CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2023; 56(05): 431-438
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1775552
Original Article

Breast Augmentation in Transwomen: Can We have a Formula?

Sasanka Sekhar Chatterjee
1   Enhance Aesthetic and Cosmetic Clinic, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
2   Department of Plastic Surgery, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
,
Manoj Khanna
3   Enhance Cosmetic Clinic, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
,
Neelam Yadav
1   Enhance Aesthetic and Cosmetic Clinic, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
› Author Affiliations
 

Abstract

Background Breast augmentation in transwomen is a surgical challenge as there is no available guideline for preoperative assessment of breast implant size, which caters to them specifically. The aim of our study is to derive a formula for preoperative breast implant size estimation, which would remove the personal bias, help in one-to-one discussion, and better understanding, reducing operative time, cost, and revision surgery rate.

Methods This is a retrospective study conducted from October 2018 to December 2020. We maintained a routine protocol for measurements in our patients, which has been previously published. Linear multivariate regression equation was applied to derive a formula using minimum of parameters, namely, CC (chest circumference at the inframammary fold [IMF]), POMP (circumference at the point of maximum projection of breast mound), and LOWERDIFF (lower value of difference in each breast between the stretched nipple [IMF] and the nonstretched nipple [IMF distance]).

Results A total of 51 transwomen underwent surgery in this period. The mean volume of implant used was 354.51 mL. Complications consisted of pain and discomfort in six patients, delayed healing in two patients, and wound dehiscence in one. A formula for preoperative calculation of breast implant was obtained with these data. A mathematical correlation was found between complications encountered and the percentage by which the inserted implants exceeded the calculated size.

Conclusion We could estimate the breast implant size preoperatively through a simple formula that require only four anthropometric measurements. This equation is a significant advantage for the surgeon and a useful tool for patient education. Its usefulness will be established if applied in prospective studies. From our study, it appears 9% above the calculated size is better avoided.


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Introduction

Breasts are a symbol of feminity and therefore breast augmentation is among the most commonly performed surgeries among transwomen.[1] [2] This surgery not only brings an immediate and drastic change in their appearance but also provides a sense of sexual and psychosocial well-being.[3] There are several guidelines in choosing the size of breast implants in normal female patients.[4] [5] [6] [7] But we found no such guidelines for transwomen in spite of a thorough literature search. The guidelines for females are not applicable in transwomen for several reasons, such as difference in the shape of the thorax, tightness of skin, and lack of sufficient subcutaneous tissue in many. Moreover, transwomen usually desire very large implants, which can hardly be accommodated in their breast pocket. Preoperative implant size estimation streamlines the implant selection, which reduces the number of implants ordered and does not require multiple sizers. To this end, we were in search of a formula for preoperative assessment of the size of breast implants that can be applied to transwomen based on their body configuration. This is a pilot study, based on records of previously operated patients, and its usefulness can be established by applying the formula prospectively. Such an approach would help in preoperative patient counseling and create a realistic expectation from the patient. In summary, in this article we intend to provide a guideline for preoperative assessment of implant size for breast augmentation in transwomen. The aim of this studywas to provide a guideline for preoperative estimation of the required breast implant sizes in transwomen.


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Materials and Methods

Fifty-one patients presenting in our clinic between October 29, 2018 and December 31, 2020, were chosen for this study. It was a retrospective study with analysis of data obtained from our routine measurements.[8] Measurements were taken in the standing position with the help of a measuring tape. In all patients, high-profile microtextured round silicone gel implants (Motiva) were used. Implants were inserted in the subfascial pocket either via the inframammary or periareolar route depending on the size of the areola (≥4.5 cm hemicircumference). The following four measurements were found useful to obtain the three criteria necessary for arriving at a formula for calculating the size of breast implants:

  • Chest circumference (at the inframammary fold [IMF]) or CC.

  • Chest circumference at the point of maximum projection of breast mound (POMP)

  • Nipple to IMF distance (NIMF; right and left).

  • Nipple to IMF distance at maximum stretch (S-NIMF; right and left).

The values of the differences between S-NIMF and NIMF are Calculated for both breasts and the lower of the two values are taken into consideration for calculation.

Thus, the calculated implant size (CALIS) was dependent on CC, POMP, and LOWER DIFF.


