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What Breast Implant Size is Best?

asked 1 year ago by skinnyblond in Croatia, Europe
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 4,400 times
Tags: age 25-34, 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, A cup, implant size

Hello! Im 28years old, no children, 5''5', 119, 32A and want 32B.I prefer anatomical implants. Would I get with McGhan 295cc MF 410style too big or with 255cc to small breasts? I am in doubt with these sizes.. Thank you

14 answers to What Breast Implant Size is Best?

Picking the right implant size for you

I consider two factors when selecting implants for my patients: 1.Dimensional planning 2.Gel Implant Sizing system Dimensional planning – The measurements of your chest wall are taken. Also, the breast dimensions including the height, width, and current dimensions of each breast form the basis of dimensional planning. Based on these measurements, the implant size is recommended. This will give you a unique breast implant that is suited for your body frame. Even your... more

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

What size implants?

Short answer: that size and style implant should give you your desired result. Long answer: Bra sizes are confusing. More often than not, a woman is not wearing a correctly fitted bra, doesn't know her bra size, or doesn't know how a bra is fitted. Cup size is dependent on the "number" part of the bra size... a D cup in a 34 bra is a different size from a 42 bra. Outward projection is further determined by the "profile" of the implant. High school... more

William A. Wallace, MD, FACS
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

The implant "footprint" should match your chest

Skinnyblond: Your pre-op photo shows equivalent nipple position and fair volume symmetry, although your left inner lower breast is slightly more narrow than the right. Don't be dogmatic about having anatomical implants, rather discuss your aesthetic objectives with your Plastic Surgery Consultant. (S)/he should guide you to choosing an implant, which will not exceed the width of your chest, which will either produce a symmastia and/or excessive volume under... more

Lavinia Chong, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

How to pick breast implants.

How to pick breast implant sizes Article by George J. Beraka, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 1) This is the most common type of question on RealSelf. 2) It is the surgeon's job to pick the right breast implants, not the patient's. Implant selection is really pretty technical. 3) Make sure your surgeon REALLY understands the look you want. Mentioning a cup size is not enough. Show your surgeon pictures of breasts you like. 4) Then your surgeon has to tell you if... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Sizes

Without examining you, it is impossible to give you specific breast implant size recommendations. The sizing depends on your breast width, your tissue quality and your body shape. During your consultation, your plastic surgeon should be able to give you a range of options that you are good for your body type. Good luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Implant choices

It is diffficult to say what implant wouyld be best for you without an exam. I weill say that I am not a fan of anatomicals because they can rotate.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

What Breast Implant Size is Best?

It is a very personal decision. I recommend at least a 300 cc HP implant. The final choice is yours, but remember most "wish they went bigger". From MIAMI DR. Darryl j. Blinski

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

What Breast Implant Size is Best?

Choosing the appropriate breast implant is the decision that gives my patients the most stress when they embark upon a breast augmentation. It is impossible to know which implant is perfect but there are a number of aspects that need to be addressed. First is your anatomy and the existing size and shape of your breasts. Also, your desire for size. If you are looking for a smaller implant (under 300 cc) then you will likely have plenty of breast tissue to hide the implant... more

Vincent P. Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Don't try to figure out your own breast implant

As you have no training in plastic surgery and no experience, don't try to figure this out on your own. Work with an excellent surgeon who will guide you through the process and can show you potential results with sizers. Also, skip the anatomicals for augmentation as they cause more truble than the rounds and don't actually look more natural anyway.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Implant sizing

Dear Croatia: the process of choosing an implant is very different than it was years ago. Relative cc amounts have become almost meaningless in view of the fact that we can now choose the base width of the implant, the projection, and the height. This is especially true when a 410 implant is used. When a round implant is use, the base width and the projection can be altered, the vertical height and the base width are the same. It is up to an experienced surgeon to explain this to you and try... more

John E. Sherman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.nyplasticsurg.com

Breast implant sizing

Anatomical shaped implants will offer you no benefit and have potential drawbacks in breasts like yours that will do fine with round, smooth surface implants. The proper size implant in saline-filled or silicone gel-filled is one that has a diameter that matches the width of your breast upright with arms down minus about 3/4 of a cm. In addition to whether the implant is silicone gel or saline, the forward projection is your choice because the tissues will tolerate forward... more

Scott L. Replogle, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Implant sizing is done at your consultation.

Since there are many measurements that are taken at your consultation, online advice about implant sizes is not too accurate. When you go for your consultation, you will try on various sizes and projections. See what you are most comfortable with and go from there. Often it is helpful to bring a friend for a second opinion. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

The best breast implant size

The best breast implant size for you is the one that will give you the look that you feel you should be. Focus on the look of your breast, cup size, upper and inner fullness, softness, and leave the size of your implant to the surgeon. If the look is right you will forget the number. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Breast implant sizing

It is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired... more