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Will Breast Implants Appear Smaller with Clothes On?

asked 2 years ago by Nikkan18 in Boston
Latest answer by Peter E. Johnson, MD
Question viewed 1,805 times
Tags: A to C cup, clothes, clothing

I am an A cup unfortunately, and ever since middle school I always intended on getting Breast implants.

My first thought was to go up 2 a full C, but now I want a D cup because I heard that if you get a C cup you will look like a B in shirts, is that true and when you get implants can you lay on them when sleeping or is there a good chance this can create rupture?

8 answers to Will Breast Implants Appear Smaller with Clothes On?

The appearance of breast size can be affected by clothing

The clothing industry knows only too well that certain clothing can be worn to enhance the size or apparent size of the breast, as well as minimize the size of the breast. Individuals all learn over time what clothing style will suit them best or project the most flattering image. Those who are very small breasted will learn what bra or padding will enhance shape, and you may too have a friend with a very large breast who has learned to minimize with just the right clothing. Even with those... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Breast implant size

Breast implant size is a very personal choice. Whether you go up one cup size or two it is hard to predict. Volume and body habitus are more important and this can be determined after a careful examination. In terms of resting on them, you can probably do that after a few months. No you should not be able to rupture them that way.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

I think going up 2 cup sizes is best.

Hi! You don't want breast implants that are too big. They look fake and don't age well. Going to C cup sounds right to me. In very loose clothing only, your breasts will be less noticeable. Let an expert plastic surgeon advise you as to size, because the size implant that's appropiate for you depends on your anatomy. You can sleep on your implants. That does not cause them to rupture.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast size depends on what you wear

First: laying on an implant does not generally cause rupture. Rupture is generally associated with crease fold failure. In regards to visibility, it depends on what you are wearing. IF it is a loose fitting shirt, yes you may look a size smaller. IF however, you are wearing a tueb top or halter top, it is likely that your breasts will be quite prominent.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Implants and clothing

In choosing an implant size it should match your body appropriately and give you the look you want out of clothing. In clothing, the implant size can be minimized by loose fitting garments and maximized by tighter garments and push-up bras.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Be careful of going too big

Implant sizing is very important not only in your happiness with proportionality of your breast size, but also in the long term effects on your skin and stretching that can occur. Going from an A-cup to a D-cup sounds like a big jump unless you have a significant amount of loose skin such as after massive weight loss or having children. Clothing can hide or reveal any breast size. Avoid choosing your implant size based on clothing as that can change on a daily basis. When you consult with a... more

Bahram Ghaderi, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants appearing smaller with clothes on

Dear Nikkan, 1. Do Breast implants appear smaller with clothes on? Not much. Clothes do not exert that much uniform pressure that distorts and flattens implants. As a matter of fact, some clothes and bras make augmented breasts look MORE prominent. I would urge you to get the breast implants your present breast skin can take in AND present breast tissue can cover to avoid the shiny, tight skin round "boob" look which is soon replaced by high visibility of the implant ripples... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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