I'm having second thoughts and I am nervous I am going a little too big to get the D that I want. Right now I wear 36 B. I am going with under the muscle round gummy bear implant. But I am worried about the amount of CC I chose!
May 13, 2016
Answer: The right size for you 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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May 13, 2016
Answer: The right size for you 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: Implant Sizing Choice Thanks for your question and pictures. The difference in implant size is very small. If it helps, go into your kitchen and find a measurement for 1 oz - this equals 30 cc. See...not much difference. Make sure you feel comfortable with your surgeon, their plan, and the pricing which are all part of the patient journey. Discuss any concerns with your physician or their patient coordinator before surgery. Cheers and best wishes,Steven Camp MD #HappyCamperMD
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Answer: Implant Sizing Choice Thanks for your question and pictures. The difference in implant size is very small. If it helps, go into your kitchen and find a measurement for 1 oz - this equals 30 cc. See...not much difference. Make sure you feel comfortable with your surgeon, their plan, and the pricing which are all part of the patient journey. Discuss any concerns with your physician or their patient coordinator before surgery. Cheers and best wishes,Steven Camp MD #HappyCamperMD
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