In the beginning I like big breast. Now closer into picking the right cc I’m thinking my first decision of 580cc is way to big and might hav problems in the future. . I think now I want more of natural size like a celebrity. I’m 5’8, 150 and plus I’m losing 20 pounds before surgery in April. How do I pick the right size or the right cc. Also I want go over the muscle I like the look.
February 9, 2019
Answer: Picking the right volume for your breast implants HI,I will be honest with you. 580 is much too big for someone your size. I don't know how much natural breast tissue you have, but in all events it is too much. I would recommend in the 375-425 range (but agin this depends on how much native tissue you have). Also I do not recommend going above the muscle. It looks good for a couple of years and then gravity relentlessly pulls the implants lower on your chest wall and stretches out the skin.You may get stretch marks and the implant will be palpable. I also don't recommend losing weight just for the surgery. Eat well, exercise and be healthy but don't make a special effort just for surgery, because if you don't maintain that lifestyle then the weight will come back. All of these choices need to be carefully discussed with a board certified plastic surgeon.Good luck.All my best,Daniel A. Medalie, MD
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February 9, 2019
Answer: Picking the right volume for your breast implants HI,I will be honest with you. 580 is much too big for someone your size. I don't know how much natural breast tissue you have, but in all events it is too much. I would recommend in the 375-425 range (but agin this depends on how much native tissue you have). Also I do not recommend going above the muscle. It looks good for a couple of years and then gravity relentlessly pulls the implants lower on your chest wall and stretches out the skin.You may get stretch marks and the implant will be palpable. I also don't recommend losing weight just for the surgery. Eat well, exercise and be healthy but don't make a special effort just for surgery, because if you don't maintain that lifestyle then the weight will come back. All of these choices need to be carefully discussed with a board certified plastic surgeon.Good luck.All my best,Daniel A. Medalie, MD
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February 8, 2019
Answer: How to pick the right size or cc? I’m 5’8 and currently 150 pounds. Thinking about 580cc. (photos) The average volume in the US is 350 cc. So a 580 cc implant may be too large for you. The best way to determine what you would like would be to try on sizers in the office. Choosing an implant based upon an aesthetic goal that exceeds your anatomic capacity may lead to complications and possible revision. I think for those people in whom the living is made by athletic performance, the implant can be placed above the muscle. Other patients will be happier long term with submuscular placement.My patients bring a few garments with them to the exam so that they can actually see how the sizers look under a tight sweater, bathing suit, blouse, work-out tops, and clothes they wear most often. I would recommend that you go with the size that boosts your self-esteem, and fits your anatomy.Consult with a board certified PS who can help you determine the best size for you. Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Los Angeles, CA
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February 8, 2019
Answer: How to pick the right size or cc? I’m 5’8 and currently 150 pounds. Thinking about 580cc. (photos) The average volume in the US is 350 cc. So a 580 cc implant may be too large for you. The best way to determine what you would like would be to try on sizers in the office. Choosing an implant based upon an aesthetic goal that exceeds your anatomic capacity may lead to complications and possible revision. I think for those people in whom the living is made by athletic performance, the implant can be placed above the muscle. Other patients will be happier long term with submuscular placement.My patients bring a few garments with them to the exam so that they can actually see how the sizers look under a tight sweater, bathing suit, blouse, work-out tops, and clothes they wear most often. I would recommend that you go with the size that boosts your self-esteem, and fits your anatomy.Consult with a board certified PS who can help you determine the best size for you. Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Los Angeles, CA
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