Choosing between Sientra’s moderate plus at 285cc and HP at 300cc, both 11.4cm width. Projection difference of 4cm (mod) and 4.6cm (HP). My one-year post-op goal: lower-pole fullness, as natural as possible upper-pole slope. I do NOT want a defined, round outline of an implant up top. I also don’t want to wish I went bigger if I opt for the 285cc feels like splitting hairs, which makes it harder to choose! My question is: can the high profile still give me that ski-slope look?
Answer: High profile 300cc vs. moderate plus 285cc: can the high profile still give me that ski-slope look? hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based in your pictures and in the case , you are a good candidate for breast augmentation , in you case its recommended get a consultation with a plastic surgeon to check how many cc do you need to get very well results.
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Answer: High profile 300cc vs. moderate plus 285cc: can the high profile still give me that ski-slope look? hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based in your pictures and in the case , you are a good candidate for breast augmentation , in you case its recommended get a consultation with a plastic surgeon to check how many cc do you need to get very well results.
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August 28, 2018
Answer: Size The implant selection should be based on a combination of your desired size, soft tissue dynamics, breast base diameter and skin elasticity. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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August 28, 2018
Answer: Size The implant selection should be based on a combination of your desired size, soft tissue dynamics, breast base diameter and skin elasticity. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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August 28, 2018
Answer: High profile 300cc vs. moderate plus 285cc: can the high profile still give me that ski-slope look? It's hard to give advice on sizing without an in person visit. However, based on your statement, "as natural as possible upper-pole slope" points towards a moderate-plus profile implant. As you change the profile of the implant, the slope of the upper pole will change. This straightest and most natural slope comes from the lowest profile implants, while the highest and most augmented looking slope comes from the highest profile implants. When in doubt, reach back out to your plastic surgeon. They would be happy to have you come back to the office to find the implant that's just right for you.
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August 28, 2018
Answer: High profile 300cc vs. moderate plus 285cc: can the high profile still give me that ski-slope look? It's hard to give advice on sizing without an in person visit. However, based on your statement, "as natural as possible upper-pole slope" points towards a moderate-plus profile implant. As you change the profile of the implant, the slope of the upper pole will change. This straightest and most natural slope comes from the lowest profile implants, while the highest and most augmented looking slope comes from the highest profile implants. When in doubt, reach back out to your plastic surgeon. They would be happy to have you come back to the office to find the implant that's just right for you.
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August 28, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation, 285-300cc Hello and thank you for your question. You are a great candidate for a breast augmentation. The size, profile, and shape of the implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue quality. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. This entire surgery can be performed with a small incision technique. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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August 28, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation, 285-300cc Hello and thank you for your question. You are a great candidate for a breast augmentation. The size, profile, and shape of the implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue quality. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. This entire surgery can be performed with a small incision technique. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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September 7, 2019
Answer: Profile choice Profile terminology will vary from one manufacturer to the next. The terminology matters less than the correlate dimensional measures. As one goes up in profile the footprint or BWD of the device will shrink and the projection will increase for a given volume. I have found that full profile Allergan implants correlate closely with high profile Mentor implants. These devices exhibit higher projection than similarly sized moderate (+)/moderate profile devices. Ultra high profile is simply the next step upwards in projection. Patients are encouraged to stay within the boundaries defined by their BWD. This is the best way to avoid the dreaded "fake" look. I generally recommend that patients with smaller frames who are seeking more than a modest augmentation consider a higher profile device.The higher profile device will impart greater projection and thus a less subtle result but will allow for a more significant augmentation than a similarly sized Mod/Mod+. Thus, the ultimate question is one of volume. Is the volume you can achieve via a similarly sized Mod + profile implant adequate to reach your desired goals? If not, a HP will afford you more volume at the cost of subtlety. The difference between higher and lower profiles for a given volume is projection and for a given width is volume (with the high profile implant being greater in both scenarios). The moderate plus is the most commonly used profile in my practice. It allows for the most reasonable volume in given BWD. In my practice, low profile implants are the least commonly used (widest and flattest). I will typically reserve high profile devices for smaller framed individuals or those seeking a less subtle more dramatic change (the opposite of natural). Smaller framed patients tend to prefer HP implants as their BWD can be restrictive with regards to volume. An HP implant will provide greater volume in the same BWD footprint. But remember "natural" while difficult to define often implies a good match between frame, volume and projection. If the goal is natural more conservative sizing/volumes are recommended. In general, the difference between a high and Mod (+), in reality, is very small (on the order of millimeters). In my practice, I generally classify profile based upon patient preference. A higher profile provides a more dramatic look (size for size) vs. a moderate + profile which is relatively more subtle and understated. That being said the vast majority of patients will select a moderate + profile device. With regards to your specific question, I try to get patients to commit to a particular profile first. This will determine whether they are seeking a more dramatic (HP) or understated (Mod +) result. Once we have narrowed down to a particular profile, we can look at options within that profile that are compatible with a particular patient's breast width/anatomy. The volume differential you are considering is slight (3 teaspoons) and is likely to contribute less to to your final result than the chosen profile. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS)
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September 7, 2019
Answer: Profile choice Profile terminology will vary from one manufacturer to the next. The terminology matters less than the correlate dimensional measures. As one goes up in profile the footprint or BWD of the device will shrink and the projection will increase for a given volume. I have found that full profile Allergan implants correlate closely with high profile Mentor implants. These devices exhibit higher projection than similarly sized moderate (+)/moderate profile devices. Ultra high profile is simply the next step upwards in projection. Patients are encouraged to stay within the boundaries defined by their BWD. This is the best way to avoid the dreaded "fake" look. I generally recommend that patients with smaller frames who are seeking more than a modest augmentation consider a higher profile device.The higher profile device will impart greater projection and thus a less subtle result but will allow for a more significant augmentation than a similarly sized Mod/Mod+. Thus, the ultimate question is one of volume. Is the volume you can achieve via a similarly sized Mod + profile implant adequate to reach your desired goals? If not, a HP will afford you more volume at the cost of subtlety. The difference between higher and lower profiles for a given volume is projection and for a given width is volume (with the high profile implant being greater in both scenarios). The moderate plus is the most commonly used profile in my practice. It allows for the most reasonable volume in given BWD. In my practice, low profile implants are the least commonly used (widest and flattest). I will typically reserve high profile devices for smaller framed individuals or those seeking a less subtle more dramatic change (the opposite of natural). Smaller framed patients tend to prefer HP implants as their BWD can be restrictive with regards to volume. An HP implant will provide greater volume in the same BWD footprint. But remember "natural" while difficult to define often implies a good match between frame, volume and projection. If the goal is natural more conservative sizing/volumes are recommended. In general, the difference between a high and Mod (+), in reality, is very small (on the order of millimeters). In my practice, I generally classify profile based upon patient preference. A higher profile provides a more dramatic look (size for size) vs. a moderate + profile which is relatively more subtle and understated. That being said the vast majority of patients will select a moderate + profile device. With regards to your specific question, I try to get patients to commit to a particular profile first. This will determine whether they are seeking a more dramatic (HP) or understated (Mod +) result. Once we have narrowed down to a particular profile, we can look at options within that profile that are compatible with a particular patient's breast width/anatomy. The volume differential you are considering is slight (3 teaspoons) and is likely to contribute less to to your final result than the chosen profile. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS)
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