I'm an active women (weightlifting) I went from a C to A when I had my second son. I need to know what size and type of implant is better for me. Thank you!
Answer: Breast Implant size and type Talk to your surgeon to see if they do dimensional planning, which considers a variety of your pre-surgery measurements and your goals to determine the best size.. As a result, more information about your body would be required to determine the best size for you.
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Answer: Breast Implant size and type Talk to your surgeon to see if they do dimensional planning, which considers a variety of your pre-surgery measurements and your goals to determine the best size.. As a result, more information about your body would be required to determine the best size for you.
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April 8, 2014
Answer: Implant volume and cup size Unfortunately, you have not told us your bra size just your cup size. If you are 32 or 34 each 100 cc’s of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. If you are 36 or 38 each 200 cc’s of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. From this, you can compute the volume required to achieve your desired goal. However, since you have had pregnancies, you have a loose skin envelope and ptotic breasts. It is possible that the implant will get you the size you want but the skin tone will still be poor. I recommend a new technique called Breast Augmentation with Mini Ultimate Breast LiftTM. Using only a circumareola incision it is possible to reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Through the same incision, implants can be placed. Aligning the areola, breast tissue and implant over the bony prominence of the chest wall maximizes anterior projection with a minimal size implant. Small round textured silicone gel implants placed retro-pectoral look and feel more natural, are more stable, less likely to ripple or have complications needing revision. Implant profile is irrelevant in the retro-pectoral position since the muscle compresses it. Since you do weight lifting, I recommend the smallest implant possible so they do not displace during muscle contracture. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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April 8, 2014
Answer: Implant volume and cup size Unfortunately, you have not told us your bra size just your cup size. If you are 32 or 34 each 100 cc’s of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. If you are 36 or 38 each 200 cc’s of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. From this, you can compute the volume required to achieve your desired goal. However, since you have had pregnancies, you have a loose skin envelope and ptotic breasts. It is possible that the implant will get you the size you want but the skin tone will still be poor. I recommend a new technique called Breast Augmentation with Mini Ultimate Breast LiftTM. Using only a circumareola incision it is possible to reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Through the same incision, implants can be placed. Aligning the areola, breast tissue and implant over the bony prominence of the chest wall maximizes anterior projection with a minimal size implant. Small round textured silicone gel implants placed retro-pectoral look and feel more natural, are more stable, less likely to ripple or have complications needing revision. Implant profile is irrelevant in the retro-pectoral position since the muscle compresses it. Since you do weight lifting, I recommend the smallest implant possible so they do not displace during muscle contracture. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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March 27, 2014
Answer: Size recommendation? I'm 36, 5'2" and 115 lbs. As a gross approximation, 150 cc to 200 cc is one cup size in most women. Sizers in the office will give you a better idea of what you may want.Find a plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of these surgeries each year, has great reviews, and has great before and after pictures.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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March 27, 2014
Answer: Size recommendation? I'm 36, 5'2" and 115 lbs. As a gross approximation, 150 cc to 200 cc is one cup size in most women. Sizers in the office will give you a better idea of what you may want.Find a plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of these surgeries each year, has great reviews, and has great before and after pictures.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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March 26, 2014
Answer: Breast augmentation It can be very confusing when three different surgeons give you three different opinions. Unfortunately, it's quite common because plastic surgery is just as much a form of art as it is a form of science. particularly when placed under the muscle, but because we size with actual implants, to me it is the best teaching tool. It is not uncommon in my own practice for patient to bring a friend or family member and a variety of different blouses and spend a good deal of time looking at the implants well before surgery. So here's some basic thinking that may be of help As a general rule when my patients size their implants I like them to look at themselves with the actual implants in place in a testing bra. This is not a perfect teaching tool because implants can lose some projection to you: When you look at implants on your frame don't just think about the size of the breast, but think about how it balances with the width of your shoulders as well as your hips. If an implant as to wide it will make you look top heavy, if an implant is too narrow it will look like a torpedo. In my own practice I try to focus on this relationship, and to me the width of the implant is almost more important than the volume itself. Once you find the width of the implant that gives a nice overall balance with the hips then you can change the cup size by going high, moderate or low profile.
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March 26, 2014
Answer: Breast augmentation It can be very confusing when three different surgeons give you three different opinions. Unfortunately, it's quite common because plastic surgery is just as much a form of art as it is a form of science. particularly when placed under the muscle, but because we size with actual implants, to me it is the best teaching tool. It is not uncommon in my own practice for patient to bring a friend or family member and a variety of different blouses and spend a good deal of time looking at the implants well before surgery. So here's some basic thinking that may be of help As a general rule when my patients size their implants I like them to look at themselves with the actual implants in place in a testing bra. This is not a perfect teaching tool because implants can lose some projection to you: When you look at implants on your frame don't just think about the size of the breast, but think about how it balances with the width of your shoulders as well as your hips. If an implant as to wide it will make you look top heavy, if an implant is too narrow it will look like a torpedo. In my own practice I try to focus on this relationship, and to me the width of the implant is almost more important than the volume itself. Once you find the width of the implant that gives a nice overall balance with the hips then you can change the cup size by going high, moderate or low profile.
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March 26, 2014
Answer: Size determination for breast augmentation. Thank you for your picture. Size determination really involves several components the first component is physical examination with the measurements. That's going to be the best determination for your size. Second determine it would be your desired outcome. Visit several board-certified plastic surgeons. Good luck.Earl Stephenson Jr, MD,DDS, FACS
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March 26, 2014
Answer: Size determination for breast augmentation. Thank you for your picture. Size determination really involves several components the first component is physical examination with the measurements. That's going to be the best determination for your size. Second determine it would be your desired outcome. Visit several board-certified plastic surgeons. Good luck.Earl Stephenson Jr, MD,DDS, FACS
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