Switch Saline for Silicone - Encino, CA

My first set I was a moderate+. When I first got them done I thought they looked good also. But after having kids and such I noticed it looked flatter. No projection. After seeing Dr. Bresnick. He explained to me having a 350cc is the same width as having a 400cc width. But with the high profile it would have more projection. I did increase it, which sounds a lot. But in reality it's the shape and size I eventually wanted to look like. So Dr told me rather than by hearing on the size of implant but looking at sizes to determine what I like. It surprised me just as much that I actually wanted to go up that much too. But my projection is spot on now. Also it's the pocket placement that the implant was put in. I did notice my first PS had make them too far apart so I expressed that they come in closer and Dr Bresnick made a cut closer to my chest bone. I hope that had answered your question. I can't express how important it is to see a good PS. And be honest with what you want and don't want.

I no longer feel like I have water balloons inside. Silicones feel much firmer but not by much. I just hated that squishing feeling salines have me. Almost like I can hear the water moving around. And I have barely any rippling if at all.

I no longer feel like I have water balloons inside. Silicones feel much firmer but not by much. I just hated that squishing feeling salines have me. Almost like I can hear the water moving around. And I have barely any rippling if at all.

Thanks for the compliment. :) I actually don't think you will look too heavy at all. I'm your height but at least 20 lbs heavier than you and I don't find myself looking too heavy. Make no mistake that going to 500cc's will of course make you notice it much more. And you will notice a difference in weight as I do. Yes. Some shirts will not fit proper but it's worth it in my opinion. I still love mine and very happy I went bigger. I can play them down if I need to. Your frame is not very big from what I can tell so I wouldn't worry looking too heavy. Honestly I think you should do what makes you feel comfortable with. I hope I helped in making a decision. And if all fails. If you trust your surgeon just express what you don't want to look like. Honesty is best.

So helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to write back. THANK YOU.

They are soft and thanks.

I've been under the muscle both times. The only difference with under is recovering will be a little more painful since they do cut into the muscle. After my first one the recovery was harder but the second time it wasn't so bad. I already had a pocket. I do believe going under covers more flaws if there are to be any at all. And my skin actually holds the implant better. In my opinion it looks more natural instead of 2 balls on my chest. Unless its the look your after. I say do whatever fits your life. Sometimes I wished I went over the muscle since I do lift weights and I see my chest muscle move and hate it. But I personally think if you go too big it will sag your skin later in life. So something to think about. Good luck

I'm quite broad in the shoulders and my chest is wide. I'm very athletic build and i know i wanted to match my body shape. I originally walked into the office thinking i wanted no more than 500cc's. Boy, was i wrong. He had shown me photos in a book and i guess my ideal size was around 650 cc's. So clearly i had no clue. I just knew what i wanted to look like on me. Dr. Bresnick is a great surgeon and answers all questions no matter how ridiculous. I do have side boobage but not overdone. I really left it to Dr. Bresnick to decide what my overall look will be after viewing photos and expressing my concern about working out. I love to lift weights and run and i didn't want any interference. So...in short , i think its really what your wife feels comfortable in. She's carrying those around. And i am just saying, they are heavy but perfect weight for me. And HP is the way to go. love mine and they are are perky without a bra. And make sure she's honest with what she really wants to have and concerns before deciding. Good Luck to her...

Here is something you should read.... I was just discussing this with a patient as a matter of fact. I think BWD is a fairly non-standard measurement- and by that I mean if three plastic surgeons measure you we may get three different numbers. Then there is the natural vs. ideal BWD. Let me explain- if your natural breast has a BWD of 13.5cm, but you have a 5cm gap between your breasts, then I would suggest an implant with a diameter of 15.5cm (to make up for a shortage of width of 2cm on each side leaving a 1cm gap in the center). If on the other hand your natural BWD is 13.5cm and you have absolutely no gap at all (some patients actually have a natural form of synmastia in the center), then you should probably consider an implant slightly less wide than your BWD (say 12.5cm perhaps). And finally, if your breasts/cleavage are perfect with a BWD of 13.5cm and you just want them larger, then chooe an implant with a diameter as close to your BWD as possible. So its not as simple as "my BWD is 11.5cm what implant should I use" but there are a lot of components/variables that go into the equation. If you spend the proper time measuring, evaluating, looking at ideal/inspiration photos, and trying on the implants, then you are much more likely to get a beautiful result! Sincerely, Don Revis MD www.SouthFloridaPlasticSurgery.com Hope this helps. But I have high profile and I'm broad. So depending on the size of implant you don't necessarily have to go with mod+.

Is don revis who did yours Or Steven bresnick?

Thanks by the way. I now understand bwd. I have a lot to learn about this and I'm a nurse. I need revision and I don't want to do this over and over as I see here on this site. It's scary to see what can happen!

Dr Bresnick is my surgeon who I can happily recommend with great bedside manners. But Dr Revis does do a lot of reconstructure surgeries. He is very active on breast forums and I found it helpful to read his work.

Xiaoling BA is upcoming this Friday morning..and she thinks you are her "ideal" for her best outcome!! She has struggled a little recently, because when she speaks to others about her plans to get 650, they draw back and tell her it's too much..lol She has one more meeting with doctor tomorrow to make final decision on appearance she wants and what warrants too big...really trying to stay away from size (cc) or cup size discussion and show breast appearance (spacing, pole fullness/positiion, amount of side boob, nipple placement on boob). Xiaoling's BWD is 16...curious if you remember yours? Don't remember seeing it on profile or any conversation string. BR, Chris and Xiaoling

My BWD is 13. And since hers is bigger than mine, i don't really see that being an issue about being too big. It scares everyone off when you talk about cc's only because it does sound big but in reality her frame can carry it. In no way will it be small but being too big is a matter of choice i guess...But i would choose the way it looks over hearing the cc's. I think if her PS would also make suggestions if he had concerns, any good one would. It really is a decision she wants to make for herself and what she is comfortable with. Best of luck on recovery.

Your really nice for replying..thanks for your comments...