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Breast
Implant Augmentation
Breast
Augmentation Cost
Types of Surgical Procedures -
Areola (Nipple) -
Transaxillary
(Underarm) -
Inframammary Fold
(Crease) -
Trans-Umbilical (Belly
Button) -
Submuscular (under
the muscle) -
Subglandular (over
the muscle)
Candidates For
Breast Implant Surgery
Types of Breast Implants -
Saline-Filled
-
High Profile / Standard -
Expandable
- Smooth / Textured
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Round / Tear-Drop
Choosing The
Right Implant Size
Breast
Augmentation Consultations
- Preparing
For Your Consultation
- What To
Expect
Risks of
Surgery
Before Your
Surgery
During The
Procedure
After Breast
Augmentation Surgery -
Massage and
Compression -
Mammograms and
Self-Exams
Finding The
Right Cosmetic Surgeon
Before Breast Augmentation Surgery
Removing
Breast Implants
Breast Implant
Glossary of Terms
Breast Implant
Complications -
Re-Operations
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Removal
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Rupture / Deflation
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Capsular Contracture
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Breast Pain
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Breast Sensation Changes
Highland Plastic Surgery Centers is a division of
Highland Medical Centers
OTHER RESOURCES:
Highland Pain Institute
Highland Bariatric Institute
Highland Sleep Institute
Highland GERD Institute
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Choosing The Right Breast Implant Size
Breast
augmentation offers a unique opportunity to
scientifically "customize" the shape of the breast
rather than just bra size. You may want to wear an
outfit that reveals more c l e a v a g e , change your
wardrobe style, or simply create the proper balance
between your breasts and hips. Generally, the larger
you want your cup size, the larger the breast implant
the surgeon will consider (measured in cubic
centimeters, or cc’s).
The McGhan®
BioDIMENSIONAL® Planning System is used with the Style
468 Shaped Breast Implants to help provide more
consistent and predictable results. With this unique
planning system, you and your surgeon can consider
important dimensions like breast width, height and
lateral protrusion to establish the ideal implant size
and shape to complement your figure.
Breast width
is significant, because it figures prominently in both
cleavage and lateral (sideways from the body)
protrusion. No other system provides such exacting
techniques to determine what breast implant will work
best for you. Your surgeon will also evaluate your
existing breast tissue to determine whether you have a
sufficient amount to cover the breast implant.
If you
desire a breast implant size too large for your tissue,
the doctor may warn you that breast implant edges may
be apparent or visible postoperatively. You may even
risk surgical complications. Also, excessively large
breast implants may not maintain as youthful an
appearance over time.
Breast size
is why the vast majority of us have breast
augmentation, because we want to increase our size
and/or have our breasts more proportionate to the rest
of our bodies. This can be very distressing, because we
tend to obsess over getting the perfect size, which is
completely understandable. Some women worry about going
too big, while others worry about not going big enough.
Having realistic expectations regarding size is a must.
You would not want to attempt to go too large, because
doing so could lead to serious complications, which
will result in more surgery, more recovery time, and
last, but certainly not least, more money. A good
doctor will not push the limits of your body by trying
to force a (too large) breast implant into your body.
Typically, implants do not appear as large as natural
breasts do. For instance, if, after your breast
augmentation, you wear a D cup bra, you will most
likely appear more like a C cup in clothes. Implanted
breasts do not look as large as natural breasts, so
keep this in mind when worrying about going to big.
"Trying on size" prior to your consultation with your
plastic surgeon is a very good idea. If you're very
flat-chested, ANYTHING seems big, but you will be
amazed at how quickly you adjust to the new, larger
size. It also gives you an idea of what you'd like to
look like, as well as a rough idea of how many cc's it
may take get that result.
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