First silicone implants 1994, McGhan 410, 280 cc; went from A to C cup. Since then, I gained @15 lbs. and breasts grew to a DDD. Goal: replace implants, reduce to B+ or C-. Surgery was three weeks ago (inc. mastopexy). But breasts still fit into old bras, R is larger than L, and areolas now point out. Surgeon used Sientra textured round silicone, 205 cc. (He knew prior implant specs when he recommended this).
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August 2, 2014
Answer: Size change after mastopexy plus implant exchange.
Hi Sillybell,I know this isn't your question, but you appear to look great in your photo. I am unclear on how big you were, implant size wise, from your first surgery? Maybe you were nearly a 470, I am unsure. I am also lost as to how come you wanted a 510 but ended with a 470...
The polyurethane coating around silicone breast implants was the issue that caused the FDA such concern in the 1990's and eventually led to a moratorium on all silicone gel breast implant devices. I would definitely recommend choosing an implant that is FDA approved in the United States. There a...
There is no absolute standard for cup size, therefore the appearance is what is important. A cup size can't truly be determined based on the number of cc an implant is, because the cup size is arbitrarily determined by the manufacturer of the bra. As many of my patients have told me, they may be...