Am I a Candidate for Implant Surgery? What Size Implants for Me? (photo)

Im 18 5'2 - 5'3 , 125lb. I had a baby 7 months ago and went from a 32E/32F to a 34B after breastfeeding my daughter for two months. I have always had an hourglass body shape so I look very out of proportion. I have experienced a lot of sagging and changes in breast shape to one breast. This has really effected my self confidence as I am only 18. What size implants would I need to achieve my pre-baby breast size? Is it even possible for me to achieve my old size? Thanks for reading :)

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What Size Implants for M

A photo alone is no substitute for an in person exam at which time measurements will be taken. I like my patients to try on implants as a guide to choosing the size that will work best. It is quite likely that your surgeon will recommend a breast lift at the same time. A rough guide to cup size increase (and it is very rough) is one cup size increase for every 200-225 cc of implant volume, this based on a 36 band (the cups are smaller on a 34, still smaller on a 32). Cup... more

Sizing

Congratulations on motherhood. Your correct sizing can be determined with a few simple measurements. Start with a visit to a board certified plastic surgeon.

Breast Augmentation After Pregnancy

Hello, Congratulations and thank you for sharing your photo. I am certain that you are proud to be a mother with a healthy baby girl. I am sorry that you feel less confident after loosing quite a bit of breast mass and shape due to your pregnancy/breast feeding. It seems that you could benefit the most from a lift to resolve the ptosis (drooping) as well as a submuscular gel implant to increase the size of your breasts with the most natural look and feel possible... more

Implant Size Selection

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. However, there are... more

Implant size

Congratulations on your baby!! You are seven months after your baby and approximately five months after stopping breast feeding. You can consider improving the sagging and shape change by doing a breast lift (mastopexy). Regaining your size of a E/F cup when you are currently a B is tricky- the general rule of thumb is approximatley 200cc of implant for every 1 cup size increase. For a 5'3" person, 400cc is plenty for volume to avoid looking too "top heavy... more

Breast implants will restore your pre-baby size and increase your self-confidence.

You really did lose volume after pregnancy! Yes, you can get back your original breast size with implants of course and this will help get your confidence back. You do have some sagging too, and a vertical lift can correct this. You might want to start with the implants and hold off on the breast lift until later, particularly if you are planning to have more children. But there is no reason you cannot have the combined procedure either. I've attached a link to... more

Candidate for Breast Augmentation/Lift?

Thank you for the question and picture. Yes, at some point you may be a good candidate for breast augmentation ( as well as breast lifting) surgery. Ideally, you will have achieved a long-term stable weight and will have completed pregnancies as well. This is especially true if you are planning on additional pregnancies in the near future. Although I cannot provide you with precise advice without direct examination and a full communication of your goals, some... more

Breast implants and size

Thank you for your question and for providing the photos. While the photo is not a substitute for an examination, it helps greatly. I do think that an implant could be placed to restore the volume that you lost after your pregnancy. It is very common to lose some volume after pregnancies, and also common to develop some sag as the skin loses some of its elasticity. It does appear that you have some ptosis, or sag, as well as some asymmetry, which would require a lift to correct. The best... more

Candidate for Breast Augmentation? Implant Size?

Based on your photo, you are definitely a candidate for breast augmentation surgery. In order to figure out what sized implant you may need to get back to your pre-baby breast size, I recommend bringing your larger non-padded bras with you to your plastic surgeon's office. You will be able to place implant sizers in your old bra. Once you've chosen the sizer that fills that old bra, you've found the implant that will get you close to your previous breast size. Thanks for your question.... more