I have a petite build and I love going to the gym. Will these implants look fake?

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Therefore decided to get a breast enlargement. After 3 consultations with my surgeon we came up that a 330cc or a 375cc ultra high, textured teardrop implants, going over the muscle is suitable for me due to lifting weights. Im just concerned about it resulting too fake or unnatural. Please advice! My height: 158cm My weight: 45kg Current bra size: 32aa

Mahlon Kerr, MD, FACS · Answer

The size is very moderate.  I would ask your PS about rippling with a sub glandular teardrop implant, this can be an issue in a thin woman like yourself

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and pictures. Base on your photographs, you are starting at a great place and should have a very nice outcome with breast augmentation surgery.  However, despite good intentions, online consultants will not be able to provide you with  meaningful specific advice.  Ultimately, in person consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons will be necessary. Careful measurements, dimensional planning, and careful communication will be key. Having said that, if you were my patient and looking for “natural look”, I would not offer you ultra high profile breast implants placed on top of the muscle. Regardless of your “working out" routine, I think that you will be best off having breast implants placed in the sub muscular position. The higher the profile breast implant, the more likely you will end up with an unnatural look. Make your decisions carefully…
Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering  breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:
 1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully.  Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you're looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.
2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your   desired goals  with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining which operation and/or breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals.
In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "C or D cup" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
 Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup  size may also be inaccurate.  The use of computer imaging may be very helpful during this communication phase.
3.  Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly,  allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals.  Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery.
I hope this, and the attached link ( dedicated to very active patients), helps.

Paul Gill, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is much better to accurately discuss implant volume and projection with an in office exam and detailed measurements. In order to make an accurate size recommendation, I would need to assess your chest wall and breast mound measurements/characteristics. I use these measurements to help me during the sizing process to guide you to a safe result for your chest wall and just as important, one that meets your end desires.The next step is to try on this range of implants in the office with your doctor. The key to this success is showing your surgeon the body proportion you desire with a bra sizer and allowing your surgeon to guide you to the right implant. It will be much easier to communicate in implant cc's than cup size when determining the appropriate implant for you during the sizing process. In addition, review of photos and use of rice bags can be very helpful to the patient and surgeon in achieving a safe and happy result. Close intereaction and involvement from your surgeon during this process can help alleviate the anxiety and fears of choosing the right size. I wish you a safe recovery and fantastic result.Dr. Gill

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

With ALL your requirements I would recommend Sientra textured implants as a better option. Discuss with your chosen PS.

Mel T. Ortega, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. Base on your photos height and weight a 375cc would look very natural on you. Search for a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

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