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Results

All the data with the calculated and actual implant sizes (ACTIS) and the value of their differences are given in [Table 1].

Table 1

Patient's physical measurement, calculated and actual implant size and value of their differences

Patient no.

Chest circumference (CC)

Point of maximum projection (POMP)

Right breast N-IMF

Right breast S-NIMF

Difference between right N-IMF and S-NIMF (DIFFRB)

Left breast N-IMF

Left breast S-NIMF

Difference between left N-IMF and S-NIMF (DIFFLB)

Actual implant size (ACTIS)

Calculated implant size (CALIS), situation (1)

Difference between ACTIS and CALIS (1)

Calculated implant size (CALIS), situation (2)

Difference between ACTIS and CALIS (2)

1

88

93

5.5

8

2.5

5

8

3

325

342

16.955 (–)

331.6

6.56(–)

2

67

72

4

8

4

4

8

4

280

292.2

12.2 (–)

281.5

1.54(–)

3

80

88

5

7

2

5

7

2

350

327.1

22.86 (+)

318.9

31.1(+)

4

73

82

5

9

4

5

9

4

300

335.3

35.26 (–)

325

24.96(–)

5

89

96

6.6

9

2.4

7

9

2.5

380

355.5

24.52 (+)

353.2

26.83(+)

6

85

92

5

8

3

5

8

3

380

350

30.01 (+)

338.4

41.6(+)

7

90

93

5

7.5

2.5

5

7.5

2.5

350

336.8

13.165 (+)

327.3

22.8(+)

8

93

101

6

8

2

5

7.5

2.5

300

369.2

69.19 (–)

348.4

48.36(–)

9

76

82

5

7

2

5

7

2

300

303.1

3.08 (–)

297.6

2.38(+)

10

91

102

8

13

4.5

9

12

3

410

392.3

17.67 (+)

410.1

0.12(–)

11

86

91.5

5

8

3

5

8

3

380

344.5

35.455 (+)

333.7

46.28(+)

12

98

108

9

11

2

8

11

3

350

396.8

46.78 (–)

399

48.96(–)

13

85

92

6

10

4

7

10

3.5

380

356.1

23.885 (+)

358.7

21.35(+)

14

82

92

6

9

3

6

9

3

410

357.7

52.33 (+)

351.4

58.67(+)

15

80

87

5

8

3

5

8

3

380

333.9

46.06 (+)

324.3

55.7(+)

16

97

105

5.5

9

3.5

6

9

3.5

440

400.4

39.595 (+)

385.7

54.31(+)

17

77

84

4.2

6.5

2.3

5

6.5

1.5

300

305.9

5.935 (–)

308.7

8.72(–)

18

76

94

6

10

4

6

9.5

3.5

380

390.7

10.695 (–)

378.6

1.38(–)

19

101

104

5

8

3

5

8

3

325

378.3

53.27 (–)

363.5

38.52(–)

20

94

102

5.5

9

3.5

6

8.5

3

380

384.7

4.65 (–)

370.2

9.77(+)

21

91

102

6.5

9.5

3

7

10

3

410

392.3

17.67 (+)

395.4

14.58(+)

22

93

106

7

12

5

11

7

4

410

422.5

12.54 (–)

410.8

0.76(–)

23

88

93

6

9

3

7

9.5

2.5

300

342

41.955 (–)

357.1

57.06(–)

24

78

83

7

10.5

3.5

7

10

3

325

316

9.02 (+)

319.9

5.14(+)

25

94

100

6

8

2

6

8

2

350

360.9

10.86 (–)

354.9

4.88(–)

26

77

85

7

9.5

2.5

7

9.5

2.5

325

324

1.045 (+)

328.6

3.64(–)

27

82

86

4.5

6

1.5

5

6

1.5

280

304.7

24.675 (–)

296.1

16.09(–)

28

102

109

7

10

3

7

10

3

440

404.6

35.44 (+)

399.3

40.66(+)

29

81

91

5

10

5

5

9.5

4.5

325

372.8

47.835 (–)

355.9

30.92(–)

30

91

97

7

10

3

6

10

4

380

370

10.0275 (+)

356.9

23.08(+)

31

76

84.5

5

8

3

5

8.5

3.5

300

329.8

29.755 (–)

327.5

27.52(–)

