Right Breast implants for average built with small breast size?

I'm about an average sized 19 year old female (140 lbs) with a barely 32AA chest. I am wanting to get Breast implants in the next year but I have no idea what implant type to go with that will look the most natural. I am so worried that because of how small I am at top, my implants will look fake. I don't need anything large I just want something there for me to work with. What is the best implant for me to use and should it be placed under or above the muscle?

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A: Sizing breast implants

John P. Di Saia, MD

Hello, Sizing really depends upon what you have in the way of tissue to cover things and your breast measurements. I would go under the muscle. Implant type is debatable. Silicone gel feels more natural, but has a higher chance of encapsulating (getting hard) over the long term. Most of my patients go with... more

A: Breast Implant Sizing

Farbod Esmailian, MD

This is not something that you can choose.  You need to have a consulation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the details with you and discuss your options.  The surgeon will then make a recommendation based on the desires that you put forth.  Take your time finding a plastic... more

A: Implants

Steven Wallach, MD

 The questions you pose are all very good. That is why you have a consultation with a doctor.  Volumes and shapes of implants are discussed so that the right choice is made with you.

A: Implant choice

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Being only 19 years old means, unless you have a congenital deformity that allows use of silicone implants as a reconstructive device, you can only get saline implants. It is difficult to get saline implants to look and feel very natural when your tissue coverage is lacking. First of all, if you move your... more

A: I recommend using disposable breast implant SIZERS during surgery.

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi! You can certainly have a natural looking breast  augmentation with rather small breast implants under the muscle.  Make sure your surgeon understands exactly what you want. Then, we use disposable sizers during surgery to see which is the best  size for you.  This is done before opening... more

A: Smooth round breast implants

Michael A. Marschall, MD

In my experience a simple smooth round implant provides the best outcome in most cases. The teardrop or anatomic implants have other associated problems and I feel they provide no real benefit in most cases.  Submuscular placement is typically preffered as it tends to keep the implant surface smoother... more

A: Implant choice

Leslie H. Stevens, MD

Just because you are small chested  does not mean you have to go with a large implant at the time of your augmentation. Breast implants come a many sizes and diameters. As a matter of fact, a smaller implant will have a more natural appearance and feel  in someone your age and cup size.  Your... more

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