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FDA-Recommended FAQs for Women Considering Breast Augmentation Surgery

Breast implant attributes: shape, size, surface, incision & placement

Question. What shape, size, surface texturing, incision site, and placement site is recommended for me?

Answer. Implant size: During your office visits, Dr. Zevon will discuss options for implant size and style with you taking into account your anatomy and preference. He will show you before and after surgery photos of patients who resemble you to help you decide. You can “try on” implants of different size in our office. At home, you can use rice stuffed into zip-lock sandwich bags to help you decide. It’s convenient to use a 1-cup liquid measure marked in milliliters. Pour the rice into the cup. Every 30 milliliters of rice is approximately equivalent to 30 cc of implant volume. For example, a Size 300 cc breast implant is equivalent to 300 milliliters of rice. If you don’t have a 1 cup measure marked in milliliters, a rough conversion of milliliters to ounces is 30 milliliters = 1 ounce.
Implant style: Dr. Zevon will advise you if you are eligible for silicone implants. He may recommend considering a high-profile or low-profile implant rather than a medium-profile implant based on the anatomy and dimensions of your ribcage and other preferences.
Incision site: Dr. Zevon uses transaxillary, peri-areolar and inframammary crease incisions. He will recommend the incision site that will result in the least visible scars and will also take into account your preference as well as what type of surgery you are having. For example, women with very little natural breast tissue usually choose a transaxillary incision. Women having peri-areolar breastlift usually have the peri-areolar incision. Women with enough natural breast tissue to have a defined crease below the breast can have an inframammary crease incision if they wish.
Placement: Dr. Zevon places implants below the pectoral muscle in most cases, taking into account patient anatomy and preference. Although this placement results in somewhat more discomfort during the first week or so after the surgery, the pectoral muscle covers some of the more visible aspects of the implant resulting in a more natural appearance.

 

 

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The shape of THINGS to comeSM - Dr. Zevon is a board certified plastic surgeon practicing in New York City. At his plastic surgery office in Manhattan, he performs cosmetic surgery procedures such as liposuction, tummy tuck, face lift, and eyelid surgery. Dr. Zevon also specializes in breast surgery procedures such as breast augmentation, breast implants and breast lift. Visit Dr. Zevon's extensive archive of plastic surgery before and after photographs.

New York City · Breast Implants: Board-certified plastic surgeon Scott J. Zevon MD maintains this website to provide general health information to the public, not medical advice to individuals. If you are interested in breast implants, please contact us at our Manhattan plastic surgery office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Zevon.