Is measuring breast width common practice?

reagan · 11-19-2009, 02:02 PM

I am 5'1", 105 lbs. My ps put in 325cc Mentor mod profile. They are so wide and tall on me. Apparently mods aren't used very often by other surgeons because they are so wide? I called his office today to see what my breast width was pre-breast augmentation and the office assistant said that she doesn't think that he takes that measurement! My question is: Is measuring the breast width and staying within that for implants a standard practice or do most surgeons just "eyeball it"? What has your experience been with other colleagues and how they practice? I'm so frustrated because this is a very highly credited ps.

drghaderi · 11-28-2009, 02:19 PM

I would definitely recommend discussing any concerns about your surgery in person with your surgeon and not the office staff. They may not know the details of his exam and may give you an incorrect answer. As for measurements - they are key in determining the correct implant size. The breast width is only one of about 5 important measurements. We rely on science rather than "eyeballing" it. That gives you more consistent and better results. I am sure you have a f/u appointment coming up where all your concerns could be addressed. Good luck.

11-19-2009, 02:02 PM	#1
reagan Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Posts: 21 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Is measuring breast width common practice? I am 5'1", 105 lbs. My ps put in 325cc Mentor mod profile. They are so wide and tall on me. Apparently mods aren't used very often by other surgeons because they are so wide? I called his office today to see what my breast width was pre-breast augmentation and the office assistant said that she doesn't think that he takes that measurement! My question is: Is measuring the breast width and staying within that for implants a standard practice or do most surgeons just "eyeball it"? What has your experience been with other colleagues and how they practice? I'm so frustrated because this is a very highly credited ps.

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11-28-2009, 02:19 PM	#2
drghaderi Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saint Charles, Illinois Posts: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 23 Posts	I would definitely recommend discussing any concerns about your surgery in person with your surgeon and not the office staff. They may not know the details of his exam and may give you an incorrect answer. As for measurements - they are key in determining the correct implant size. The breast width is only one of about 5 important measurements. We rely on science rather than "eyeballing" it. That gives you more consistent and better results. I am sure you have a f/u appointment coming up where all your concerns could be addressed. Good luck.