32

92

99

6.5

10

3.5

6

10

4

380

378.6

1.415 (+)

369.7

10.26(+)

33

81

86

5

9

4

6

9

3

325

325.6

0.61 (–)

334.2

9.71(–)

34

78

84

5.5

8

2.5

6

8.5

3

325

315.6

9.375 (+)

318.7

6.29(+)

35

90

100

6.5

10

3.5

6

10

4

350

389.5

39.475 (–)

379.1

29.1(–)

36

76

81

5

8

3

5

8

3

300

309.6

9.56 (–)

303

3.02(–)

37

77

86

4

7

3

4

7

3

325

335.9

10.85 (–)

319.3

5.66(+)

38

80

86

5

8.5

3.5

5

8.5

3.5

325

334.3

9.295 (–)

324.5

0.5(+)

39

89

95

6

9

3

6

9

3.5

410

357.1

52.94 (+)

354.8

55.17(+)

40

82

88

4

6.5

2.5

4

6.5

2.5

350

328.5

21.535 (+)

313.2

36.76(+)

41

85

91

5

9

4

5

9

4

350

356.5

6.47 (–)

343.8

6.2(+)

42

85

91

6.5

10

3.5

7

9.5

3

350

344.2

5.78 (+)

341.4

8.65(+)

43

90

99

8

11

3

8

11

3

440

377.6

62.42 (+)

382

58(+)

44

84

90

4.5

7.5

3

4

8

4

350

341

8.99 (+)

331

19.02(+)

45

91

101

6

10

4

6

10

4

410

400.9

9.1 (+)

388.3

21.69(+)

46

80

89

6

9

3

6

9

3

350

345.5

4.52 (+)

340.8

9.2(+)

47

77

86

5.5

8

2.5

5

8

3

325

329.7

4.725 (–)

320.5

4.46(+)

48

108

120

7

10

3

8

10

2.5

460

446.5

13.455 (+)

444.6

15.39(+)

49

83

88.5

4

6

2

4

6.5

2.5

280

322.7

42.665 (–)

315.4

35.36(–)

50

92

100

7

9

2

7

9

2

380

366

14.02 (+)

356.7

23.26(+)

51

85

92.5

5

9

4

5

9

4

350

365.1

15.125 (–)

351.3

1.3(–)

A linear multivariate regression equation had been applied to determine the mathematical relation between the variables and to predict the dependent variable on the basis of the given values of the independent variable.

CALIS = –2.5593 × CC + 5.7766 × POMP + 12.2487 × LOWERDIFF.

The adjusted R 2 comes to 97.24% and the robustness of the formed equation is confirmed by a statistically significant F statistics as shown by the analysis of variance (ANOVA).

For the sake of simplicity, the equation is set as the following:

CALIS = –2.56 × CC + 5.78 × POMP + 12.25 × LOWERDIFF.

[Table 2] shows the details of patients' actual and CALIS, their differences, and percentages by which the inserted implants exceeded the calculated size. Those who had complications have also been highlighted.

Table 2

Details of patient's actual and calculated implant sizes, their differences and percentages by which inserted implants exceeded the calculated size

Patient no.

Chest circumference (CC)

Point of maximum projection (POMP)

Right breast N-IMF

Right breast S-NIMF

Difference between right N-IMF and S-NIMF (DIFFRB)

Left breast N-IMF

left breast S-NIMF

Difference between left N-IMF and S-NIMF (DIFFLB)

Actual implant size (ACTIS)

Calculated implant size (CALIS), situation (1)

Difference between ACTIS and CALIS (1)

Difference as % of CALIS

1

88

93

5.5

8

2.5

5

8

3

325

341.955

16.955 (–)

4.96

2

67

72

4

8

4

4

8

4

280

292.2

12.2 (–)

4.18

3

80

88

5

7

2

5

7

2

350

327.14

22.86 (+)

6.99

4

73

82

5

9

4

5

9

4

300

335.26

35.26 (–)

10.52

5

89

96

6.6

9

2.4

6.5

9

2.5

380

355.48

24.52 (+)

6.9

6

85

92

5

8

3

5

8

3

380

349.99

30.01 (+)

8.57

7

90

93

5

7.5

2.5

5

7.5

2.5

350

336.835

13.165 (+)

3.91

8

93

101

6

8

2

5

7.5

2.5

300

369.19

69.19 (–)

