Cynthia M. Goodman, MD
Marin Plastic Surgeon
Recent answer posted by Cynthia M. Goodman, MD
Q: How to choose breast implant size?
Implant size is based on your breast width, skin elasticity (i.e. whether you have breast fed before or not or lost a significant amount of weight), and amount of breast tissue you have to camouflage the implant. The more you have in each of the above categories, the bigger the implant you can have.
However, it is important to pick an implant that is proportional to the rest of your body. If you pick too small of an implant then it will look like a little tennis ball under your breast. If you pick too large of an implant you will look too top heavy.
I usually measure the patient in the office and then have the patient try on bras with various size implants that fit within their body dimensions. Together we pick a size that best suits the patient and will give you the look you desire.
| Board certification | |
| Education | Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley, B.A. Biophysics/Medical Physics & Minor: Asian American Studies, 1989 Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1994 |
| Post-medical school training | Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Chief Resident, 2001 General Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, 1997 Fellowship: California State University, Sacramento, 1990 |
| Professional memberships | American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) |
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| Location | 1240 S Eliseo Dr Suite 201 Greenbrae, CA View map |