Breast implant size advice for a conservative look?

No one can tell you what size you should have or what would be considered "conservative" for you. This will vary significantly from person to person. The best way for you to make your own decision is to try on implants of various sizes so you can see the potential result. Once you see the potential... more

It is a tough question to answer without knowing what you consider conservative.  This is something that is gone over with patients in the office during their exam. Once I get a feel for the patients desires I suggest an implant shape and size and then the patient goes home to test out my suggestions... more

Dear Lulu1971, We get this question ALL the time; Usually in 2 infamous versions: 1. "Doc...(charged pause)... I would like to be bigger....you know....bigger...but not like Dolly Parton..." 2. "Doc...(pause)..I hate my nose. It is too (usually one or more of the following choices:...big, wide,... more

Lulu, is sometimes the most difficult to answer.  What is "conservative" to you, may not be to many others.  I would recommend an in depth consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for an examination and discussion about what size implant will best help you to achieve your goals... more

 The only real way to answer this is to examine you. It is not simply a matter of size and weight in deciding on a size for breast implants. There are many other factors to take into account: body shape, breast shape, skin quality, breast width size, and desired result. All of these factors go together in... more

It goes without saying that breast size is a very personal issue and size can be relative in nature. What is a small C-cup to one can look and feel far too large to another. When considering breast augmentation it is very important to know what you want, what you feel inside, and stick with your feeling... more

 Your goal of a 'conservative look" or outcome is important to communicate to the surgeon you consult with.  The determination of the size, shape and style of the implant can be considered a "process". You should communicate your expectations and desires to your surgeon and she/he... more

Generally speaking, the smaller the implant the more natural the result. The more the final result is due to the implant, the less it looks like a breast; the more the natural breast contributes to the final result the more it looks like a breast. Now, that being said, I have found that patients are willing to... more

The most natural augmentation, in general, assuming you have normal shape without ptosis or sagging is when you choose the lowest  or least projecting implant that is entirely covered by the overlying normal breast tissue. That means the width of the implant should not be wider than the natural width of... more

Hi, unfortunately it's so hard to give you an idea of what size you might need without an examination.  The main things we look at are the base width of the breast and the quality of the skin.  Also, you may have a very specific idea of a desired size in mind that you can only determine by trying on... more