Breast Implant Size Advice for a Conservative Look? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Breast Implant Size Advice for a Conservative Look?

I am 5'7", weighing 150 lbs, and and looking for a conservative look. What breast implant size will best suit me?

16 Doctor Answers | Asked by lulu1971 in boston, Mass
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BreastVIDEO (click here for link) Implant Size Advice for a Conservative Look? In the eye of the beholder.

What is conservative to one individual is not necessarily conservative to another. It is in the eye of the beholder. So let the surgeon know your preferences and what YOU consider to be conservative. Using sizers may help. A sample video below reveals the use of sizers. see video
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Breast implant sizing

The more breast surgery I do the more I realize that there is no correlation between the size or model (profile) of implant used and resulting cup size. This may have to do with several factors including: the amount of breast volume the patient starts with, the shape of the patient's chest wall (concave or convex), the type and model of breast implant selected (saline/silicone and low/moderate/high profile), bra manufacturer variance in cup sizes, the degree... more
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Breast implant size

Breast implant size is very personal and is dictated by your size, weight, current breast tissue, current breast size and your desired outcome. Discuss with your surgeon what you are expecting from your surgery and ask to see pictures of people who are your size. Bring pictures with you of what you would like your breasts to look like so you and your surgeon can be on the same page about size, placement and profile.

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Try on the Breast Implants before surgery

No one can tell you what breast implant 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 result, you will be able to make your own decision. Your surgeon can guide you but you should still see for yourself. Good luck.
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Conservative breast implants

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 usually with a "baggy test."
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Breast implant size for conservative look

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, droopy, bulbous, to the side etc)...I want it more refined...you know - BUT I don't want a Michael Jackson nose..." Your idea of conservative - may NOT be your plastic surgeon's to say more
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A seemingly simple question...

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. Good luck!
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What size implants are right for me?

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 the decision. Seek a well-qualified plastic surgeon and get a consultation. Good luck.
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For a conservative augmentation, be sure your surgeon in listening

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 despite what your friends, your significant others, and sometimes what your surgeon will say. The one look that is right for you is something you can find in yourself. Take these ideas with... more
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Breast augmentation sizing is a "process"

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 based on your specific anatomy will make realistic recommendations to help you come closest to achieving your goals. The goal of a conservative look usually means "natural". Your... more
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