Breast Implant Type and Size I Should I Get?

Choosing the right implant size requires bringing together a set of objective and subjective parameters. It requires excellent communication between surgeon and patient. Talking, reviewing pictures and testing different volumes in your desired bra size should help. Many women are conservative and communicate concern about being "too big". Unfortunately, "too big" is a very subjective concern. I ask patients to bring photographs of breast that in their opinion is too... more

Ask your plastic surgeon to let you try the implants on in a sports bra under a t shirt. This does not define your post-op bra size but it will give you somewhat of an idea of what to expect. I do this with every patient who I operate on and 99% tell me at 1 year that it gave them a good idea of what to expect. Dr Edwards

It is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired... more