Nothing in breast augmentation stirs up as much anxiety as size. I believe that several factors need to be considered.
1. Dissatisfaction with breast size is the number one cause for re-operation in breast augmentation.
2. Do not go into breast augmentation seeking a specific breast size and cup size, this will surely lead to some degree of dissatisfaction with your final result. It is more important to gather together photographs of your likes and dislikes when it comes to breast size, shape and form. Photos both naked and in bathing suits or bras are helpful. Review these with your plastic surgeon prior to surgery so that you are each speaking the same language when it comes to size.
3. Sizing implants slipped into your bra can give you a relative estimate of breast implant volume. At least it will get you in the ball park.
4. An easy method is to get a bra that you want to wear after surgery. Get a measuring cup that is marked in ml or cc's. Measure out a specific amount of dry rice. In general for every 200 cc's of volume you will go up a cup size. (this will vary depending upon the base of your existing breast, if you have a very wide base it will require more volume, if you are narrow it will require less. Put the rice in a nylon stocking or baggy. Put this in your bra and move it around. This will give you an idea of size + or - 20%.
5. Remember that breast augmentation will only give you a bigger version of yourself. It will not look like any other breast. Every one starts at a different place as far as size and existing breast volume.
6. Go to websites where there are many before and after examples that you can print and bring to your consultation. This will help in the size discussion.
Good luck with your decisions.
