BWD question - thank you

Madame Wilde · 09-12-2009, 09:19 PM

Dear Dr. Pelletiere,

My BWD was originally measured at 14 and 14.5, pre breast augmentation. My PS told me that meant I could have implants 12.0-12.5, maximum. So I went with 12.3. All ok, no problems.

Now I am having a re-do (same PS, he did a great job the first time, I just hate the projection) and he is suggesting (when I say suggesting, I mean, restricting me to) a Mentor, smooth, round 375cc HP, 12.0. What I would LIKE to have is a Mentor Mod+ or an Inspira (allergan) Mod+ 375cc implant. These are 12.8 and 13.0 - and he refuses to let me have either choice.

Should I follow his advice (and he IS a good surgeon) or seek another PS that will give me the implant that I want? Surely if my BWD was 14, I can fit these wider implants?

Many thanks for your time.

Dr. Pelletiere · 09-14-2009, 10:25 AM

I agree that you can fit those wider implants. Usually the BWD is the maximum I want a patients to go before the risks of rippling, etc. go up. Either of those implants you mentioned would do a good job, and would not be too wide if you are 14cm right now. I would discuss it with your surgeon, and if he does not agree, then a second opinion may not be a bad thing.

Madame Wilde · 09-14-2009, 04:57 PM

Fantastic! Thank you very much, Dr. Pelletiere!

09-12-2009, 09:19 PM	#1
Madame Wilde Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 202 Thanks: 66 Thanked 40 Times in 39 Posts	BWD question - thank you Dear Dr. Pelletiere, My BWD was originally measured at 14 and 14.5, pre breast augmentation. My PS told me that meant I could have implants 12.0-12.5, maximum. So I went with 12.3. All ok, no problems. Now I am having a re-do (same PS, he did a great job the first time, I just hate the projection) and he is suggesting (when I say suggesting, I mean, restricting me to) a Mentor, smooth, round 375cc HP, 12.0. What I would LIKE to have is a Mentor Mod+ or an Inspira (allergan) Mod+ 375cc implant. These are 12.8 and 13.0 - and he refuses to let me have either choice. Should I follow his advice (and he IS a good surgeon) or seek another PS that will give me the implant that I want? Surely if my BWD was 14, I can fit these wider implants? Many thanks for your time.

09-14-2009, 10:25 AM	#2
Dr. Pelletiere Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 416 Thanks: 3 Thanked 328 Times in 193 Posts	I agree that you can fit those wider implants. Usually the BWD is the maximum I want a patients to go before the risks of rippling, etc. go up. Either of those implants you mentioned would do a good job, and would not be too wide if you are 14cm right now. I would discuss it with your surgeon, and if he does not agree, then a second opinion may not be a bad thing. __________________ The above messages are not intended to substitute for direct medical advice or patient care. Proper medical/patient care can only come with direct patient interaction and a full examination. If you cannot accept this policy, please ignore my messages. Dr. Pelletiere specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery in and around Chicago. Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD 1602 Colonial Parkway Inverness, Illinois 60067 847.358.9444 office@pelletieresurgery.com www.pelletieresurgery.com

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09-14-2009, 04:57 PM	#3
Madame Wilde Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 202 Thanks: 66 Thanked 40 Times in 39 Posts	Fantastic! Thank you very much, Dr. Pelletiere!