18.74

9

76

82

5

7

2

5

7

2

300

303.08

3.08 (–)

1.02

10

91

102

8

12.5

4.5

9

12

3

410

392.33

17.67 (+)

4.5

11

86

91.5

5

8

3

5

8

3

380

344.545

35.455 (+)

10.29

12

98

108

9

11

2

8

11

3

350

396.78

46.78 (–)

11.79

13

85

92

6

10

4

6.5

10

3.5

380

356.115

23.885 (+)

6.71

14

82

92

6

9

3

6

9

3

410

357.67

52.33 (+)

14.63

15

80

87

5

8

3

5

8

3

380

333.94

46.06 (+)

13.79

16

97

105

5.5

9

3.5

5.5

9

3.5

440

400.405

39.595 (+)

9.89

17

77

84

4.2

6.5

2.3

5

6.5

1.5

300

305.935

5.935 (–)

1.94

18

76

94

6

10

4

6

9.5

3.5

380

390.695

10.695 (–)

2.74

19

101

104

5

8

3

5

8

3

325

378.27

53.27 (–)

14.08

20

94

102

5.5

9

3.5

5.5

8.5

3

380

384.65

4.65 (–)

1.21

21

91

102

6.5

9.5

3

7

10

3

410

392.33

17.67 (+)

4.5

22

93

106

7

12

7

11

7

4

410

422.54

12.54 (–)

2.97

23

88

93

6

9

3

7

9.5

2.5

300

341.955

41.955 (–)

12.27

24

78

83

7

10.5

3.5

7

10

3

325

315.98

9.02 (+)

2.85

25

94

100

6

8

2

6

8

2

350

360.86

10.86 (–)

3.01

26

77

85

7

9.5

2.5

7

9.5

2.5

325

323.955

1.045 (+)

0.32

27

82

86

4.5

6

1.5

4.5

6

1.5

280

304.675

24.675 (–)

8.1

28

102

109

7

10

3

7

10

3

440

404.56

35.44 (+)

8.76

29

81

91

5

10

5

5

9.5

4.5

325

372.835

47.835 (–)

12.83

30

91

97

7

10

3

6

10

4

380

369.9725

10.0275 (+)

2.71

31

76

84.5

5

8

3

5

8.5

3.5

300

329.755

29.755 (–)

9.02

32

92

99

6.5

10

3.5

6

10

4

380

378.585

1.415 (+)

0.37

33

81

86

5

9

4

6

9

3

325

325.61

0.61 (–)

0.19

34

78

84

5.5

8

2.5

5.5

8.5

3

325

315.625

9.375 (+)

2.97

35

90

100

6.5

10

3.5

6

10

4

350

389.475

39.475 (–)

10.14

36

76

81

5

8

3

5

8

3

300

309.56

9.56 (–)

3.09

37

77

86

4

7

3

4

7

3

325

335.85

10.85 (–)

3.23

38

80

86

5

8.5

3.5

5

8.5

3.5

325

334.295

9.295 (–)

2.78

39

89

95

6

9

3

5.5

9

3.5

410

357.06

52.94 (+)

14.83

40

82

88

4

6.5

2.5

4

6.5

2.5

350

328.465

21.535 (+)

6.56

41

85

91

5

9

4

5

9

4

350

356.47

6.47 (–)

1.82

42

85

91

6.5

10

3.5

6.5

9.5

3

350

344.22

5.78 (+)

1.68

43

90

99

8

11

3

8

11

3

440

377.58

62.42 (+)

16.53

44

84

90

4.5

7.5

3

4

8

4

350

341.01

8.99 (+)

2.64

45

90.5

101

6

10

4

6

10

4

410

400.9

9.1 (+)

2.27

46

80

89

6

9

3

6

9

3

350

345.48

4.52 (+)

1.31

47

77

86

5.5

8

2.5

5

8

3

325

329.725

4.725 (–)

1.43

48

108

120

7

10

3

7.5

10

2.5

460

446.545

13.455 (+)

3.01

49

83

88.5

4

6

2

4

6.5

2.5

280

322.665

42.665 (-)

13.22

50

92

100

7

9

2

7

9

2

380

365.98

14.02 (+)

3.83

51

85

92.5

5

9

4

5

9

4

350

365.125

15.125 (-)

