I had my consultation today with for a breast lift &implant. I am very small (very short and thin but with plenty of breast tissue) and the surgeon suggested 300-320 ccs high profile. I explained a few times that I like the slightly augmented look and he said that around 300 would be good. I know the ccs all depend on the person but from what I have seen I thought he would suggest around 400? Isnt 300-320 on the more modest side? Should I trust his recommendation to achieve the look I'm after?
Answer: Choosing the right size implant Choosing the right size implant depends on any number of factors and requires an in person exam. Why don't you "try out" the 300-320 and 400cc with either gel inserts or the at home rice method (1 oz rice = 30cc breast volume, put in ziplock bags, put in bra) and see which you prefer. Best, Dr. Nazarian
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Answer: Choosing the right size implant Choosing the right size implant depends on any number of factors and requires an in person exam. Why don't you "try out" the 300-320 and 400cc with either gel inserts or the at home rice method (1 oz rice = 30cc breast volume, put in ziplock bags, put in bra) and see which you prefer. Best, Dr. Nazarian
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November 14, 2015
Answer: #MachingBreastSizeExpectations It is very difficult to determine the exact size and shape implant you will require to best match your ideal breast image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast augmentation surgery including different approaches, techniques and implant choices. This is because several measurements not to mention your breast characteristics are needed to determine the optimal implant size to obtain your goals. Without knowing these dimensions it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the existing base width of your breast will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume per implant profile that you can accommodate. To illustrate; a 100 cc difference may make a significant difference with a narrow base width breast, but much less of a difference if you have a wide chest wall and wide breast “foot print”. Therefore, just because your friend may have a great result with let’s say a 350 cc implant to make her go from a “A” cup to a “C” cup size does not mean that you will have the same result with the same size implant. . Further simply placing implants in a bra to determine the size best for you is not always accurate as the bra often distorts the size, is dependent on the pressure the bra places plus the implant is outside your breast and not under it among other variables. Computer software morphing programs that automatically determine the best implant size can be helpful in some but not all cases (e.g. doesn’t work well in my experience with existing implants, sagging or asymmetric breasts). Using “want to be” photos however are useful if simply provided to the surgeon as I will further explain in a bit.
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November 14, 2015
Answer: #MachingBreastSizeExpectations It is very difficult to determine the exact size and shape implant you will require to best match your ideal breast image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast augmentation surgery including different approaches, techniques and implant choices. This is because several measurements not to mention your breast characteristics are needed to determine the optimal implant size to obtain your goals. Without knowing these dimensions it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the existing base width of your breast will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume per implant profile that you can accommodate. To illustrate; a 100 cc difference may make a significant difference with a narrow base width breast, but much less of a difference if you have a wide chest wall and wide breast “foot print”. Therefore, just because your friend may have a great result with let’s say a 350 cc implant to make her go from a “A” cup to a “C” cup size does not mean that you will have the same result with the same size implant. . Further simply placing implants in a bra to determine the size best for you is not always accurate as the bra often distorts the size, is dependent on the pressure the bra places plus the implant is outside your breast and not under it among other variables. Computer software morphing programs that automatically determine the best implant size can be helpful in some but not all cases (e.g. doesn’t work well in my experience with existing implants, sagging or asymmetric breasts). Using “want to be” photos however are useful if simply provided to the surgeon as I will further explain in a bit.
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November 8, 2015
Answer: Size concerns with augmentation mastopexy: are recommended implants large enough? Firm recommendations on implant size can only be made with the benefit of an in person examination. The most important thing you can do is choose your surgeon carefully, and then trust their recommendations. You have considerable breast tissue already, and I think it is quite likely that in a thin short patient like yourself that you would be achieve your desired look with a 300cc implant. A breast lift combined with implant is a much more complex procedure than either by itself, and in women who already have a lot of breast tissue, large implants are not necessary to achieve a very full look.
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November 8, 2015
Answer: Size concerns with augmentation mastopexy: are recommended implants large enough? Firm recommendations on implant size can only be made with the benefit of an in person examination. The most important thing you can do is choose your surgeon carefully, and then trust their recommendations. You have considerable breast tissue already, and I think it is quite likely that in a thin short patient like yourself that you would be achieve your desired look with a 300cc implant. A breast lift combined with implant is a much more complex procedure than either by itself, and in women who already have a lot of breast tissue, large implants are not necessary to achieve a very full look.
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November 7, 2015
Answer: Size concerns. Surgeon suggested 300-320 cc high profile. Isn't that on the more modest side? Thank you for the question. Online consultants will not be able to provide you with very specific advice regarding breast implant size and/or ultimate breast size achieved.
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November 7, 2015
Answer: Size concerns. Surgeon suggested 300-320 cc high profile. Isn't that on the more modest side? Thank you for the question. Online consultants will not be able to provide you with very specific advice regarding breast implant size and/or ultimate breast size achieved.
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Answer: Size concerns. Surgeon suggested 300-320 cc high profile. Isn't that on the more modest side? Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well... The breasts may lose their elasticity and firmness which can be caused
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Answer: Size concerns. Surgeon suggested 300-320 cc high profile. Isn't that on the more modest side? Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well... The breasts may lose their elasticity and firmness which can be caused
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