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Implant size by itself is not very helpful for judging the success of an augmentation. Factors such as the patient’s build, height, weight or chest wall dimensions are important to consider. Other issues such as natural asymmetries of either the chest wall or the breast also come into play when choosing the breast implant size. Al though the implant manufacturers make sizes as small as 120cc’s I have never had an occasion to use an implant smaller than 240 cc’s for a cosmetic augmentation.
Standard sizes stop around 150cc, but custom implants can be made even smaller. Of course, if the implants a really small, what's the point?
I consider two factors when selecting implants for my patients:1.Dimensional planning2.Gel Implant Sizing systemDimensional planning – The measurements of your chest wall are taken. Also, the breast dimensions including the height, width, and current dimensions of each breast form the basis of dimensional planning. Based on these measurements, the implant size is recommended. This will give you a unique breast implant that is suited for your body frame. However, there are some limitations of what size we can recommend. For instance, some implants may just be too big for a narrow chest wall. Your surgeon can review this with you during the consultation.Gel Implant Sizing system – During the preliminary breast implant consultation, you will be provided with an option to “try on” a variety of implant shapes and sizes. You can also visualize the possible outcomes of your surgery which helps you to get that perfect size to give you the shape that you longed for. This way your preferences are known and you can then pick a range of implants that will “fit” just right to give a soft natural fuller look. Hope this helps.Best wishes,Dr. BasuHouston, TX
Breast implant tightness depends on a lot of things such as the implant used, the elasticity of the skin, and if the implants have been placed above or below the muscle. For this reason, tightness might take as little as a few days to a few months to resolve.
Thank you for the question. Although there is no absolute rule regarding timing of breast augmentation after completion of breast-feeding, I generally ask patients to wait until the breasts have “dried up” and have returned to their baseline size/shape. Generally,...
In the immediate post-operative period, a compression bra offers significant advantages for wound healing.Compression minimizes discomfort, swelling, pain, seroma formation, hematoma formation and wound breakdown.In addition, it provides support to the wound closure and helps shape the breast...
