Is it possible to make a third from the first size? Maximum breast enlargement

Breast augmentation surgeries are the most popular in plastic surgery. Thanks to them, women get rid of psychological discomfort and feelings of inferiority and feel the most charming and attractive. Modern medicine offers a safe and effective way to enlarge breasts of the first size to the second and even the third. However, when selecting an implant, the responsible plastic surgeon will take into account a number of individual parameters of the patient. This is the only way to achieve excellent results in which the breasts will look natural.

Letting the Surgeon Choose Breast Size: Is It Really a Good Idea?

Looking at photos before and after plastic surgery, consulting with friends and on forums, the potential patient chooses the breast shape she likes. She thinks with full confidence that her breasts will look like in the photo, and insists on her own. Several factors indicate that this is a utopia:

• Close people cannot give an objective assessment depending on personal perception:
  some are quite satisfied with the appearance of a woman without surgery and believe that nothing needs to be changed;
• others have their own ideal and claim that their advice is the most correct;
• still others simply do not want to participate in the choice, so as not to be “extreme” in case of failure.
• Each woman has her own individual characteristics, so you cannot rely on the advice of friends who have undergone augmentation mammoplasty. Even in cases where a friend with size 4 breasts evokes admiration and names the specific model of endoprostheses that were installed for her. It is likely that she has a completely different body type, and these are the types of implants that will not suit you. As a result, they can only spoil your appearance - it will be noticeable that the breasts are silicone.
• The shape and size of implants, “won” in a dispute with a surgeon, are likely to cause health problems: back pain, fatigue, numbness of skin areas, etc.

Only a doctor can objectively assess what size breast implants will suit a particular patient. He, of course, also takes into account her personal preferences.

What does very expensive and suspiciously cheap mean?

When choosing a clinic and a plastic surgeon, the patient must first take into account what services are included in the cost of breast augmentation. This will help you save money and avoid additional waste.

Why are prices reasonable in one clinic, but overpriced in another? This question is considered the most common among women who decide to undergo augmentation mammoplasty.

For example, advertising informs that a number of centers offer to perform an operation for 150 thousand rubles, and the medical institution “On Clinic” is ready to enlarge breasts for 120 thousand rubles.

The fact is that the cost of plastic surgery directly depends on the assessment of the specialist’s work. The more positive characteristics and reviews a surgeon has, the more expensive the operation will be.

Based on this, the amount charged for the services of an aesthetic medical institution is an indicator of the quality and professionalism of the operations performed.

A novice plastic surgeon cannot afford to rate his work highly. The same applies to medical institutions. The lower its prestige and fame, the cheaper augmentation mammoplasty will cost.

Learn how to choose the right clinic and plastic surgeon from the video.

Factors influencing the choice of implant

The main goal of mammoplasty is the aesthetics and beauty of the bust after the installation of endoprostheses, regardless of the reasons that prompted the patient to undergo surgery. To achieve this, the surgeon takes into account many factors:

• Natural bust size. The implant becomes a complement to the mammary gland, and not a replacement for it. Identical models of endoprostheses give different results to women with initial breast volumes of the 1st and 2nd bra cup sizes.
• Patient's height. For a petite woman, a large endoprosthesis will give off an artificial breast, while for a tall woman it will be an excellent addition because it will look more natural.
• Width of the chest. For a patient with a thin build, a medium-sized implant will seem huge, but the breasts of a woman with a broad back will not visually enlarge the breasts at all.
• Breast shape. If the height of women and the size of the bra cup are equal, it may be necessary to choose implants of different sizes if the bust of one remains elastic, and the second has severe ptosis (sagging).
• Curvature of the chest. The location of the bone tissue can make the breasts appear more prominent or “hide” part of them.
• Skin elasticity. The inability to sufficiently stretch the dermis becomes an obstacle to installing an implant of the desired size.
• Health problems. The weight of a silicone breast implant depends on a certain volume, and it may be unacceptable for spinal diseases.

Pricing factors

What is the cost of breast augmentation surgery? This question is asked by every woman who decides to change her appearance for the better and correct her body.

Let's figure out what nuances will affect the final amount to be paid. First, let's look at minor factors that can change the cost of the operation.

These include:

• status of the medical institution;
• territorial location of the clinic;
• qualifications of the specialist and the fame of his name.

Once a woman has decided on the choice of a medical center and a plastic surgeon, a consultation with a specialist becomes a mandatory paid event.

