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What is the Breast Implant Rice Test?

asked 1 year ago by anon
Latest answer by Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD
Question viewed 286 times
Tags: implant size, rice test

I saw "rice test" mentioned when considering the right breast implants. I have never heard of this and Googling it doesn't give me the answer.

7 answers to What is the Breast Implant Rice Test?

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Choosing breast implant size before breast augmentation

The most important decision for breast augmentation is to choose the correct breast implant size. Some doctors recommend filling in zip lock bags with different amounts of rice and then placing it in their bra, in order to see which size looks best on them. this method definitely works, but I have a better idea. I have my patients try on different size breast implants in a soft bra during their consultation.
S. Sean Younai, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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"The Rice Test" for determining breast implant size

I recommend that my patients do the "rice test" at home to help them determine what size implant they will want. We have found that using the sock part of an old pair of stockings works better than zip lock bags, as it is easier and more comfortable to move around. Get a soft bra, without underwire,  that would be the size you think you want, start with one cup of rice on each side, do not tie the stocking too tight, the rice needs to be able to move around a bit. Then try... more
Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

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Breast augmentation - rice test

As mentioned below you can measure the amount of rice in a bag placed behind your bra or t-shirt. Pour this into a measuring cup and the ml's is the same as cc's. This gives a rough estimate as when implants actually go into your body it looks different.
David E. Kim, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Rice test

The rice test is a simple way to see how you might look with a certain volume implant. It gives a rough estimate.  Measuring the rice in cc's in a measuring cup and placing that volume in a bag and then placing it in your loose bra over a t-shirt can help your decision to choose the right implant.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Rice test for implant estimation

The rice test is simply a "home" way of testing roughly how much volume you want to add to your breasts to like the size better.  You would be better served in terms of really seeing the various "looks" you can create by visiting a board certified plastic surgeon and trying on real implant sizers because these come in different profiles (projections) and the rice test doesn't.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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What is the Breast Implant Rice Test?

After a "quick" google search I found this 2008 article, hope it helps. If you are considering breast augmentation, choosing the right size for your implants is an important decision, especially considering that more than half of all breast revision surgeries are performed just to change the implant size. Breast implant volume is measured in "ccs" (cubic centimeters), and a given implant size may end up being a "C" cup on one woman's frame and a... more
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Rice test

The rice test is one way someone interested in having a BA can get an idea of the size implant they like.  Raw  rice is weighed in grams and then placed in a bag.  An old pair of stockings that have been cut and tied work well for this. Be careful not to tie the bag too tightly because you want the rice to sit snuggly over the breast, and not take on the appearance of a rubber ball.  Create several pairs in increments of 25 grams and compare them.  Although this... more
Beverly Friedlander, MD

Short Hills Plastic Surgeon

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