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Michael S. Beckenstein, MD answers: How do I find the right size for breast augmentation?

I am 1.51m tall and am 28 years old. My current bra size is A. I would like to go for breast implants but would like to know if a full C cup would be fine? It is my dream size! I weigh 47kg as i am very short and petite but have a muscular built and at the moment my arms look too big for my breasts. Please let me know what you think.

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Michael S. Beckenstein, MD
10 months ago

Choosing the right size implant, for an augmentation, is the most important decision to be made after deciding to proceed with the surgery! You should have a good idea about what size range you would like to be prior to your visit with a board certified plastic surgeon. You should have an extensive discussion about size during your consultation and then suggestions should be made about ranges of implants for you. There are many ways to assist you in determining which implant may be best suited to you, and hopefully, your surgeon will provide these for you. Thus will assist you in deciding the right implant for you.

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A: Dimensional analysis is the best technique

Robert Oliver Jr., MD
12 months ago

While outcomes for cosmetic breast surgery are largely subjective, the biodemonsional method of selecting implants and assessing tissues is the most well documented for minimizing complciations.

Thin women will do better with small implants placed under the muscle in most instances. Forget cuo size when planning and look for the device that most suits your chest wall dimensions. Manuevers to widen or lower your natural boundries to accomadate larger devices are directly related to many of the complications from breast augmentation surgery.

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