At the appointment, the surgeon determines what type of woman’s breasts are:

• bust of a nulliparous woman;
• postpartum breast sagging and significant changes in shape;
• asymmetrical mammary glands in terms of size and shape;
• small breasts that a woman wants to enlarge to extravagant sizes.

Next, the specialist talks in detail about all stages of the operation, the recovery period, possible consequences, gives recommendations regarding sizes (there are restrictions in the direction of mammary gland enlargement), the location of the implant, and asks questions that will need to be answered as meaningfully as possible.

How to choose the right breast implant size

It is better to go to the first appointment prepared in order to obtain the doctor’s approval for augmentation mammoplasty. You can determine the approximate size of the endoprosthesis yourself by taking the necessary measurements:

1. Mark a straight line from the hollow between the collarbones to the navel.
2. Draw a parallel at a distance of 1.5-2 cm from line A. It should not be as long - the upper point is at the level of the armpit, the lower point is under the chest.
3. Draw a horizontal line from the armpit to line A to make a perpendicular.
4. From the lower edge of the nipple, draw a vertical line 5-6 cm long and mark a point.
5. Draw a perpendicular to line A, passing through point D. Then you need to connect a point on the armpit of line B with an inclined line until it intersects with line D. And take two measurements: 1st - horizontally through the middle of the nipple from line B to the inclined line, 2nd — vertically through the middle of the nipple from line B to line D.

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Scheme

Based on the results obtained, you need to select the volume of breast implants using the table.

Only a difference of 100 ml will be significant. A smaller volume does not affect the visual or sensations in any way, so there is no need to suffer from doubts because of 40-50 ml.

The smallest value will be appropriate.

Comparison of results AFTER surgery

Result of the operation after 2 months/1 year/4 years.

Before surgery

2 months after surgery

One year after surgery

4 years after surgery

What does the incision in the armpit through which the implant was installed look like?

Using external sizers

When agreeing to surgery, you must understand that breast implants are not pads that can be removed or replaced with others. This is a part of the body, and it should feel comfortable at work, when playing sports, while sleeping and walking.

All manufacturers of endoprostheses offer sizers that can be worn for some time before mammoplasty in order to choose the appropriate size, but taking into account the following recommendations:

• Wear a tight-fitting bra, preferably a sports bra. Sizers cover the breasts rather than being underneath the muscle or gland, so they don't give a clear look without proper tightening.
• Wear different clothes, changing styles and colors. Tight-fitting tops visually add volume, while loose fits reduce it.
• When you look in the mirror, imagine that you see another woman and give an objective assessment of “her” appearance.

It is also worth finding out the opinion of family members, not forgetting that they may have their own ideals of proportions.

Operation

Local anesthesia is administered.

An incision is made in the armpit.

Inserting the endoscope into the chest pocket.

Separation of tissues, including the pectoralis major muscle.

Coagulation of the chest pocket using an endoscopic roller, it allows you to seal even the smallest capillaries and intercostal vessels.

Selection and installation of implants taking into account the anatomical characteristics of the patient.

Result after endoprosthetics of one breast.

What types of implants are there?

To get the bust of your dreams, not only the volume, but also the shape of the endoprosthesis is important. They come in two types:

• Round. They create maximum plumpness and lift of the bust, but give off a “silicone-like” appearance, especially if the volume is chosen incorrectly. The positive aspect is the natural shape during active movements, in a horizontal position of the woman.
• Teardrop-shaped. They resemble the natural shape of the breast, which is why they are called anatomical. But such implants have a disadvantage: when a woman lies on her back, her breasts do not “spread out” like real ones, but protrude upward.

There are positive and negative aspects to installing a certain type of endoprosthesis. The choice is made after studying many physiological and aesthetic indicators, taking into account contraindications.

Is silicone implantation safe?

Manipulation with a scalpel always carries a risk of worsening the condition. No doctor guarantees a favorable outcome, since complications are likely:

• 
  miscalculations in the dose of anesthetic substance during anesthesia;

• the body rejects the foreign element, and then it is difficult for the implant to take root;
• during installation, the infection is brought inside and inflammation begins;
• After the operation, pain occurs, rehabilitation lasts up to six months, during which time you will have to pay for treatment;
• large hematomas due to the accumulation of blood under the skin are removed surgically;
• in 5% of women, nipples lose sensitivity;
• it is impossible to feed a newborn if the operation affected the areola and the milk ducts were damaged;
• the implant shell is sometimes damaged during an accident, fall or other types of injuries;
• There are many cases when the endoprosthesis is displaced.

