I am getting subpectoral with an inframammory incision with mentor implants. I am 5'5 and 115 lbs with a 32 a cup. During my consult I was told I have dense breasts and good skin so I can have the bigger size. I'd like to have a full C cup. I would like them to have a nice drop. Also, I like the look of the side boob. I am an esthetician so I do a lot of waxing and am wondering how much time I will need to take off of work. Is 8 days enough? What size do you think would fit me best?
Answer: I am torn between 350 CC and 400 CC with Mentor silicone implants and moderate plus and high profile. The best cosmetic result in any particular breast augmentation patient depends on a variety of factors, including: Your individual anatomy, realistic expectations, a thorough discussion with the plastic surgeon about the options, and an understanding of the pros and cons of any particular implant choice. Proper sizing is not just about the number of cc’s. The thickness of your tissue, breast dimensions which include the width, height, and projection, as well as chest wall width all need to be considered when choosing an implant. Trying on implant “sizers” of various shapes and volumes while wearing a tight t-shirt, bra, or bathing sit at a preoperative visit will help you and your surgeon choose the optimal implant. There are no manufacturers' standards for cup sizing in the bra industry. The cups of a 32 C and a 38 C are significantly different. Cup size varies from manufacturer to manufacturer and even within styles from any particular manufacturer. There is also no direct correlation between an implant size or shape and resultant cup size.As far as your recovery, you should "take it easy" the day of your operation and the following days. Increase your activity as instructed. Depending on the exact demands of your work as an esthetician, you may return to your job as soon as you are comfortable. If your work is fairly sedentary, you may go back to work in three to four days after surgery. Do not lift anything over ten pounds for three weeks. Exercise can typically be resumed three to four weeks following breast enlargement surgery. Keep in mind that following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. Robert Singer, MD FACS La Jolla, California
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CONTACT NOW Answer: I am torn between 350 CC and 400 CC with Mentor silicone implants and moderate plus and high profile. The best cosmetic result in any particular breast augmentation patient depends on a variety of factors, including: Your individual anatomy, realistic expectations, a thorough discussion with the plastic surgeon about the options, and an understanding of the pros and cons of any particular implant choice. Proper sizing is not just about the number of cc’s. The thickness of your tissue, breast dimensions which include the width, height, and projection, as well as chest wall width all need to be considered when choosing an implant. Trying on implant “sizers” of various shapes and volumes while wearing a tight t-shirt, bra, or bathing sit at a preoperative visit will help you and your surgeon choose the optimal implant. There are no manufacturers' standards for cup sizing in the bra industry. The cups of a 32 C and a 38 C are significantly different. Cup size varies from manufacturer to manufacturer and even within styles from any particular manufacturer. There is also no direct correlation between an implant size or shape and resultant cup size.As far as your recovery, you should "take it easy" the day of your operation and the following days. Increase your activity as instructed. Depending on the exact demands of your work as an esthetician, you may return to your job as soon as you are comfortable. If your work is fairly sedentary, you may go back to work in three to four days after surgery. Do not lift anything over ten pounds for three weeks. Exercise can typically be resumed three to four weeks following breast enlargement surgery. Keep in mind that following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. Robert Singer, MD FACS La Jolla, California
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Breast augmentation and sizing Thank you for your question and posting appropriate pictures. You seem to be a great breast augmentation candidate. While the difference between the two implants you mentioned are small, based on the descriptions, you would likely have your intended look with 400 mL high profile implants. I would recommend 3-D breast imaging with Vectra to look at the small nuances of this difference preoperatively. Breast of luck
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Breast augmentation and sizing Thank you for your question and posting appropriate pictures. You seem to be a great breast augmentation candidate. While the difference between the two implants you mentioned are small, based on the descriptions, you would likely have your intended look with 400 mL high profile implants. I would recommend 3-D breast imaging with Vectra to look at the small nuances of this difference preoperatively. Breast of luck
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Answer: I am torn between 350 CC and 400 CC with Mentor silicone implants and moderate plus and high profile. Thank you for the question and pictures. I think that you are starting at a good place and should have a very nice outcome with breast augmentation surgery. There is no accurate/reliable/predictable correlation between size/profile breast implant utilized and cup size achieved. Ultimately, careful communication of your goals (in my practice I prefer the use of goal pictures, direct examination/communication in front of a full-length mirror, and computer imaging) will be critical. Given that your surgery is coming up soon, I would suggest that you schedule additional time to spend with your plastic surgeon communicating your goals, preferably prior to the date of surgery. Be careful, that the implant size that you have selected won't leave you with the most common regret: “I wish I was bigger”. 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 are 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 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 "full C cup” or "nice drop" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice. 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, after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers. I hope this (and the attached link, dedicated to breast augmentation surgery concerns) helps. Best wishes.
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Answer: I am torn between 350 CC and 400 CC with Mentor silicone implants and moderate plus and high profile. Thank you for the question and pictures. I think that you are starting at a good place and should have a very nice outcome with breast augmentation surgery. There is no accurate/reliable/predictable correlation between size/profile breast implant utilized and cup size achieved. Ultimately, careful communication of your goals (in my practice I prefer the use of goal pictures, direct examination/communication in front of a full-length mirror, and computer imaging) will be critical. Given that your surgery is coming up soon, I would suggest that you schedule additional time to spend with your plastic surgeon communicating your goals, preferably prior to the date of surgery. Be careful, that the implant size that you have selected won't leave you with the most common regret: “I wish I was bigger”. 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 are 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 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 "full C cup” or "nice drop" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice. 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, after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers. I hope this (and the attached link, dedicated to breast augmentation surgery concerns) helps. Best wishes.
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April 14, 2015
Answer: Questions of Implant Size and Projection Questions of size and profile sometimes cannot be decided preoperatively. I routinely have the option for multiple sizes and projections for each augmentation I perform. Patients use sizers in the office while clothed to see what they will look like going out to dinner, heading out for the day, and just living their lives. I ask my patients to trust me to provide them the best result I can provide them in the OR using temporary sizers. Specifically related to your photos, your seem to have more fullness medially in your left breast/chest secondary to more prominent ribs along your sternum. The left breast actually appears larger as well. In my practice, I will tell patients in this situation that they may in fact have different volumes and projections. For instance, your could be a 400 cc high profile on the right and a 350 cc moderate plus profile on the left. Talk to your PS about these asymmetries and get multiple opinions from experienced board certified surgeons. Best of Luck .
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April 14, 2015
Answer: Questions of Implant Size and Projection Questions of size and profile sometimes cannot be decided preoperatively. I routinely have the option for multiple sizes and projections for each augmentation I perform. Patients use sizers in the office while clothed to see what they will look like going out to dinner, heading out for the day, and just living their lives. I ask my patients to trust me to provide them the best result I can provide them in the OR using temporary sizers. Specifically related to your photos, your seem to have more fullness medially in your left breast/chest secondary to more prominent ribs along your sternum. The left breast actually appears larger as well. In my practice, I will tell patients in this situation that they may in fact have different volumes and projections. For instance, your could be a 400 cc high profile on the right and a 350 cc moderate plus profile on the left. Talk to your PS about these asymmetries and get multiple opinions from experienced board certified surgeons. Best of Luck .
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April 12, 2015
Answer: Implant choice It is difficult to say what implant would be best for you without seeing you in person. Usually patients can go back to work within a week.
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April 12, 2015
Answer: Implant choice It is difficult to say what implant would be best for you without seeing you in person. Usually patients can go back to work within a week.
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