4.14

From the chart, it is evident that in 26 patients the ACTIS exceeded the calculated size. Of these, eight patients (Sl. nos. 6, 11, 14, 15, 16, 28, 39, and 43) exceeded the next available bigger size. One was lost to follow-up (Sl. no. 15). We checked the records to note that six of these patients (Sl. nos. 11, 14, 16, 28, 39, and 43—highlighted in bold in [Table 2]) did have postoperative discomfort, pain, delayed healing (in two), and wound dehiscence (in one necessitating secondary suturing). In the long term, stretching of skin, prominence of veins, and capsular contractures occurred, but none required operative intervention. A mathematical relation was found between the incidence of complications and the percentage by which the ACTIS exceeded the CALIS. This figure was around or equal to 9% (>8.76% to be specific) or above.

In 25 patients, implants of lesser size were inserted. None of them had any postoperative morbidity. Of these, in five patients, implants lesser than the next immediate lower size was inserted. On analysis, we found that availability of appropriate size of implants was the problem in four, but in one we could not find any explanation as to why the CALIS could not be inserted. Size differences of available Motiva high-profile round implants vary between 20 and 40 mL. We have used implant sizes ranging from 280 to 440 mL in which the differences in size varied from 20 to 30 mL.

[Figs. 1] [2] [3] are examples of different variations in calculated and actual sizes of implants inserted. A slight difference in values were noted when differences between S-NIMF and NIMF of both breasts were considered as shown in the “situation 2” columns in [Table 1], while in “situation 1,” only the lower of the two differences (LOWER DIFF) were considered. But for the sake of parsimony and easy applicability, situation 1 was considered in the final calculation of the implant size.

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Fig. 1 (A) Preoperative Antero posterior view of patient no. 41. (B) 18 months after implantation with motiva high profile 350cc implants antero posterior view of the same patient. (C) Preoperative Lateral view of patient no. 41. (D) 18 months after implantation with motiva high profile 350cc implants lateral view of same patient.
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Fig. 2 (A) Preoperative views. (B) Eleven months after implantation with high-profile 410-mL implants showing ptosis. The estimated implant size was 357.67 mL (case 14). Female breast pattern can be noted.
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Fig. 3 (A) Preoperative views of a case with tight skin envelope. (B) Eight months after implantation with 325-mL implants. While our calculation in this case estimated an implant size of 378.27 mL (case19), 380 mL would have been ideal.

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Discussion

Literature is sparse with regard to breast augmentation in transwomen and little or no data are available on the calculation of the implant size. The High Five decision support process, as advocated by Tebbetts and Adams,[6] is not applicable in transwomen. The procedure differs from that of females in several ways.[9] [10] Balakrishnan et al[11] noted that there is no quick formula for estimation of implant size in transgender patients. Most patients we operate on are castrated males and therefore the classic assessments for female breast augmentation is not applicable in transwomen despite some of them having a breast mound ([Fig. 3]). According to the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), exogenous hormones should be taken for 1 to 2 years to maximize growth of native breast tissue to facilitate surgical augmentation, but it is not a prerequisite for breast augmentation.[12] In our experience, very few of the patients actually conform to a regular hormone treatment plan and were found noncompliant when asked to undertake hormone therapy for 1 to 2 years prior to operation.

Weigert et al[3] noted a high satisfaction rate in their patients with an average implant size of 327 mL. Our value is slightly larger, that is, 354.51 mL using high-profile Motiva implants. Selection of implant size is based on the balance between assessment of the surgeon and expectations of patients. In transwomen, the demand for large breasts with an aesthetic cleavage is universal irrespective of their morphological characteristics. Some patients are also guided by members of their peer group. These create a challenge of fulfilling unrealistic expectations. A formula to guide their expectation and preoperative estimation by the surgeon is long overdue. Ideally the implant size inserted should be the nearest size available to the calculated one. Our experience indicated the existence of a mathematical correlation between different anthropometric measurements and implant sizes. The inserted implant size could exceed the calculated value if it was kept below 9%, corresponding roughly with the next available high-profile Motiva implants in the range we used.

