BREAST IMPLANT SIZING 101
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crap, deleted, I'll try again tomorrow, I found a bigger photo (without the catlove)
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Annie.. your killin' us with the photo thing....heheheheehehehe
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There, me with my nephews...whew...I suck at computer. Hi my Ta Ta Tiny buddy!.
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YOU STILL CANNOT SEE YOU TOO WELL... grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
go outside tomorrow... put on some sunglasses ( like me)... this keeps you hidden from icky stalkers....LOL... and TAKE YOUR PICTURE UP CLOSE...
THEN have your DD upload it for you.. SHE WILL KNOW HOW....LOL LOL..... I was ALWAYS calling my DS... ALWAYS.. to help me figure stuff out...
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Laura -- oh my! Should I be taking a pic with sunglasses???
Annie -- well at least I can see you are NOT your husband
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Ah, Laura, come on, I'm trying...I'm bad at this, but I'll give it a try, girls...don't expect miracles, tho. I would ask my kid, but she'd kill me if she thought I was posting my photo online. She'd scold me about internet safety, the little cyber girl that she is.
i think we ALL need sunglasses so we can be the "cool Ta Tas"...eh?
(laura, blow it up as wallpaper, then you can at least see me. I look the same, just older and fatter and of course with a new hoot. Photos like 3 years old. )
love ya
a
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I have a question ladies: For those of you who went bigger: would you go medium profile or high profile? My PS leans towards natural, but I am afraid I won't have enough projection. any thoughts?
Thanks for your input!
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Hi Deborah,
Several weeks ago you were kind enough to do your magic with the numbers and recommended I go with 475-500 cc high profile implants. I am now expanded to 420cc. My PS left it up to me at the last appt as to whether I stop or have additional ccs. I have very little fat on my upper chest and am feeling a bit uncertain about going any bigger. PS said he will be injecting some fat to even things out but what can I expect? Would it be beneficial to go a little smaller in size or to moderate profile implants? Thanks once again for your assistance!
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Thank you so much Whippetmom for your advice. I told my PS about a month ago that I want high profile since I like that look, but now I'm going to make sure he orders this types of implant. I'm glad to know the width of my expanders too...very helpful. Have a wonderful evening.0
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whippetmom - I met with my PS on Monday b/c I was still undecided on saline vs. silicone. I typed out 13 questions and he took the time and answered them all to my satisfaction. I asked him what size and kind of implants was he thinking and he wrote down exactly what you recommended for me at my final fill: Allergan 280-300cc's high profile. It made me smile. I went in there armed with questions that I've learned from you ladies. As I was leaving he said, "Good questions." Made me smile. Thank you, whippetmom, for your help and guidance. I was going to ask about the ones you recommended, but he said the same. Thank you! Appreciate you so much!0
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janleigh:
Here is your TE data which you provided previously:
TE: Mentor CPX 3 Siltex Med Height Model 7200 - 450 ccs
Width: 12.7 cm
Height: 10.8 cm
Proj: 7.0 cm
At 420 ccs, you are nearly at maximum fill. Your width will be the same - you might have a few millimeters [not centimeters] off in height/projection - no more. So at this point, as long as your PS is in agreement, you have sufficient expansion to exchange to a 475 cc/500 cc high profile implant.
Allergan is the only mfr with a 475 cc high profile silicone implant. The dimensions: 12.6 cm width by 5.5 cm projection.
If your PS can use a 500 cc implant - he might prefer Mentor: The dimensions: 13.2 cm width by 5.3 cm projection.
I think you have sufficient expansion, skin permitting, to exchange out now to either of the above two volume implants. You have a pretty narrow ribcage, which is why I would stick with the HPs. But you could go to the MPP profile, but you would at least want 450 ccs. You would lose projection. It depends on the look you want. The MPPs give a more "athletic" profile, which fits certain body types very nicely. Discuss these options with your PS...and perhaps he will be willing to take the HPs and MPPs into the OR and he can determine which works best at that time.
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MBJ: The style of implant your PS uses is going to be based on the width of your natural breast. You want an implant which matches the appearance of your native breast, after it has been augmented. When I look at your photos, I do have the feeling that you would look better with a moderate plus profile implant. Your TE is sitting up pretty high and I just fear that a high profile implant is going to lend an appearance which will be more difficult to replicate with the augmented native breast. You have more of an athletic build and I feel that the MPP lends itself as being the implant which works best on someone with your body habitus. An HP might be too Pamela Anderson on the MX side, while the other side is natural. Your PS can certainly order both styles and see which works best. Remember, your goal is gaining symmetry and this is going to mean more of a natural, lower profile appearance overall.
Just my 2 bitty cents.
Thank you for all of the nice comments!
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Deborah,
Thank you once again. Now that I am so close, guess I just need a little hand-holding! When I saw my BS last week she commented on how thin I am and then the doubt started. I had told my PS that I would like a little more than my original barely "B." And while I don't want to be disappointed, I also want what will look best on me! I know you understand and I appreciate so much your generous help! When I go in next week to see PS we can discuss these options.
