BREAST IMPLANT SIZING 101
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But Brett: The moderate plus profile implants serve a good purpose. They are useful especially where a small volume implant must be used - because of the patient's body habitus, prior breast size and size of the TE used. So in this case, the moderate plus profile, with its wider base, presents a nice, probably more natural, even possibly more mature appearance on the chest wall. Personally, with a 30 inch ribcage, I feel that around 12.0 cm to 13.0 cm in width looks very nice and also the width is necessary, in many cases, so that the implants will be a bit closer together - so that there is not a huge gap in the cleavage area. Have you been on the pictures forum?
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Pam: I am so thrilled that it turned out so well for you! How marvelous! Would you PM me the name of your PS? I hope you post photos on the pic forum so that I can see them!!!
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Lilah: My skin has stretched considerably. I could use another 100 ccs. But I will wait until I absolutely have to exchange them.....or until I am 68, whichever comes first!
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Deborah - I haven't been on the pictures forum... where do I find it?
Also, what's a "mature" appearance? I'm not looking to be a playboy model, but I'm barely 40 and looking for nice, full boobs with a good projection! I'd still like to end up a large B/ small C at least! (if possible) The PS never said that he would be forced to use a small volume implant. He said that I would be able to "choose my size".My TEs have a very nice projection and actually look quite good - round and full (but hard as 2 rocks, of course) It's nice to have cleavage, too, and I'm hoping to have some after the exchange also.
I made an appt to go in and meet with the PS in 2 weeks so we can go over all of this and figure out how to proceed. The nurse has just been filling the TE's and I haven't seen the PS in 5 weeks or so. My nurse tells me that she'll just keep filling until I tell her to stop. I can stop or decide to continue to fill after I see the PS. I just want to feel confident that I'll be happy with the outcome. I'm concerned that the PS will be conservative, as you said they tend to be, and I'll end up looking pretty flat (small implants, not much projection, etc...) They assured me, I could go from and A to a C, if I choose to! But now I'm concerned that the TE that he used may limit my choices.
Brett
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Brett: The TE size your PS used is fine. It just sounds like your PS is pretty conservative.... I think your implant could get you to 450 ccs - but 425 ccs would be the minimum in the HP style. I am going to send you info so that you can go on the pictures forum. This will answer every single one of your questions.0
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whippetmom, Would I be able to see the picture forum too. I would like to see what I think I should look like. I wouldn't mind sending a picture so you can see what I am talking about. I have my 3rd opinion next thursday. Any helpful tips I should say this time. I am going to bring your suggestion size to the appt. Thanks
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Beads...I PM'd you...
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Had my 5th fill today and would love to hear what everyone thinks. I am now at 600cc in a 750cc expander. PS says one more fill. So I guess this is roughly how big the implants will be except i think he is going to go with high profile so I get more projection and not so hamburger bun looking. I feel ok just a little sore on one side, maybe because of a little capsular contraction. NOt bad though.
Posted on the pic forum the thread is called Delayed Tissue Expander Surgery
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All went well yesterday. My PS did some fat grafting but only a little because he claims he couldn't find enough fat.
I to might be doing more at the nipple reconstruction.I was told I got 400cc implants. I think that was the largest he brought in.
I'm still sore but expect to feel better in the next few days. Nausea it gone from the anesthesia thank goodness.
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Yeah Lago Congratulations!!!!
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Great to hear from you Lago! Take it easy and rest up. Keep us posted on how you are doing.
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Wahooo Lago!!!
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Congrats on your exchange Lago. I would be pleased to donate some fat for your next procedure!
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Christine my mom said the same. I think he just wasn't looking in the right places
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YAY Lago!!
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Congratulations Lago!!! Pig out until you go in for your nipple so they have lots of fat to harvest, lol!
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Thanks rebetata Wow you have 800!!!!!!!!! I am getting 650ml and will be so glad to be rid of these TE"S
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Congrats Lago....pics PLZ:)
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I'm still in bandages and training bra that I'm not supposed to remove. I think they are removing on Monday. I'm sure you know what white gauze looks like
I will add images on the picture forum when I take them.
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LOL Lago
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lol Lago
I cannot wait until the exchange I am really looking like a lopsided freak.
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lago.....One more step completed in this fun-filled journey! Cannot wait to see photos..... 0
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I'm sure by Monday I will look like I got beat into a local gang. I already have some black & blue from the fat grafting areas.
2 more steps. Nipples and tattoos. I'm sure the gals will have to settle before I do any of that.
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Carrol: I am impressed with how good you are looking at this point. So the size differential is completely comprised of capsular contracture?
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Lago maybe you should stop while you are ahead of the game and save yourself from deleting anymore posts !!!
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I only deleted one.
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Lago
Congrats on your exchange. So happy that you are doing well. Best wishes for a speedy recovery with no complications.
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whippetmom no the size I think is the same, it just looks different because one is higher, but it could be because there was more tissue taken out on the mx side, the other is prohpy. But they both have the same size expander and the same amount of saline in them. Not sure really what is causing them to look so different could be a combo of both things. But my PS keeps saying that there is less tissue on the high mx side where also he thinks has some cc and is the side that was hurting yesterday and still a bit sore today. But that is the side I think looks better. Not sure what he will do to even things out he does not seemed concerned. He says he likes the way it's looking and that right now we are just stretching. I don't know I wish he could tell me more but he is very tight lipped with promises or plans. I think he is concerned I will get my expectations too high.0
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Sorry for my stupidity, but is this the TE thread? Can't seem to find one with TE as the topic. I had a left side mx with expander placed on June 9. My PS put in 240 cc's then. I have my first fill tomorrow-- am a bit anxious. I will ask him the questions suggested by whippemom then. Do I provide my info in this thread, to discuss implant sizes?
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