Choosing the Right Breast Implant Size

Your concerns and questions regarding breast augmentation are very appropriate to all women undergoing this procedure. To begin with, I must strongly encourage you to see a board certified/eligible plastic surgeon that is experienced in breast surgery. For many reasons, this is the very most important step to take. After a thorough medical history and examination, he/she will be able to appropriately advise you. How do we determine the best implant size for you? There are many factors... more

Taking into account your height and weight, the surgeon should measure the base width behind your breast and this will determine which width implants will fit your body properly, not too wide or too narrow. Beyond that, the profile of the implant will determine the final "look" you get. The "moderate" profile will give you a natural look, one that looks real. The "moderate plus" will give you some excess upper pole fullenss, sort of like you had a push up bra... more

Choosing the right implant for you requires a discussion with a surgeon, and a good physical exam and history. I take a lot of time with patients going over this very question To tell you what size would be right for you without spending this time is not going to be accurate. 

SEE VIDEO FOR EXAMPLE OF A BREATS SIZING DEVICE: This is not an easy question to answer. Sizes vary tremendously based on numerous factors in addition to your goals. This includes both immediate and long term expectations/changes as well as your antomy and age. There are many techniques or devices available to help you decide and visualize the final result. This includes the rice test, zip lock baggie or condom filled with water, and breast implant sizers. Below is one available device.... more

Hello, You will find surgeons disagree on this topic.  You really need an exam to figure out sizing. Final sizing is done in the operating room using a sizer for my patients. Your breast diameter and the arrangement of the tissue you have right now also figure into the choice of implant. Best Regards.

Trackchich15200, The internet has a tremendous amount of good information, and we are happy to contribute to your decision process, but no one here can give you a proper answer except to have consultations. My general advice includes: There isn't a good conversion from cc's (or milliliters) to cup size. Also, I do not think patients get much help from comparing their pre-op breast size or appearance to their friends or pictures on the internet. The best way I have found for a patient to... more

During a consultation size is always discussed. An open discussion wtih your plastic surgeon will help you understand what size is right for your particular body build and for your individual desires. It is best to match the size of the implant to your tissue characteristics. If your skin is thin with little elasticity, you will find that a large implant which initially looks okay, will begin to stretch your breasts. Time, weight, and gravity are not on your side. If you have a chest... more

Trackchic, There is a range of implant volumes that will give you an augmentation to a full B or small C cup breast. You will probably be around the 200-250cc range. A more accurate determination can be made in consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon after evaluating your body frame and tissue characteristics. Many plastic surgeons will use "sizers" during the surgery to decide what volume gives you the best size for your needs. I would recommend a few different... more

Hi! Your expectations are very realistic and sound great. So many women want to go too big. The best implants for you will be about 200 cc's . I use Mentor round smooth walled Moderate PLUS profile or High profile implants (depending on the width of your chest). As I say, sizers take all the guess work out of picking size.. During surgery, we place a sizer in your breast and sit you up (you are asleep, of course). Then we place different volumes of saline into the sizer until we find... more

There is no easy answer. That is why a fair amount of time must, and should be, spent discussing options with you and your surgeon. Compromises usually are required since breast augmentation is an imperfect procedure. I usually start with measuring the dimensions of your native breast to see what implant size will "fit" you naturally. The more you can hide the implant behind your breast, the more natural. I start with the lowest profile. If this implant cannot satisfy you as far... more

Hello, A very accurate answer will require a little more info regarding your breast measures. However, in general, to go from a Cup A to small C, you will need an implant of 280 to 350cc. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon will get you the info you need. Hope that helps!