How to choose breast implant size?

Short answer is that it's surgeon-dependent.  Obviously, I think that my way is the best! There are several ways to choose your breast implant size. Women want breast augmentation to improve how their clothes to fit, and how their breasts look. In my practice we address both issues.  During the... more

One of the things I find most interesting is the amount of misinformation the average patient must sift through when researching breast augmentation surgery. In particular, I think that many patients become overwhelmed with implant choices and the abundance of information about these options available on the... more

There are guidelines for choosing the right size implant. A Board Cerified PS will be able to give you the advise you need. The recommended size of implant depend on: 1. Your desired look and size 2. Your body measurements 3. Your breast measurement and the amount of breast tissue you have. Based on these... more

First of all, choose a cosmetic surgeon with experience in breast surgery, and preferably someone who has operated on someone you know. Second, try to communicate your desires and expectations as clearly as possible. We use imaging and also have our patients "try on" bras with different implant sizes... more

When you meet with a qualified, board certified plastic surgeon, be sure to discuss your desires and concerns about the surgery. The doctor will examine you and take measurements. There will be a finite range of implants that will be the right width for your breast so this will narrow down the options. ... more

Some want this look and others want to steer very clear from it. There's no magic formula but it sounds fairly simple enough to just not make you too big or too fake looking. The best way is for you to try on some implants in a bra and cover it up with a fitted shirt on over them. This will give you a simple... more

Implant sizing is a critical determinant of outcome in breast enhancement surgery. Unfortuantely or fortunately, there is both art and science invloved. Bra manufacturers are inconcsitstent throughout the industry, so a C cup at one store may fit differently elsewhere. As such, I recommend that you see a Board... more

The keys to proper implant sizing for augmentation are to "try on" the implants to see the change in volume that you are comfortable with and to make certain that the implant you choose is not larger than the diameter of your breast. The "stripper look" that you describe is a result of not... more

Start by looking at your own chest shape in the mirror from front, side and 3/4 views. Take pictures, because you will be comparing them to what you find on the web. Then scour the websites for preoperative pictures of other women that look like you. By that I mean both the chest cage and breast should be as... more

I think it is important to find out what your goals are. I hope you are looking for an implant which is proportional to your body, and looks and behaves as naturally as a breast implant can look. To achieve this goal, the surgeon must choose an implant which can comfortably fit within your chest width and... more