The importance of the stretchability of skin over the breast mound should be taken into consideration in transwomen. Some of these patients had striae over the skin of the chest and they were self-medicating with steroid-containing creams. These cause thinning of skin, making it more difficult for the overlying skin to accommodate the stretch. In such patients, we would opt for a lower-volume implant than the calculated figure.

Overall, Motiva implants in sizes from 240 to 550 mL have a difference of 20 to 40 mL between the smaller and the next bigger size. In our series, the implant sizes varied from 280 to 440 mL. In this range, the differences between the smaller and the next bigger size varied from 20 to 30 mL. On the calculation of the bra and cup sizes, the literature stresses the importance of the difference in circumference at the point of maximum projection of the breasts or chest and the underbust.[13] [14] We took both into consideration in addition to the differences in patients of asymmetric breast mounds to arrive at a formula. We went back to check the records.

The reasons for discrepancy were the following:

  • Availability of the particular size.

  • Succumbing to the desire of the patient, which is not ideal.

  • Human error in measurements.

Limitation of this study is the small sample size. A multicentric study is desirable to find the usefulness of this pilot study.


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Conclusion

It is always difficult to find a formula when there are many variables, and the human body is not a rigid structure to be amenable to the exact measurements. Yet, in our clinical practice, we found that a simple, easy-to-apply mathematical formula can be arrived at for preoperative estimation of the breast implant size. Hence, it is invaluable as a guide to surgeons for better planning. By this formula, we hope to provide an objectively well-assessed choice of implant volume, so that a well-informed or educated patient with reasonable expectations gets an optimum and satisfactory outcome from a breast augmentation surgery.


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Conflict of Interest

None declared.

Acknowledgments

We would like to express our deep sense of gratitude to Dr. Rajib Bhattacharya, who helped us derive the formula from our data. Without his help, we could not have made any headway. We would also like to thank Ms. Sunita Dutta and operation theater personnel, Ms. Dutta in particular, for her untiring efforts in the pre- and postoperative periods.

  • References

  • 1 Morrison SD, Wilson SC, Mosser SW. Breast and body contouring for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals. Clin Plast Surg 2018; 45 (03) 333-342
  • 2 Kanhai RC, Hage JJ, Mulder JW. Long-term outcome of augmentation mammaplasty in male-to-female transsexuals: a questionnaire survey of 107 patients. Br J Plast Surg 2000; 53 (03) 209-211
  • 3 Weigert R, Frison E, Sessiecq Q, Al Mutairi K, Casoli V. Patient satisfaction with breasts and psychosocial, sexual, and physical well-being after breast augmentation in male-to-female transsexuals. Plast Reconstr Surg 2013; 132 (06) 1421-1429
  • 4 Adams Jr WP, Small KH. The process of breast augmentation with special focus on patient education, patient selection and implant selection. Clin Plast Surg 2015; 42 (04) 413-426
  • 5 Mallucci P, Branford OA. Shapes, proportions, and variations in breast aesthetic ideals: the definition of breast beauty, analysis, and surgical practice. Clin Plast Surg 2015; 42 (04) 451-464
  • 6 Tebbetts JB, Adams WP. Five critical decisions in breast augmentation using five measurements in 5 minutes: the high five decision support process. Plast Reconstr Surg 2005; 116 (07) 2005-2016
  • 7 El-Oteify M, Abdel Megeed H, Ahmed B, El- Shazly M. Assessment of the breast volume by a new simple formula. Indian J Plast Surg 2006; 39 (01) 13
  • 8 Chatterjee SS, Khanna M. Hundred and eleven cases of subfascial breast augmentation in trans women-a single-center experience. Indian J Plast Surg 2020; 53 (01) 51-58
  • 9 Kanhai RC, Hage JJ, Karim RB, Mulder JW. Exceptional presenting conditions and outcome of augmentation mammaplasty in male-to-female transsexuals. Ann Plast Surg 1999; 43 (05) 476-483
  • 10 Laub DR, Fisk N. A rehabilitation program for gender dysphoria syndrome by surgical sex change. Plast Reconstr Surg 1974; 53 (04) 388-403
  • 11 Balakrishnan TM, Nagarajan S, Jagmohan J. Retrospective study of prosthetic augmentation mammoplasty in transwomen. Indian J Plast Surg 2020; 53 (01) 42-50
  • 12 The World Professional Association for Transgender Health. Standards of care for the health of transsexual, transgender, and gender nonconforming people. 7th Version. 2011 . Accessed June 15, 2012 at: http://www.wpath.org
  • 13 Petcher Edward A. A new method for determining bra size and predicting post- augmentation breast size. Plast Reconstr Surg 1998; 102: 1259-1265
  • 14 Greenbaum AR, Heslop T, Morris J, Dunn KW. An investigation of the suitability of bra fit in women referred for reduction mammaplasty. Br J Plast Surg 2003; 56 (03) 230-236

