Q re BWD and sizing charts -- did you stick to it??

[Shazza]

Ok, so from what I've read, BWD should be a huge consideration when choosing implants and that PS should stick to w/in 1cm of patient's BWD.

I was wondering if everyone stuck to this or if you went bigger or smaller.

My BWD were measured as 10.6 and 11.4 (I am going to ask for a remeasure to double check) which limits me to a max of 350cc w/ the Natrelle HP style 20. I was considering Mod+, but the cc for my bwd is under 300cc (smaller than I want).

Has anyone experienced any problems from going outside of their bwd? Were your PS's sticklers for this?

Any help or experience would be vastly appreciated!

Thanks!

[bb8]

I haven't found a chart like that. And my PS never told me a max or minimum that I could go. I guess I should have asked. Where did you find that? I just noticed you're the same height as me but a LOT thinner. And I'm thin! That's beside the point. I have heard all doctors say the BWD is a huge factor. But your other stats are too. For example if you wear a 30" or 32" band, you'll get more out of the number of cc's than a 34 or 36" band would. I just got 300. I can tell you I'm thinking of a redo already a week out. I should have gone 350. I'm going to let things settle and pray 300 drops and fluffs A LOT- LOL But am prepared to get a redo. Some people even our height get great results from 300 and I'm praying I'm one of them but I know 350 would have been the better choice. I have to post some pics today so you see what I mean. I'm not small just not quite where I wanted to be. Ultimately communication with your doctor is key. All the best!

[PJC2]

Originally Posted by Shazza

Ok, so from what I've read, BWD should be a huge consideration when choosing implants and that PS should stick to w/in 1cm of patient's BWD.

I was wondering if everyone stuck to this or if you went bigger or smaller.

My BWD were measured as 10.6 and 11.4 (I am going to ask for a remeasure to double check) which limits me to a max of 350cc w/ the Natrelle HP style 20. I was considering Mod+, but the cc for my bwd is under 300cc (smaller than I want).

Has anyone experienced any problems from going outside of their bwd? Were your PS's sticklers for this?

Any help or experience would be vastly appreciated!

Thanks!

I just had my first consultation a few weeks ago and my PS said that my BWD was 13.2. He would not got go to much beyond that. When I went in I told him I wanted to go as "BIG" as I could. He originally said Natrelle HP style 20 silicone 500cc with a 13.0 width would be it. I pushed a little more up to a 550cc HP with a 13.5 width and he agreed, but that was it.

[mom3]

I too have read and been advised to stick close to the bwd. You don't want too look out of proportion or compromise tissue with an implant that does not "fit;" however, I am no expert. IMO, I would stick with my ps advise or pretty darn close. That's just me though. Best wishes

[babyfromheaven]

Originally Posted by Shazza

Ok, so from what I've read, BWD should be a huge consideration when choosing implants and that PS should stick to w/in 1cm of patient's BWD.

I was wondering if everyone stuck to this or if you went bigger or smaller.

My BWD were measured as 10.6 and 11.4 (I am going to ask for a remeasure to double check) which limits me to a max of 350cc w/ the Natrelle HP style 20. I was considering Mod+, but the cc for my bwd is under 300cc (smaller than I want).

Have you looked at the Naterelle HP style 45? That implant has the smallest diameter. If I remember right a 400cc implant has a diameter of 11.2cm. So maybe your PS can work with that style implant to give you more ccs.

Originally Posted by bb8

I haven't found a chart like that. And my PS never told me a max or minimum that I could go. I guess I should have asked. Where did you find that?

On the main site there is a page with the implant specs. It lists for the brand, style, and fill. It will give you the diameter and projection for each.
http://www.justbreastimplants.com/im...lant_specs.htm

[Kiwi77]

My PS had this chart with measurements and what implant would best suit me. I have BWD of 11-12. The implant i chose was 322cc cohesive gel textured Mod 12.5. She wouldnt go any larger than that. Actually she said no larger hat 355cc. But that looked crazy ridiculous on me.

[final_decision]

My PS has said the same thing as the others. His nurse also made the comment that if you go bigger than your BWD, a lot more complications could occur ie. symmatisa, CC, bottoming out...etc. I have a 13cm BWD and my PS said he would not do anything bigger than 400CC with the mod+ profile.

[AllButtNoBoobs]

I had a bwd of 13.? and I got a 700 cc hp implant on my first breast augmentation and i think the diameter was around 14... You can safely go 1cm over your bwd. I have link to a chart which shows the diameters of hps. I don't think theres too much you can do with mods unless you go under 300ccs.

http://www.***********.com/inforesou...ghsilicone.htm

I wanted mod + but my ps said I would be in like the 400-500 range if i went with that and thats not what i wanted. I dont think HP's are bad now that i have them in. FR me if you want to see pics

[Shazza]

Thanks everyone!
I got the chart off of JBI - the very page that babyfromheaven posted!

My PS wants to use Natrelle HP style 20, so I'll look into 45. Thanks!

I was wondering about all this b/c my PS will stay w/in 1cm, but I have seen so many post about going much bigger, when they are quite petite.

[Shazza]

Oh wow! I just checked out the Style 45 and that would allow me (he will go to a 11.4 bwd max) to go up to 460cc ! I think PS may not rec them for me though b/c after breast feeding I lost a lot of tissue and the write up says style 45 is better for those with 'adequate' soft tissue. It doesn't actually have a write up for 40 ?? Hm, I will bring that up for sure!

hm, 350 or 460?? Now I have something new to obsess about! ahhhhhhh

[xsnoflakex]

you know what i thought the exact same thing! thank u for posting this thread! 650 cc for me in HP is smaller in diameter and the same cc is mod + was exactly what my bwd is (14cm) but i wonder why both doc i went to for a consult recommend HP..hmm

you can find those charts anywhere..i googled it..
i went to 2 consults and one uses natrelle and the other mentor..here are the links to those charts..

this is for mentor:
http://www.mentorcorp.com/breastsurg...rod_round.htm#

this is for natrelle:
http://www.connallbreastsurgery.com/...zing_chart.pdf

hope that helps

[qrx1239]

I had a BWD of 11 and 11.5 and the biggest I went was 375 HP (11 cm?). He said I am now 13 cm and I can go bigger if I wanted. But I think boobie greed has gone away and I am sooo happy with them right now. The fluff fairy FINALLY paid me a visit a few days ago and they look amazing. Ill post pics soon. Good luck with sizing!!

[vickyvm]

I remember reading on one of those chart explanations a long time ago.. mod+ for patients with a narrow chest regular height, and High Profile for patients with a narrow chest who are also tall. I Know this doesnt always apply.