Jan
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Hi Whippetmom- I need some advice from you on my progess. I am 9 weeks out from a bilateral nipple sparing surgery and filled to 250ccs now. I have Allergan 133FV (400cc) TE's in. My Dr said he could fill them to about 450cc's and doesn't like to over fill. My ribcage is 30" and I am 5'7" 125pds. I was planning on going with gummy bear implants but am undecided.My PS think they look more natural but I'm not sure if they will look too droopy. From what I'm reading here I feel like my TE's seem small and I am worried now that my result may be too small. I have read everything you say about cup size and variables. I just want to have a nice moderately full appearance for my ht,wt and size, what do you suggest. Do you think with gummies I would have to go smaller? I looked up the allergan cataloge and if he fills me to 450, the implant size for style 410FF was like 375, that seems really small! Do you have to get an implant that is the same width of your TE? I don't really understand what my options for an implant would be with the 133FV 400 size, can you help me wit this. If you need pictures of my frame I can email them you.
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Deborah: Thank you! I really didn't want the Pamela Anderson look but I really don't want to lose projection, either! I am going to look up the sizes again and realy the info to my PS, since he listens to me and to you! Thanks again--Have a great 4th of July weekend! I hope that it's clear at the beach so that you can see all of the beautiful fireworks!
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I finally have my exchange date: August 19th at 12 noon! thanks again!
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Woo hoo!!! PM Mykidsmom MBJ so she can put it in the top of the EC thread.
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MBJ: Here is the schtick: You are expanded to what....500 ccs? You are not going to want an implant which has the same dimensions of the TE, as symmetry is the issue - not size. So I do know that your PS is going to need to use a smaller volume implant on the MX side, in order to get a nice, natural appearance. You want an implant which will give the appearance of fullness in the lower pole, rather than the upper pole, because in the natural breast, fulllness lies below, not above. So let's say your PS uses a 450 cc or 475 cc implant on the MX side, the width of the MPP implant might better match the width of your native breast. Additionally, it is the width of the implant which helps fill out a bra - especially where there is a mastectomy defect. So let your PS make that determination. He may very well decide an HP works better, but you need to let him have the final say in this regard. You want everything to balance out nicely.
I am excited you have an exchange date!
Deborah
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janleigh:
Again, it all depends on your skin - how much your PS feels he can safely use - volume-wise. Once you talk with him and get his views on sizing, come back here and we can discuss it further...
Deborah
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sweetie2040:
Do you have a fairly long torso? Just wondering, as you have a tall height TE. I personally think that you would be happy with the Allergan or Mentor high profile smooth round silicone implant. 475 ccs or 500 ccs sounds like a very good size for you - just based on your vital statistics and the width of your TE. You might even be a candidate for a Style 45, which is an extra full projection style implant - 500 ccs. I am going to PM you with my email address...
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MBJ- So happy you have an exchange date now! I know for me it made all the difference in the world. It's great when you can see light at the end of the tunnel!
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MBJ - Yes, congratulations on your exchange date! The 'weapons' are coming out and soon!! 0
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Thank you Lilah & Kate! I already PM'd mykidsmom with my exchange date! Now it's just 2 months of waiting!
Deborah: I am expanded to 535 and when I go to my pre-op, he might put in a bit more to get a final stretch. That's so dissappointing to think he won't be able to go very big:=( I just couldn't stand to be stretched any further. The side where they tacked my skin down to ge the shape was pulling to much and so painful. I agree that I have to trust him to do his thing and make the best choice to get a match. Wait a minute--it's your birthday! You should be celebrating!
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Hello Ladies, I'm new to this site. SO GLAD i found it.
A little background- was diagnosed with stage 0 cancer , ductal carcinoma in situ DCIS 12/09. It was in the right breast, multifocal (3+ locations). Chose to have bilat mastectomy 1/20/10, with TE placed at same time. Unfortunately , once pathology results came back , the margin free of cancer was less tahn 1 mm in 2 areas. Half the specialists i saw recommended radiation as well, half were against it. Out of fear , i ended up getting radiation as well.
PS placed TE with max volume of 450 cc. I am now almost fully expanded , but they look small to me.
My questions is: Can the PS place final implants larger than the TE, or do they have to be smaller.
I read so many of the comments about 'gummy bears" . I have Kaiser insurance, so i believe those are not an option for me. Anyone else who is going thru this process has Kaiser insurance? What was your opinion?
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woo hoo MBJ!!!!! Thats great news! hopefully i'll be hot on your tail! lol
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trytostaypositive:
I have Kaiser insurance also and I am very happy with all of my care. I do have implants which are larger than were my TEs. Absolutely it is possible....skin viability permitting.....as it does require a larger volume of implant to match the dimensions of the TEs.
But here is what I need from you: Your height, weight, ribcage circumference [measuring just under the TEs] and the style of TE you have - I need to know the width of your TEs. You can PM me with this information if you like.
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MBJ:
Your PS will likely not be able to make a decision re: the volume of implant until surgery. I know your PS has a desire to make you happy and this is "a very good thing", as Martha would say.
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dawnhope: LOL! Yes, my uni-weapon will soon be kicked to the curb for soft & squishees!
kay: Yes! And then of course we will rule the world!!!
deborah: Thank you Birthday Girl!!!
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Thank you, whippetmom-- I realized I forgot to supply my ribcage circumference. It is 29 1/2". And, I just found my little card and it reads: Mentor Smooth Round High Profile Gel, Ref 350-4504BC for each breast.
About Breast Cancer Symptoms, If you have had radiation and want the reduced CC risk with saline or if you have some other reason for being against silicone, I understand.
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jones:
Your post is somewhat confusing. I have not spoken with you previously, have I? I am happy to help you if you have a specific request for information...
Please describe your link included with your post...
Deborah
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