Can I get a 375cc moderate plus Mentor implant? I'm 5'3 and 27 years old. (photos)

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Hello I am a 27 year old mother of a 6 year old and a 3 year old which and great feed the two of them. my PS have came down to me getting 325cc high profile. He stated i need a narrow implant because i have a narrow chest wall and thin skin. i really want another consult with him to let him now that i want to go with my max he recommended which is 375cc but i want moderate plus. is this size ok for me. height: 5'3 weight: 138 breast width: 15cm chest width: 34cm bra size: 34b deflated.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.
  
The size of implant is dictated by your chest wall measurements.  Once we determine that we can choose the profile based on what you want or need to achieve.
  
Silicone will give you a fullness at the top (upper pole fullness).
  
Silicone implants come pre-filled with a silicone gel and are the softest implant available. They feel more natural, which makes them a good option for women with less natural breast tissue; but they require a larger incision. It may be more difficult to realize if this type of implant has ruptured, so it is important to monitor them with annual follow-up visits. Additionally, because this implant contains a more liquid silicone (less cross-linked), if this implant should rupture, it will leak only into the scar capsule formed around the implant but may cause some discomfort or implant distortion.
  
Anatomic gummy bear implants might be a good choice to give you volume.
  
These highly-sought-after, anatomic implants offer a look that more closely resembles the natural silhouette of a breast, and, therefore, are a very attractive option for individuals seeking a natural-looking, aesthetic primary breast augmentation. Additionally, these implants are an especially excellent option for patients undergoing restorative or corrective breast surgery because they provide more stability, shape, and reduced incidence of capsular contracture. Compared to other types of silicone gel implants, the silicone in the cohesive gel implant is more cross-linked; therefore, should the implant shell “rupture,” it maintains its shape and silicone does not leak.
  
During your breast augmentation consultation, you should feel the different types of implants available, and try on various implant sizers in front of a mirror to help you to get an idea of how you will look following the surgery. You should also bring pictures of the look you would like to achieve, as well as a favorite top to wear when trying on implant sizers.
  
The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.
  
Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.
  
Best of luck!
  
Dr. Schwartz
  
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Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hello Johana.You absolutely need another formal consultation with measurements to see which style and size of breast implant would fit the best. Since your breasts are not too close together, I would not be opposed to potentially using a moderate + to achieve better cleavage.Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)

Steven J. Rottman, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. "Tissue based planning" relies on your chest and breast measurements and is the safest way to ensure good long term results. Your surgeon should determine what size and projection are necessary to give you your desired result based on your body's measurements. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic breast surgery. Hope this helps and good luck with your surgery.

Joshua A. Halpern, MD, PA · Answer

Thank you for your question.
The way you choose an implant is as follows: First it is important to know what your goals are I.e. what cup size you would like to go to. I am ASSUMING that you want to be a C cup. The next thing one wants to do is to measure the width of your breast. This is very important. You do not want an implant that is too narrow, because you will have less cleavage and less superior pole fullness. You also do not want an implant that is too wide for your chest because it will not sit naturally and will extend too far to the side. Once your surgeon has this measurement, then one will then be able to pick out the proper profile implants. Because I have no measurements on you, I can not tell what implant profile will fit you the best. For more information please watch the enclosed video. I hope you find this information useful

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

No not because you are not a good candidate for that volume but because you are very asymmetric and looks like right toss id present. I think you would need different sizes and a right partial lift with maybe some fat grafting to obtain even appearing breasts. Not just an implant insertion operation. You need MUCH more surgically.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. 
 Based on your photographs, I think that you are starting at a good place and should have a very nice outcome with breast augmentation surgery. 
I agree with you: it is definitely worth spending more time (prior to the date of surgery) with your plastic surgeon to discuss further.  As you know, it will be important for many reasons, that you feel comfortable that you and your plastic surgeon are on the "same page" prior to proceeding.
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, in bra sizers, and computer imaging) as well as careful measurements (dimensional planning) will be critical.
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. For example, I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "C or D cup” 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 helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

It is important that the diameter of the breast implant not be larger than the base width of your breast which your surgeon measured.  If you have a base width of 15 cm is certainly can tolerate a 375 cc moderate plus implant but based on your photo I doubt that you have that wide of a breast base width.  Most likely  if the surgeon recommended a 325 cc high profile that is the most that the width of your breast will tolerate.  Ultra high profile  may be a possibility for larger implant but you must ask your surgeon.

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