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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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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

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Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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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

George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan 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

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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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

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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Avoiding the stripper look from Breast Implants

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 view of what you'll be getting. Only you (and your friends) can decide what the stripper look is in your opinion. As long as you're keeping your size to a reasonable, tasteful volume,... more

Ricardo A. Meade, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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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

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William J. Hedden, MD

Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

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Measure, then choose the right breast implant size with your surgeon

The patient's natural breasts have a certain diameter. In our practice we believe the implants should not be larger in diameter than the patient's natural breasts. Since the implant types and shapes are well known, you can figure out the maximal size, and decide from there. Remember, the larger the implant, the more destruction of the muscle attaching to the sternum must be to fit in the large implant, and the more the implant will stick out into the armpit. The surest way to have... more

Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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Sizing breast implants should not be guess work. First...

Sizing breast implants should not be guess work. First of all, the patient needs to clearly describe what "look" they are hoping to achieve. Each person starts with certain physical features that must be considered. Their height, weight and volume of breast tissue are important. The diameter behind their breasts gives the surgeon the diameter of implants that would look good on that patient. Implants that are too narrow look like tennis balls with a mile between them. Those... more

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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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

Christopher J. Ewart, MD

Augusta Plastic Surgeon

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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

Michael C. Edwards, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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Picking the right breast implant size for you

There are a number of ways that one may pick the right size implants for themselves. One way would be to bring in pictures of other women's sizes that they think would look good on them. This is somewhat subjective, and leaves a lot unanswered, as it depends on the plastic surgeon's experience level to be able to match up the size and shape of someone in a photo to the patient bringing it in. There can be differences in height, weight, and shape of the chest wall from a photo to a patient... more

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Dan Mills, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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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

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

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Choosing the right size implant

Choosing an implant size is a very difficult decision. Obviously we (both the patient and the doctor) want to choose the "perfect" size - the one that fits all of the desires of the patient. Most surgeons use some form of dimensional planning to help suggest a range of implants that will "fit". These systems measure the fixed dimensions of the chest wall, breast size, skin envelope, as well as the elastic properties of the patients skin. With this information, a... more

Michael A. Bogdan, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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Breast implant sizing that fits your specific body type and meets your subjective goals

I help my patients select the correct size with two methods: 1. Dimensional planning and 2. A Gel Implant Sizing system Dimensional planning – The measurements of your chest wall are taken. Also, the breast dimensions including the height, width, and current dimensions of each breast form the basis of dimensional planning. Based on these measurements, the implant size is recommended. This will give you a unique breast implant that is suited for your body frame. Even your fitness... more

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C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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How to Choose the Right Breast Implant Size

Hi Faye, I'm glad you're concerned about choosing too large of an implant. Many of my patients need some convincing that overly large implants look unnatural. There are a vairety of tools that Plastic surgeons and their patients can use to help select with breast implant size: Photos. Having patients bring photos of breasts they like and breasts they detest help me determine their goals. Some women desire subtle enhancement and others desire much more dramatic enlargement. Measurements.... more

Sam Jejurikar, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants - 6 key factors that should help you choose a size

The choice of implant size depends on multiple factors, including, amongst other factors: Current breast size and shape Extent of ptosis (droopiness) Chest wall shape and more specifically the base width of the breast Extent of enlargement that you are hoping to achieve Type of implant being used (profile of implant, saline vs. silicone gel implants, shape of implant (round vs. contoured implants). Body habitus, such as height, waist and hip size. I find that the wider one's chest is, the... more

Wilfred Brown, MD

Fairfield Plastic Surgeon

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Choosing your breast size

I have my patients go to the store and try on different bras at the store. Remember that you can only change the bra cup size not the band size, so if you are a 34A, you should try 34B-C-D not 36. Stuff the bra you pick and wear the bra for a few days in different clothes and see if that is really what you want. Then bring it to the office, and I would size you to see how big of an implant would be needed to achieve that size. Depending on the your size and the size of the implant... more

Lynn Jeffers, MD

Oxnard Plastic Surgeon

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Use pictures to get breast size right

When choosing a size for breast implants it is extremely important that both the patient and the surgeon are on the same page. This is a surgery that you want to get right the first and only time! It is important to note that one manufacturer's D-cup bra may be the same size as another manufacturer's C-cup bra. Therefore, I have all of my patients choose "want-to-be" pictures either from one of my before and after books, or from an educational site that I refer them to. I place... more

David Rankin, MD

Jupiter Plastic Surgeon

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Choosing the right breast implant size

Choosing the right size breast implant for you is one of the most important aspects of a consultation. Too small and you will be disappointed, too big and you will likely not be happy and very possibly will have future problems related to the implants. The good news is that it is possible in the great majority of cases to get the size right. Measurements of your chest and breasts can be made to determine an appropriate size implant that will help you achieve your desires.... more

Jeffrey E. Kyllo, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Breas Implant Size in Las Vegas

Breast implant size is chosen depending on many factors - no one size is "too big" depending on your anatomy. An educated consultation with an EXPERIENCED breast plastic surgeon (ask how many augmentations he or she performs in a year) will help ensure you get your desired result.

W. Tracy Hankins, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Optimum breast implant sizing

There is no "cookie-cutter" approach to sizing for breast implants to achieve a "natural" look. Because natural breasts have significant variability, dependng on native breast volume, shape, nipple position, descent (or "sag"), and symmetry issues, what one patient considers "natural" may differ from another patient's perception. It is therefore very important to try to explain your cosmetic goals to your plastic surgeon during your... more

Tim Abou-Sayed, MD

Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

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Breast implant sizing. Take your time to decide.

Breast implant sizing is difficult. The way I usually do it is by measuring the breast width and then choosing a moderate or moderate plus profile implant that fits. If you follow this - you will find something that is quite natural and that respects the long term health of your breasts.

Michael Weinberg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Simplifying Sizing

Choosing the right size (and shape) implant is critical to the success of the breast augmentation. How you see yourself: The key is each person's own aesthetic, sense of balance and proportion. We work together to find the right size to give you the look you want to achieve. Anatomic Foundation: An important part of a successful outcome is anatomic. Your individual anatomy must be the foundation for the implant choice. We take careful measurements as a basis for... more

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Paul C. Zwiebel, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

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The best implant size

The best size for your breast implant is the size that will achieve YOUR goals. Sizing is very subjective. There is simply not one size that is "right" for any body type, but rather a range of sizes that can work based on a patient's anatomical dimensions. Measurements are important, especially in regards to implant diameters (there are various "profiles" of implants at any given size, which means a specific volume implant will be available in... more

Robert Wilke, MD

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

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Breast Implant

There are a number of way to figure what implant will give yu the best result. However, most plastic surgeons will consider your breast width an importnat factor in choosing your implant. The size can be chosen by you during consultation. Implant sizers can be used to simulate your appropriate size.