Breast Implant Sizers in Sports Bra or T-shirt Bra?

asked 2 years ago by Lisa in London in London, England
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: sizers, sports bra

I am going to try on breast implant sizers on Friday. Is it better to put the sizers in a sports bra or a t-shirt bra for the size I'd like to be (a D)? I'm just wondering, which would look more accurate? I've also been told to go up 30 cc since I am having unders (I'm a 34b, 30 inch RC and will be having either 270 or 300cc silicone gel mod profile). Thanks so much for the help!

7 answers to Breast Implant Sizers in Sports Bra or T-shirt Bra?

Dimensions trump sizers in bra!

The only roll for sizers is to see that the size that fits your tissue is in the ballpark of what you want. It is not at all to make decisions about which size is best. To say it differently, the size you get should be based entirely on your tissue based measurements. The use of sizers should only be to help you know what you will look like. The biggest mistake women make with breast augmentation is pickinga size based upon some subjective goal they have in their mind for their breast... more

Steven Teitelbaum, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

See my other answers related to implant size

Forget about the volume. Volume is a by-product or a result of the analysis of the dimension of your breast. A 300cc implant can produce three different results depending on the style. First start with your breast width and the relative position of your nipple. That will determine the most natural fit. The nipple should sit about halfway up the vertical height of a round implant and the implant should sit within the width of your natural breast tissue. The lowest proflle will give the... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Sizing implants

I prefer patients place the sizers in a loose fitting bra and then placing a t-shirt over it to see how they look. This gives patients a rough idea of how they may look in terms of volume.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Dimensions more important than sizers!

Hi, Thank you for your question! Either should be fine since this is just a test to give you a more realistic idea of which size you like best. This can be different than the actual size that is best for you. This is based on your body dimensions and skin elasticity. If you get implants that are too large for your body type, you are at risk for sagging breast and stretching and thinning the skin. You board certified plastic surgeon should let you know what is the best size for your body... more

Sam Speron, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast sizer in bras do not translate into implant size needed

Trial bras and sizers can be very helpful to some when they are uncertain about the 'feel' or look of a fuller cup size. There are several ways to do this, one of which is to place a breast implant used in augmentation into a stretch bra or sports bra to test out the new look. A better plan is to shop for a bra with a cup size that you hope to wear, and pad out the cup softy to smoothly fill out the cup. Some will use a fiber fill or even tissues, some patients have found rice in zip bags... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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T shirt bra.

Hi! Putting implants in your T shirt bra will give you an idea of the look you are seeking. And implants do look 20 to 40 cc's smaller once they are inside your tissues (even over the muscle). Your surgeon will tell you what range of sizes is safe and natural looking for you based on measurements of your chest, your breasts, and your tissue tightness. In Manhattan, we make the final decision during surgery. We use disposable breast implant SIZERS inside your implant pockets to actually... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Sizers in a sports bra

In my office, we typically use a sports bra to insert sizer implants to trial the look the patients want to achieve. I still base my decisions on dimensional measurements and volume but for the patients it is more of a visual thing. I typically add about 50 cc's to the final implant size from the one that looked best in the garment because I always go under the muscle.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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