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Breast Implant Type and Size I Should I Get?

I recently had my consultation. I am getting breast implants in September. I opted for saline, however the silicone just felt much more believable and I squished the hell out of that thing and it was not breaking. The doctor I am seeing used cohesive gel. I have 3 kids, and I have breastfed so I know how big they are capable of getting, but I am 5'1" 103 pounds and opted for a full C. But am thinking maybe small D. Is that too big? I am pettite, but pear-shaped, and also muscular.

Asked 32 months ago by cdub0325 in minden, ne
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The art of breast augmentation

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
Reza  Nabavian, MD
Santa Monica Plastic Surgeon
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Everyone is different

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
Michael C. Edwards, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Choosing your implant size

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
Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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