Breast Implant Sizes

I'm worried that if I get breast implants they will give me a top heavy look (my friend calls it the stripper look!), so, I'm trying to figure out what size breast implants should I get. Is there a rule of thumb or tips for choosing breast augmentation sizes? What are my options in breast implant size?

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200-249cc 250-299cc 300-349cc 350-399cc 400-449cc 500-549cc 550-599cc breast size implant size

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How to choose Breast Implant Size for Breast Augmentation to look Natural

Thank you for your important question. There are several options to help you with your decision: The Rice Test- This involves placing measured amounts of Rice into a plastic bag and inserting it into your bra-you can do this at home and this test gives you the most accurate idea of how you will look with varying amount of Breast Implant volume-see link at end of article on how to do this test Visit Manufacturer's websites like Loveyourlookdotcom where yiou will find Before... more

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Breast Implant Sizes for Natural Looking Breast Augmentation

Choosing the implant size In consultations I listen carefully to each patient to ensure that I clearly understand their goals for breast augmentation surgery. I have never understood the desire on the part of patients or physicians (especially physicians) to create unnaturally large breasts. I see 'before and after' photos at plastic surgery meetings and I almost always find myself asking the question: What's the `big' idea? I view breast augmentation as more... more

Michael Law, MD

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Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Choosing the right breast implant size

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 close to yours as possible. See what their postoperative results are like and pick the ones you like. For the implants, you will need to consider size and shape. see video

Choosing the Right Size for Breast Implants

There definitely is a rule of thumb for choosing the right size implants. Choose the size that makes you feel how you imagined you would feel if your breasts were always the size you wanted. Sounds simple, simplistic? Let's see what the process is for deciding what implant suits you. This is going to be a decision with long-lasting consequences and you want to avoid a re-operation just because you have found out after surgery that the size as not right for you. In the... more

How to choose the right breast implant

Choosing your new breast size is an important decision and can be stressful, but many women find it to be the most exciting part of preparing for breast augmentation. You will choose your new size with the help and guidance of your plastic surgeon. Think carefully about your goals and experiment with different sizes to find the one that's right for you. The rice test is a good way to begin educating yourself about breast augmentation sizing and prepare for your consultation with a plastic... more

Quick and easy way to choose the right breast implant size - The Rice Test

Step 1: Cut off foot of panty hose and insert dry long grain rice and tie the ends. (Use the measurement key below) Step 2: Place 250 cc of rice on one side and 300 cc on the other side. (or any amounts you desire). Step 3: Whichever side you like better, then put the same amount on both sides and wear different styles of clothes around (tight and loose) for a couple days and see what you think. 1 cup = 236cc 1/2 cup = 118cc 3/4 cup = 177cc 1/4 cup = 59cc 1/3 cup = 78cc 2/3 cup = 156cc 1/8... more

Best Breast Implant Size For You- 5 key elements

For breast implant sizing , it comes down to 5 key elements for the highest patient satisfaction and least revision rate in my experience They are listed in the order of importance for my practice: 1. Patient Choice- The overall goal is to help your patients find the best size for them that looks natural not fake . For most patients, this means a round smooth implant-saline or sillicone -below the pectoralis muscle . I listen carefully... more

Rod J. Rohrich, MD

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Dallas Plastic Surgeon

EVERY breast enlargement patient has a perfect implant size and type!

I start with breast examination, careful measurements (everyone is asymmetrical!), and then ask the patient what her goals are. Based on her anatomy and measurements, I can then determine if her requests can be achieved, based on my training and experience. If not, I tell her, and we try to figure out what CAN work, and how to best get CLOSE to her ideals. The problem, of course, is determining what that size really is, which can be difficult when you have "friends" that give... more

Chosing a breast implant size

There are a number of factors to consider when deciding on an implant size. I am not a big believer in having my patients bring in photos because this does allow you to factor in the volume of the natural breast tissue in addition to the implant. One implant can give completely different results in two different women. The dimensional approach makes the most sense to me - choosing implants based upon your natural breast width as well as the tightness of your tissues. Once measurements are... more

I have a lot of thoughts on choosing the right size...

I have a lot of thoughts on choosing the right size breast implants. Show your surgeon images of what you consider ideal breasts. Have your surgeon place different sizers in your bra to see what you like. (These two maneuvers will give you an idea of what size you want.) Your surgeon should measure the diameter of your breasts, the thickness of the breast tissue, and the degree of sagging. The biggest safe implant will have a diameter that is about 1 cm less than the diameter of the... more