All operations that are performed repeatedly cost more. When explantation is done, the skin needs to be tightened, which leaves large scars on the chest. There are negative aspects of mammoplasty - which surgeons are silent about.

Mammoplasty: size 3

Breasts of this volume look natural and beautiful in some women, too unnatural in others, and almost invisible in others. And when a patient tells the doctor that she wants a size 3 bust, she means the depth of the bra cup.

The surgeon cannot determine how many ml the patient wants based only on the desire for “size 3”. And all because there is simply no such magnitude. With the same size C, but different amounts of coverage under the bust (for example, 80 cm and 72 cm), the bra cups are different.

What is possible?

If at the third preventive examination your surgeon decides that healing is going well, then many restrictions will be lifted. There will only be a small part of the rules that will need to be followed for about another year, but in general you can do all the things you love.

So, after the 3rd month you can:

• Remove compression garments.
  Now that the implant is securely fixed and the breasts have acquired a beautiful shape, you can say goodbye to compression underwear and replace them with beautiful bras. Products with a push-up effect, as well as with hard bones that can injure delicate skin, should be avoided. They are not recommended for breasts without surgery, and even more so for implanted breasts. It is worth giving preference to loose, preferably seamless bras made from natural, breathable fabrics such as silk. It is better to take a size slightly larger than yours so that nothing squeezes your chest. For sports, you should choose a comfortable sports top to avoid unnecessary shaking.
• Sleep on your stomach.
  If before the operation your favorite sleeping position was on your stomach, then after the 3rd month you can return to it again. By this time, a dense capsule will have formed around the implant and it will not move anywhere, no matter how you lie down. The stitches will also heal enough to withstand the pressure of the body.
• Exercise.
  You will still have to wait a while with heavy power loads to tear the pectoral muscle, but light exercises are quite acceptable. These include yoga, swimming, Pilates, gentle running, jumping rope and other activities that involve shaking. You need to exercise strictly in a sports top, and be sure to agree on a training plan with your doctor and trainer. It is important to remember moderation and not to overload the body suddenly. Introduce loads slowly, starting with simple exercises and gradually moving to more complex ones.
• To take a bath.
  Those who love to soak in the bath can once again enjoy this pleasant activity. The main thing is to keep the water temperature under control - it should not be hot, but just warm.
• Swim in the sea or pool.
  If the stitches are strong enough to withstand exposure to water without risk of infection, your doctor will give you permission to swim freely both in the pool and in the sea.
• Sunbathe.
  You can sunbathe on the beach or in the solarium, but provided that your breasts are covered with thick swimsuit fabric. If the scars are exposed to ultraviolet rays, they will become more noticeable and the breasts will not look as aesthetically pleasing. If you really want to lie in the sun topless, use a high-quality sunscreen.
• Visit the bathhouse.
  If possible, it is recommended not to go to the bathhouse or sauna for at least 6 months after mammoplasty, since high temperatures have a bad effect on the quality of the sutures and can also lead to deformation of the implant. However, if recovery proceeds without complications, then a short visit to the hammam may be acceptable.

Breast surgery size 4 and larger

Curvy shapes are not suitable for everyone, and besides, the installation of large-volume implants may simply be contraindicated for health reasons.

In medical practice, there are many cases when a woman insists on the desired size of breast implants. Such situations often arise when talking with patients of short stature and thin build. Despite the surgeons' warnings about possible complications and a difficult rehabilitation period, the patient undergoes surgery. In 35% of cases, these are candidates for revision mammoplasty, during which the endoprosthesis is replaced with a smaller model.

Before mammoplasty, the plastic surgeon carries out a lot of preparatory work to ensure that the selected size of the endoprosthesis suits the patient. In many cases, doctors recommend that a woman not use sizers, but rice, measured in the desired volume in ml and poured into a nylon stocking. A thick sports bra is necessary in this case. It is also important to consider how much breast implants of a certain volume weigh. After all, the acquired beauty will cease to please you if your arms and back constantly hurt under the weight of endoprostheses.

Breast implant size chart

For your information, the article presents data from catalogs of manufacturers of thoracic endoprostheses.

The first table shows the average profile of Mentor round implants with a textured Siltex shell and Cogesive filler.

The second table shows the size table of round Monobloc®Silicone implants with a textured surface from Arion. Medium Profile (HP).