I am 5'7 120lbs. At my first consult we had decided on mentor memory shape 330cc's. I decided I wanted bigger and went for another consult. After showing pictures he decided to do a 420 and 375 because of size difference. I tried those on and they felt pretty big. So what I'm asking is if they will look that size under the muscle, or if they will look a little smaller?
Answer: Will my implants look the same as the sizers Sizers are very helpful in giving an idea of approximate breast size. That is of course if they are used appropriately. There are different sizers on the market made of different materials, some conform to an individual's chest better than others. When implants are placed in the body, there is no empty space around them. If one is utilizing a sizer, it should be placed against the chest in a manner that it is flush with the skin of the body. In other words, the edges of the sizer should conform to the skin. If one places a tight bag of rice in a bra, that often can fall forward and give the illusion of a larger volume than the amount of rice in the bag when wearing a blouse over. Your surgeon will assist you in choosing an appropriate size. Do remember that sizers are not as good for predicting shape and positioning.
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Answer: Will my implants look the same as the sizers Sizers are very helpful in giving an idea of approximate breast size. That is of course if they are used appropriately. There are different sizers on the market made of different materials, some conform to an individual's chest better than others. When implants are placed in the body, there is no empty space around them. If one is utilizing a sizer, it should be placed against the chest in a manner that it is flush with the skin of the body. In other words, the edges of the sizer should conform to the skin. If one places a tight bag of rice in a bra, that often can fall forward and give the illusion of a larger volume than the amount of rice in the bag when wearing a blouse over. Your surgeon will assist you in choosing an appropriate size. Do remember that sizers are not as good for predicting shape and positioning.
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December 23, 2015
Answer: Implant sizers Trying on sizers in the plastic surgeons office with a sports bra and a thin top can give you a good estimation of post operative appearance in clothes. This is by no means exact.A board certified plastic surgeon will measure your breasts and help you determine the optimal size implant based on your desired goals.Don't get caught up in the numbers.
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December 23, 2015
Answer: Implant sizers Trying on sizers in the plastic surgeons office with a sports bra and a thin top can give you a good estimation of post operative appearance in clothes. This is by no means exact.A board certified plastic surgeon will measure your breasts and help you determine the optimal size implant based on your desired goals.Don't get caught up in the numbers.
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December 18, 2015
Answer: Implants same as sizers? Hello SummerLove. Your surgery result will look different than the sizers. In my opinion, sizers are the best way to get a glimpse into your breast future, but no technique is perfect. Best, Dr.ALDO
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December 18, 2015
Answer: Implants same as sizers? Hello SummerLove. Your surgery result will look different than the sizers. In my opinion, sizers are the best way to get a glimpse into your breast future, but no technique is perfect. Best, Dr.ALDO
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December 16, 2015
Answer: Will my implants look the same as the sizers when I tried them on? Thank you for the question. Although useful as rough guidelines and as communication tools, all the modalities currently used to predict what breast implant size/profile will best achieve a patient's goals with breast augmentation are not very accurate, in my opinion. The use of the rice test, sizers placed beneath a patient's bra, goal pictures, computer imaging technology… are all useful, but not necessarily as accurate as one would hope.In my opinion, nothing will replace careful verbal preoperative communication with your plastic surgeon, preferably in front of a full-length mirror along with the use of as many "communication" tools” listed above.In my practice, I use all of the above modalities and then use intraoperative temporary sizers to help determine the best breast implant size/profile to achieve a patient's specific goals as closely as possible. For this reason, I think it is helpful to have the entire range of breast implant sizes/profiles available in the operating room.Achieving realistic expectations prior to proceeding to the operating room is also an important part of the preoperative communication process. Patients should be aware that the results of their breast augmentation will not necessarily match exactly what they are visualizing with anyone of the above-mentioned communication tools.Given your questions and concerns, and given that your surgery is coming up soon, I would suggest that you schedule additional time to spend with your plastic surgeon. This additional time spent will be helpful in the communication process and in alleviating some of your anxiety.Best wishes; hopefully you will be very pleased with the outcome of the planned procedure.
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December 16, 2015
Answer: Will my implants look the same as the sizers when I tried them on? Thank you for the question. Although useful as rough guidelines and as communication tools, all the modalities currently used to predict what breast implant size/profile will best achieve a patient's goals with breast augmentation are not very accurate, in my opinion. The use of the rice test, sizers placed beneath a patient's bra, goal pictures, computer imaging technology… are all useful, but not necessarily as accurate as one would hope.In my opinion, nothing will replace careful verbal preoperative communication with your plastic surgeon, preferably in front of a full-length mirror along with the use of as many "communication" tools” listed above.In my practice, I use all of the above modalities and then use intraoperative temporary sizers to help determine the best breast implant size/profile to achieve a patient's specific goals as closely as possible. For this reason, I think it is helpful to have the entire range of breast implant sizes/profiles available in the operating room.Achieving realistic expectations prior to proceeding to the operating room is also an important part of the preoperative communication process. Patients should be aware that the results of their breast augmentation will not necessarily match exactly what they are visualizing with anyone of the above-mentioned communication tools.Given your questions and concerns, and given that your surgery is coming up soon, I would suggest that you schedule additional time to spend with your plastic surgeon. This additional time spent will be helpful in the communication process and in alleviating some of your anxiety.Best wishes; hopefully you will be very pleased with the outcome of the planned procedure.
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Answer: Will my implants look the same as the sizers when I tried them on? No, the implants will look much better and more natural than the sizers. They also will look a littel smaller especially if they are placed under the muscle.
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Answer: Will my implants look the same as the sizers when I tried them on? No, the implants will look much better and more natural than the sizers. They also will look a littel smaller especially if they are placed under the muscle.
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