Recommended Breast Implant Size for Tall Athletic Build?

asked 3 years ago by mommy2 in La Porte Indiana
Latest answer by John P. Stratis, MD
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Tags: breasts, breast size

I am looking into a breast job. How do I know what size is best for me? I am 5'9" and weight about 125 lbs. I have an athletic build. My size cup right now is about a B cup.

7 answers to Recommended Breast Implant Size for Tall Athletic Build?

Look for the look

There are many ways to try to settle upon size of breast implants. I have found that trying on implants with a sports bra and a top that is a bit snug gives a good idea of finding the look that you want. From there you and the plastic surgeon will come to a final size and style based on some additional information. All decisions usually have a positive and a negative. If you want a more natural look you usually need to have a smaller implant. If you want cleavage you may need a larger... more

John P. Stratis, MD
Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

Try out the "rice test"

There are many different ways to determine breast size and you may want to search for some of these online. You may alos want to look up the "rice test". This will give you a rough idea of what a certain volume will achieve. Unfortunately, plastic surgeons talk about size using cubic centimeters (cc) and patients' talk about cup size (A, B, C, D...). The rice test gives the patient and physcian an opporttunity to communicate.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Around 300 cc's.

Hi! 1) 300 cc's is just an educated guess. Pick a board certified plastic surgeon, and show him a picture of what you would like to look like. But don't go too big, because very large implants don't age well. 2) Then, during surgery, I recommend using a disposable implant SIZER to find the size that looks best in you, before opening the permanent implants. This takes the guess work out.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Only you AND your plastic surgeon can truly determine what size should be

When deciding on a size of implant for breast augmentation, there are many factors to take into consideration. It is not simply the height and weight. We need to know how many children you have had, whether you are breast feeding, whether you plan on having more children, whether the breasts are sagging, what your measurements are (sternum to nipple, breast width, medial and lateral pinch, breast height, upper pole pinch, evenness of the inframammary fold, etc.). Once we have all this... more

Sirish Maddali, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

Implant size should match your expectation

There is no greater disappointment after breast augmentation than to have a result that is too small, or too big for that matter. It can be easy to be swayed by other opinions of what you should look like, girlfriends, spouse, or your surgeons opinion of what size is "best". Breast augmentation is a time when you should be true to yourself and seek a size and look that fits how you would like to be. This does take some homework and exploration. You are not expected to know the... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Plan for consultation and discussion

A consultation with a Plastic Surgeon will allow elaboration of implant choices both in terms of size, projection, and gel or saline. Your natural breast diameter provides the best initial guide toward implant selection. Implants whose diamater are close to that provide the most natural results. This of course is variable upon your desires as to final size and shape. The best thing to do is to arrange consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon and explore the possibilites!... more

Michael A. Marschall, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

You need to be measured by your Plastic Surgeon.

The best way to determine the best size for your implants is through measurements of your body. Your Plastic Surgeon will measure the width of your breasts (breast diameter), and some other measurements like distance from the top of your sternum to your nipples and the distance from your nipples to the bottom crease of your breasts. He/she will then refer to a chart that will give the best possible implant choices for your body. I go over many pictures with my patients to determine what... more

David Rankin, MD
Jupiter Plastic Surgeon

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