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Breast Implant Surgery: Choosing the Right Size
For women considering breast implant surgery, selecting the perfect implant size is perhaps the biggest. Dr. Ali, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Birmingham, MI, understands the importance of this choice for decision for women seeking to enhance their bust. He has helped more than 1,000 women choose the breast implant shape and size they love. He will guide you through the process with expertise, patience and understanding.
In this detailed article, we explore the considerations of breast implant size selection, including terms like breast implant ‘projection’, ‘profile’, and shape, to help you achieve the results that will make you feel beautiful.
Breast Implant Surgery Considerations
Measuring Breast Implant Size
While most women think in terms of bra sizes – which combines the distance around the woman’s chest with a “cup size” – breast implants are measured a little differently. Breast implant size is typically measured in cubic centimeters (cc’s) and refers to the volume of the implants.
As you know every brand of bra fits a little differently – so you may be a 34C in one bra and a 32B cup in another bra. But CCs are an exact measure of volume – so that you achieve precisely the amount of increase you desire during breast implant surgery.
A very rough, general rule of thumb is that one cup size is about 175cc. In general, the amount of cc’s needed to increase cup size are: A cup to B cup: 250-300cc; A cup to C cup: 300-350cc; B cup to C cup 300 to 550cc; B cup to D cup 400 to 450cc; etc.
At AMAE Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, MI patients can choose from a complete range of breast implant surgery sizes to achieve their desired breast volume. During the consultation process in our Birmingham, MI office, Dr. Ali utilizes advanced Vectra 3D computer imaging to help patients visualize different breast implant surgery sizes and select the one that best suits their goals.
Breast Implant Size & Your Unique Body Proportions
One of the fundamental considerations in breast implant surgery is achieving harmony and balance with the patient’s natural body proportions. Dr. Ali carefully assesses each patient’s chest width, breast width, and overall physique to recommend breast implant surgery sizes that complement their frame and achieve a natural-looking result. Remember, everyone’s “frame” is different – which is why a breast implant consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali is so important.
For example, a 5-foot 4-inch female with a very narrow frame and small breasts will typically go from an A cup to a D cup with implants over 300cc – while a 6-foot-tall woman with broad shoulders and wide chest may barely increase from an A cup to a B cup with the same 300cc implants.
Breast Implant Surgery: Shape
Breast implants also come in various shapes, including round and teardrop (anatomical) shapes. Round implants (made of saline) offer fullness, roundness, and symmetry. Teardrop breast implants (made of silicone) mimic the natural contour of the breast and are fuller at the bottom for a more natural looking enhancement.
Dr. Ali discusses the advantages and considerations of each shape with patients to determine the most suitable option for their desired outcome.
Breast Implant Surgery: Projection & Profile
While “size matters” it isn’t the only consideration when selecting the right size implants. Breast implant ‘projection’ refers to the extent the breast “sticks out” from the chest wall. Breast implant ‘profile’ determines the width and height of the implant. Patients can choose from different projection options, including low, moderate, and high projection, to achieve their desired breast shape and contour.
Dr. Ali educates patients about the various projection and profile options available and recommends the most appropriate choice based on their aesthetic goals and anatomical characteristics – along with Vectra 3D imaging that enables you to see the breast implants you are considering from all angles, including the front and the sides.
Consultation Process for Breast Implant Surgery
Dr. Ali offers comprehensive consultations for breast implant surgery in Birmingham, MI, where patients can discuss their goals, preferences, and concerns – and ask as many questions as they like. Using Vectra 3D imaging technology, patients can also visualize potential outcomes and make decisions about breast implant surgery size, shape, projection, and profile.
Dr. Ali’s expertise and compassionate, patient, and personalized approach ensure that patients feel confident and empowered throughout the decision-making process.
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Choosing the right breast implant size is a crucial step in achieving beautiful and natural-looking results from breast augmentation surgery. Dr. Ali is a renowned plastic surgeon in Birmingham, MI, who has helped thousands of women get the breast implants they love. He will offer expert guidance and personalized care to help you select the breast implant size that will enhance your body and boost your confidence.
And at AMAE Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, MI with advanced Vectra 3D computer imaging, you can actually visualize your breast implant results before you choose your implant size and shape! So you know that you will choosing the right breast implant size for the most beautiful you!
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