I went in for sizing yesterday for a breast augmentation. My breasts are 12cm wide. I’m 5’1” about 125, but hoping to go down to about 115 eventually. We settled on 470/450cc high profile round silicone. However, I’m getting very scared that’s too big. Right now I wear a 32b (in Victoria’s Secret, which I know isn’t very reliable.)
June 8, 2020
Answer: Great question You should be very careful. I feel from your photos and your implant size plans that you are a setup for problems eventually. Keep in mind that it is important to keep the implant directly underneath the breast itself and not go beyond the borders of the breast, except in very specialized circumstances. Many of us feel that this is so key to a good result. If the breast pocket is 'over-dissected' you are at much higher risk for late and early deformities including 'bottoming out', implant displacement, and an un-natural look. You will have sacrificed shape for size.Can you have it all? Quite possibly yes, as long as you have a thorough discussion with an experienced surgeon. Imaging machines are useful communication tools in the right hands.I hope this helps.I'm available for further questions remotely if you want.
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June 8, 2020
Answer: Great question You should be very careful. I feel from your photos and your implant size plans that you are a setup for problems eventually. Keep in mind that it is important to keep the implant directly underneath the breast itself and not go beyond the borders of the breast, except in very specialized circumstances. Many of us feel that this is so key to a good result. If the breast pocket is 'over-dissected' you are at much higher risk for late and early deformities including 'bottoming out', implant displacement, and an un-natural look. You will have sacrificed shape for size.Can you have it all? Quite possibly yes, as long as you have a thorough discussion with an experienced surgeon. Imaging machines are useful communication tools in the right hands.I hope this helps.I'm available for further questions remotely if you want.
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June 7, 2020
Answer: Breast augmentation, 470/450cc Hello and thank you for your question. You are a great candidate for a breast augmentation. The size, profile, and shape of the implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue quality. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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June 7, 2020
Answer: Breast augmentation, 470/450cc Hello and thank you for your question. You are a great candidate for a breast augmentation. The size, profile, and shape of the implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue quality. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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