Breast implant size and placement for slim, sporty woman?

Almost all women who have had breast implants wish at one year that they had gone larger (at least in states other than California, where very large implants are the rule). In my experience, a 175 cc implant is hardly noticeable. 200 cc is a good choice, but 250 cc would also give you a very nice result... more

The right size for you really depends upon what several factors including approximate volume or cup size that you would like to get into. Of course base diameter of the breast and starting volume are just a few of the variables. 

To have a natural look, implant size and placement is very important. If you want a little breast volume and a natural look, I would recommend a subpectoral placement of a moderate profile implant. Implant size 250 to 280cc. You being very slender and sporty would make this approach and placement... more

 This is a very common question in my office and on realself.com. Breast implant sizing is a little bit of an art, but a lot of it is truly based on measurements. You need the base width of the breast tissue, medial and lateral pinch measurements, upper pole thickness. These are all very very important in... more

Under the muscle placement is a good choice for a thin patient with les than 3cm of tissue pinch in the upper pole of the breast. However,you will need to disuss with your surgeon the level of sports that you play. In general hardcore athelete are better off  being above the muscle. When it comes to size... more

Dear Katie This is a double edged sword. I would recommend going under the muscle with silicone implants. I think you are too thin for over unless you are a professional athelete. and the small amount of muscle would hinder your performance.  As far as size goes you need to take several things into... more

If you lift weights, placing the implants underneath the muscle may cause the implants to move every time you workout your chest muscles.  Placing the implants under the skin will avoid this, but you may see the outline of the implants.  Either way, it looks like you're a great candidate for implants... more

Hi! 1) I think you will find the BREAST AUGMENTATION page on my web site useful. 2)  200 cc's is a good guess, but the point is not to guess.  Your surgeon can put different disposable implant SIZERS in your breasts during surgery to see exactly what size looks most natural on you.  Then .we... more

Katie: Based on your picture and desires, I think you have very realistic goals for achieving a good result from breast augmentation surgery. Factors to be considered are 1) amount of breast tissue and elasticity of your skin 2) diameter of your breast 3) breast size you would like to achieve. I belive that... more

Katie, By your photo you are a thin woman so I agree with placement in the submuscular position. I have all of my patients actually size with the implants by trying them on in a sports bra once the appropriate dimensional implant is chosen. I tell patients that the less breast tissue you have,... more