Address for correspondence

Neelam Yadav, MCh
Aesthetic Trainee, Enhance Cosmetic Clinics
Kolkata, West Bengal
India   

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  • References

  • 1 Morrison SD, Wilson SC, Mosser SW. Breast and body contouring for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals. Clin Plast Surg 2018; 45 (03) 333-342
  • 2 Kanhai RC, Hage JJ, Mulder JW. Long-term outcome of augmentation mammaplasty in male-to-female transsexuals: a questionnaire survey of 107 patients. Br J Plast Surg 2000; 53 (03) 209-211
  • 3 Weigert R, Frison E, Sessiecq Q, Al Mutairi K, Casoli V. Patient satisfaction with breasts and psychosocial, sexual, and physical well-being after breast augmentation in male-to-female transsexuals. Plast Reconstr Surg 2013; 132 (06) 1421-1429
  • 4 Adams Jr WP, Small KH. The process of breast augmentation with special focus on patient education, patient selection and implant selection. Clin Plast Surg 2015; 42 (04) 413-426
  • 5 Mallucci P, Branford OA. Shapes, proportions, and variations in breast aesthetic ideals: the definition of breast beauty, analysis, and surgical practice. Clin Plast Surg 2015; 42 (04) 451-464
  • 6 Tebbetts JB, Adams WP. Five critical decisions in breast augmentation using five measurements in 5 minutes: the high five decision support process. Plast Reconstr Surg 2005; 116 (07) 2005-2016
  • 7 El-Oteify M, Abdel Megeed H, Ahmed B, El- Shazly M. Assessment of the breast volume by a new simple formula. Indian J Plast Surg 2006; 39 (01) 13
  • 8 Chatterjee SS, Khanna M. Hundred and eleven cases of subfascial breast augmentation in trans women-a single-center experience. Indian J Plast Surg 2020; 53 (01) 51-58
  • 9 Kanhai RC, Hage JJ, Karim RB, Mulder JW. Exceptional presenting conditions and outcome of augmentation mammaplasty in male-to-female transsexuals. Ann Plast Surg 1999; 43 (05) 476-483
  • 10 Laub DR, Fisk N. A rehabilitation program for gender dysphoria syndrome by surgical sex change. Plast Reconstr Surg 1974; 53 (04) 388-403
  • 11 Balakrishnan TM, Nagarajan S, Jagmohan J. Retrospective study of prosthetic augmentation mammoplasty in transwomen. Indian J Plast Surg 2020; 53 (01) 42-50
  • 12 The World Professional Association for Transgender Health. Standards of care for the health of transsexual, transgender, and gender nonconforming people. 7th Version. 2011 . Accessed June 15, 2012 at: http://www.wpath.org
  • 13 Petcher Edward A. A new method for determining bra size and predicting post- augmentation breast size. Plast Reconstr Surg 1998; 102: 1259-1265
  • 14 Greenbaum AR, Heslop T, Morris J, Dunn KW. An investigation of the suitability of bra fit in women referred for reduction mammaplasty. Br J Plast Surg 2003; 56 (03) 230-236

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Fig. 1 (A) Preoperative Antero posterior view of patient no. 41. (B) 18 months after implantation with motiva high profile 350cc implants antero posterior view of the same patient. (C) Preoperative Lateral view of patient no. 41. (D) 18 months after implantation with motiva high profile 350cc implants lateral view of same patient.
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Fig. 2 (A) Preoperative views. (B) Eleven months after implantation with high-profile 410-mL implants showing ptosis. The estimated implant size was 357.67 mL (case 14). Female breast pattern can be noted.
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Fig. 3 (A) Preoperative views of a case with tight skin envelope. (B) Eight months after implantation with 325-mL implants. While our calculation in this case estimated an implant size of 378.27 mL (case19), 380 mL would have been ideal.