Hey guys, I am going for surgery in less than 2 weeks. I am 115 pounds, size 6, 5’4 and quite lean. My boobs have lost their shape over the years and upper cleavage is a thing of the past for me. My surgeon recommended 280 moderate profile or 335 high profile based on my chest diameters being 11cm. I want nice round boobs, but don’t want to take away from my leaness and small frame. Can someone please help my sanity and let me know if 335 should be the right size for me and not look too heavy?
Answer: Smaller implants At size 32, each 100 cc of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. You will go up 3 and 1/3 cup sizes and would be a DDD. This may be too large for you. You may also benefit from a lift. Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs. Sometimes doing a lift with implants, you can get a smaller implant and get the appearance you desire by aligning the nipple, breast tissue and implant to maximize anterior projection with smaller implants. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Smaller implants At size 32, each 100 cc of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. You will go up 3 and 1/3 cup sizes and would be a DDD. This may be too large for you. You may also benefit from a lift. Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs. Sometimes doing a lift with implants, you can get a smaller implant and get the appearance you desire by aligning the nipple, breast tissue and implant to maximize anterior projection with smaller implants. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Implant size Dear Diligent126434, breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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Answer: Implant size Dear Diligent126434, breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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March 19, 2024
Answer: Implant selection Many surgeons have sample implants that you can "try on" to help you get a feel for how you may look after surgery. I encourage you to return to your surgeon's office to discuss your concerns and review the implant choices again. Without examining you they both sound like appropriate choices. The 280cc implant would give a more conservative look.
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March 19, 2024
Answer: Implant selection Many surgeons have sample implants that you can "try on" to help you get a feel for how you may look after surgery. I encourage you to return to your surgeon's office to discuss your concerns and review the implant choices again. Without examining you they both sound like appropriate choices. The 280cc implant would give a more conservative look.
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March 15, 2024
Answer: Size I would suggest going back to your surgeon and actually trying on that size so you can see how this will look.
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March 15, 2024
Answer: Size I would suggest going back to your surgeon and actually trying on that size so you can see how this will look.
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March 3, 2024
Answer: Try sizers Sizers can help you in this situation. These are implants that you can fit into your bra to see how you may look after surgery.
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March 3, 2024
Answer: Try sizers Sizers can help you in this situation. These are implants that you can fit into your bra to see how you may look after surgery.
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February 28, 2024
Answer: Choosing the right size and profile breast implants for you After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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February 28, 2024
Answer: Choosing the right size and profile breast implants for you After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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