 100 cc difference may make a significant difference with a narrow base width breast, but much less of a difference if you have a wide chest wall and wide breast “foot print”. Therefore, just because your friend may have a great result with let’s say a 350 cc implant to make her go from a “A” cup to a “C” cup size does not mean that you will have the same result with the same size implant. . Further simply placing implants in a bra to determine the size best for you is not always accurate as the bra often distorts the size, is dependent on the pressure the bra places plus the implant is outside your breast and not under it among other variables. Computer software morphing programs that automatically determine the best implant size can be helpful in some but not all cases (e.g. doesn’t work well in my experience with existing implants, sagging or asymmetric breasts). Using “want to be” photos however are useful if simply provided to the surgeon as I will further explain in the below link.
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Answer: Choosing best implant size with breast lift It is very difficult to determine the exact size and shape implant you will require to best match your ideal breast image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast augmentation surgery including different approaches, techniques and implant choices. This is because several measurements not to mention your breast characteristics are needed to determine the optimal implant size to obtain your goals. Without knowing these dimensions it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the existing base width of your breast will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume per implant profile that you can accommodate. To illustrate; a 100 cc difference may make a significant difference with a narrow base width breast, but much less of a difference if you have a wide chest wall and wide breast “foot print”. Therefore, just because your friend may have a great result with let’s say a 350 cc implant to make her go from a “A” cup to a “C” cup size does not mean that you will have the same result with the same size implant. . Further simply placing implants in a bra to determine the size best for you is not always accurate as the bra often distorts the size, is dependent on the pressure the bra places plus the implant is outside your breast and not under it among other variables. Computer software morphing programs that automatically determine the best implant size can be helpful in some but not all cases (e.g. doesn’t work well in my experience with existing implants, sagging or asymmetric breasts). Using “want to be” photos however are useful if simply provided to the surgeon as I will further explain in the below link.
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October 21, 2014
Answer: Choosing the right implant. Moderate or high profile Hi and thanks for the question. There are several ways that we determine which size and style implants will work for a patient. I assume your surgeon took measurements of you during your consult. You probably also had the chance to "try on" different size implants in the office. In our office we like to use the Vectra 3D imaging system. This camera takes a 3D photo of you then shows you what you would look like with any size and style implant you are interested in. Your surgeon will probably bring several different sizes and styles to the OR, and will try a few out before committing to your implant choice. Good luck.Dr J
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Answer: Choosing the right implant. Moderate or high profile Hi and thanks for the question. There are several ways that we determine which size and style implants will work for a patient. I assume your surgeon took measurements of you during your consult. You probably also had the chance to "try on" different size implants in the office. In our office we like to use the Vectra 3D imaging system. This camera takes a 3D photo of you then shows you what you would look like with any size and style implant you are interested in. Your surgeon will probably bring several different sizes and styles to the OR, and will try a few out before committing to your implant choice. Good luck.Dr J
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October 20, 2014
Answer: Profile of Breast Implant is an Important Choice Thank you for your pictures and your question. This is an excellent question that is very common. In general, HP implants add significant projection at the upper pole of the breast. MP implants will add projection, but create a more natural transition. Here in San Diego, where I perform breast augmentation both with and without implants, I counsel my patients that HP will appear a bit more "augmented" (i.e. your friends will easily see you had a breast augmentation, whereas a MP will appear more augmented with support. If you want alot of fullness and you want to have a significant change, a HP may be a good option. The nice thing about MP, is that you can have the best of both worlds: with a sports bra, the change is full but not "in your face"...if you want to show off your breasts more, a push-up bra will really accentuate your implants. I would definitely seek the advice of your board certified plastic surgeon. One of the strategies that I find extremely helpful is to have patients bring in photographs of the shape of breast they want to achieve. From there, I find that we can get a very good handle on what shape will fit you best. We usually decide on a range of implants (within 50 ccs or so). I use intraoperative sizers (i.e. a test implant..either a MP or HP) to best fit the look that we discussed preoperatively. I find this strategy works very well to pick the right implant.Best of luck with your surgery!!! Dr. Pacella
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Answer: Profile of Breast Implant is an Important Choice Thank you for your pictures and your question. This is an excellent question that is very common. In general, HP implants add significant projection at the upper pole of the breast. MP implants will add projection, but create a more natural transition. Here in San Diego, where I perform breast augmentation both with and without implants, I counsel my patients that HP will appear a bit more "augmented" (i.e. your friends will easily see you had a breast augmentation, whereas a MP will appear more augmented with support. If you want alot of fullness and you want to have a significant change, a HP may be a good option. The nice thing about MP, is that you can have the best of both worlds: with a sports bra, the change is full but not "in your face"...if you want to show off your breasts more, a push-up bra will really accentuate your implants. I would definitely seek the advice of your board certified plastic surgeon. One of the strategies that I find extremely helpful is to have patients bring in photographs of the shape of breast they want to achieve. From there, I find that we can get a very good handle on what shape will fit you best. We usually decide on a range of implants (within 50 ccs or so). I use intraoperative sizers (i.e. a test implant..either a MP or HP) to best fit the look that we discussed preoperatively. I find this strategy works very well to pick the right implant.Best of luck with your surgery!!! Dr. Pacella
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October 20, 2014
Answer: Mommy makeover Thank you for your questions and your photos.Unfortunately you do have have a significant difference in breast size, shape and nipple/areolar position. While thus us not uncommon, you should have a lengthy discussion with your Plastic Surgeon prior to surgery NOT JUST BEFORE THE SURGEY on how he/she will address these issues.i wish you the best,
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Answer: Mommy makeover Thank you for your questions and your photos.Unfortunately you do have have a significant difference in breast size, shape and nipple/areolar position. While thus us not uncommon, you should have a lengthy discussion with your Plastic Surgeon prior to surgery NOT JUST BEFORE THE SURGEY on how he/she will address these issues.i wish you the best,
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