Assurance for conservative Breast augmentation results?

    I don't often have my patients bring pictures. What I do is allow them to place the implants to be used in a sports bra, pull on a t-shirt, and look in the mirror. I encourage them to bring a friend they trust or their spouse and the only promise I can make is that you will not be bigger... more

I would suggest you "preview" your implant by using a breast implant sizer kit or by using the rice test. By using sizers, you will have a better impression of the final result.

I spend a lot of time with patients going over the size that they want.  It is critical to figure out what the patient desires.  After doing an accurate assessment and reviewing volumes and types of implants I have the patient go home and see if the volume matches up with what she requested.  A... more

I think a great way for patients to get an idea of what they would want in terms of size of breast implant is to use the rice test.  Take a ziplock type bag and find a medicine cup like the ones you get with Children's Motrin. The medicine cup is one ounce or 30cc's. Breast implant size is measured in... more

Certainly be secure with your discussion with your surgeons, but also look at the rationale for whatever is being done. You both have to understand what  "small" and what "a little bit bigger"  is. Bring in a padded bra that produces the result you want. Your surgeon can do... more

 It is very important that you feel comfortable with your surgeon. You need to make sure they are listening to you and understand your concerns and desires. I typically have 2-3 visits with my patients prior to doing any cosmetic procedure. It is vitally important that your surgeon knows you want a small... more

 As long as your surgeon has shown you photos of conservative results to demonstrate that they know how to do this, and as long as he or she is truly listenting to you, just go ahead with trust and confidence... more

Dayna, I must first ask why you are fearful of your surgeon making your breasts too large.  Was something said or alluded to by the surgeon that concerned you?  We usually take painstaking efforts to give our patients what they wish for, even if it's a small enhancement from an A cup to a B cup... more

There are some limitations when it comes to breast augmentation.  Mainly, as the implants get bigger, the diameter increases while the projection increases slightly.  One of the main things is to get the proper diameter to fit each half of the chest/breast.  Therefore, in order to size you... more

I see patients all the time that tell me their plastic surgeon made them too big and bigger than what they wanted. Bring pictures and tell your surgeon that you only want a B.  If he or she doesn't listen or doesn't seem to care then you need to find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that will give you... more