Right Breast Implants for Average Built with Small Breast Size?

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 saline unless they want quite large results.

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 surgeon, make sure that they are board certified and that they show the ASPS logo. Good luck.

 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.

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 breasts around gently on your chest, you should be able to see the outline of your natural breast, however small they are. The most natural implant will be a low profile implant whose... more

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 the permanent implants, and it takes the guess work out.

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 with less apparent ripples. Likewise movement of the muscle over the implant provides an internal "massage" and may minimize capsular contracture. Gel or saline implants would be... more

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 surgeon would most likely choose a saline implant for you because you are under 22 years old. (You are not entitled to have silicone implants unless you have a breast condition that can be... more