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What Would Be a Good Implant Size for Me?

I am a very small woman with almost no breast tissue. Finally I will be going in for a consultation with my surgeon, but I need a little guidance before I go in. I don't know what size/shape/placement would be best for me, since I have nearly no breast tissue right now. I would like to be a VERY full C cup or a small D, but I don't know if that's feasible for someone like me. Also I wasn't sure which placement would be best for my body, and look/feel the most natural. Anything helps! Thanks!

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Breast implant sizing

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

Try on different sizers at your consultation.

Cup sizes are only used as estimates for clothing. Although the measuring technique for determining cup size is precise, the results of these measurements are not. Let me give you an example; weight is a very accurate measurement. However two patients that weigh 120 lbs are not likely to look alike. The same is true with two patients that have C cup breasts. This is why physicians tend to use volume (cubic centimeters or cc) as a more accurate measurement. Note: If you are trying to... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Picking a breast implant size

Without photos or an examination, it is hard to say what would be right for you. Everyone's body anatomy is different and a 125 cc implant in you will look very different in someone else. For this reason, it's best to consult with several surgeons and make a decision that both you and your surgeon are comfortable with.

How to pick the best breast implant size

This is a difficult question to answer without examination. I will give you some general guidelines to consider. The implant must easily fit within the boundaries of your chest wall (the breast width and height). If you have very little breast tissue, the height (profile) of the implant becomes important as well. A moderate profile implant may be "easier" on your skin than a high profile implant. If you have very thin skin and breast tissue, a silicone... more

How to pick breast implant sizes.

How to pick breast implant sizes Answer by George J. Beraka, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 1) This is the most common type of question on RealSelf. 2) It is the surgeon's job to pick the right breast implants, not the patient's. Implant selection is really pretty technical. 3) Make sure your surgeon REALLY understands the look you want. Mentioning a cup size is not enough. Show your surgeon pictures of breasts you like. 4) Then your surgeon has to tell you if... more

Best implant size for you

Breast implants are chosen based on your anatomy and your goals. The basics of measuring the width of the breast and chest wall, the thickness of the skin and breast tissue, and noting any asymmetries give the surgeon a platform from which to begin choosing an implant. Your desire on cup size allows for the choice of the right implant to meet your goals. In general, if you have very little breast tissue, most surgeons would recommend a submuscular implant. This helps to camouflage the... more

David Bogue, MD

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Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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What is the best breast implant size

The size of the implant really depends on your anatomy and your skin quality. This will be determined at your appointment. Since you have very little breast tissue, you should have a submuscular (under the muscle) implant placement. This will allow for more tissue coverage of the implant leading to a more natural result. Good luck.

Choosing the right implant is key to great results in Breast Augmentation

Choosing the right size is one of the most important aspects of breast enhancement. The same size breast implant will look different on different women depending on the amount of breast tissue you have, your height , weight, chest diameter, and the width of your breast. For this reason, it is very difficult to look at before and after photograph in choosing which size is best for you. Unfortunately, there is no science behind bra sizes and bras vary from manufacture to manufacture. When... more

Don't try to choose an implant without an in person exam

Hi there- The appropriate selection of an implant for any individual patient should be based on her goals and a very specific and careful physical examination. Your surgeon will help you with this during your consultation. Here is a bit more information about this:

Breast augmentation implant sizing

It doesn't really matter what your overall size is or how much breast tissue you have. Fitting an implant to you is similar to fitting you to clothing. You have to be measured and choose from what is available and will fit and look right. Experience over many years is that breast implants do better both short term and certainly long term if they are below the pectoralis muscle at least in the upper part of the breast. Implants are properly sized by measuring the width of... more

Breast implant choice

Choosing the right implant for you is something that is determined during consultation with your doctor.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Talk to your surgeon about the best implant size, type, and placement

No one can give you specific advice without seeing you in person, but here are a few general guidelines. If you are thin and have little breast tissue then it is more likely that under muscle placement will be recommended for better coverage and more natural look. The size is a very subjective judgment, in terms of what the patient wants, but for a natural look I would start with a moderate profile implant that fits the base diameter of your breast (your plastic surgeon will take a... more

Breast Augmentation Sizing

The best way to determine the appropriate implant for you is to try implants on in consultation with your surgeon. It may be difficult to go from an A to a D cup and still look and feel natural. Starting at an A cup you will have the most natural result with implants placed under you muscle. It is important to avoid implants which are larger than the diameter of your breast at the base to avoid the "fake look".