The Physical Examination
About the Breast Augmentation Recovery Period
A/Prof Damian Marucci can provide you with the expert guidance you need to select the breast implants that are the right shape and size for you at his Kogorah plastic surgery practice, serving patients from throughout the Sydney region. Please contact our practice today to schedule your initial consultation with our experienced plastic surgeon.
There are some important parts of the physical examination which will be used to determine what volume implant is going to be the right one for you – one that is going to give you a result which is natural and proportional with you. Here are the basic measurements Dr Marucci will perform:
1. Base Width:
This is the measurement of the width of your breast. It is the most important factor in determining what volume augmentation you will end up having. For a given base width diameter, most breast implant manufacturers will then offer three or four options of projection.
2. Upper and lower soft tissue pinch test
It is important the breast implant has a good coverage of soft tissue; otherwise the shape of the implant will be clearly visible resulting in an unnatural result. If there is less than 2cm of “pinch” in the upper part of the breast, the implant should probably be placed under the muscle (rather than under the gland) to camouflage the presence of the implant.
3. Soft tissue stretch
Some women have tight skin over their breasts – in particular young women who have never had children. Women who have previously had a family often have loose skin over their breasts. Those patients with looser skin may need a larger implant to “fill up” the space. Those patients with tighter skin may be better off with a slightly smaller implant so the tissues of the breast aren’t over-stretched.
4. Nipple to infra mammary fold
This is the distance from the nipple to the fold underneath the breast. The nipple needs to be on the most projecting part of the implant. The nipple to IMF distance very occasionally needs to be adjusted to make sure this happens.
5. Sports bra sizing
Dr Marucci will get you to put on a sports bra and you will be given “sizers” of different volumes. You will then be able to see in the mirror roughly the kind of “look” you will get with an implant of a given volume. Dr Marucci wants you to have a natural result which is long lasting. Don’t go for too large an implant.
Learn More about Selecting the Right Size of Breast Implants
During your initial consultation to discuss breast augmentation with A/Prof Damian Marucci, he can help you determine the right size of breast implants in your particular case. We encourage you to contact our plastic surgery practice in Kogarah or Miranda today to schedule your consultation.
