How to choose breast implant size?

Dear Faye, This is one of the most important decisions that must be made with regards to breast augmentation.  And while this is not a precise science, there are some ways to help you and your surgeon decide.  And it is important for you to work with your surgeon on this.  You know the look you... more

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... more

The best way to find the proper size for your breast implants is to use preoperative sizers. Most plastic surgeons will have sizers that you can use in their office. Placing the sizers in an appropriate brassiere with your clothes on will give you an excellent idea of how things might look following your... more

A good plastic surgeon will make you pick the implants, but you should have a chance to try them on before deciding. They shouldn't recommend a size that is too small, too narrow, too wide, or too large for your body, but you ultimately must pick the fullness that you desire. Good luck.  Most patients do... more

Great question! Many women are concerned about looking large enough, but not looking like a stripper. The technique used for your surgery can help achieve a more natural look. It is very important that you get a size implant that you are comfortable with. In the office, you can place implants in a bra to... more

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... more

Hi Faye.  I am glad you asked this question because it is the key to whether or not you will be happy with your result.  First, if the implant size and dimensions are in proportion to your frame, it will look natural and not like a stripper.  For any particular body frame, there are several... more

Breast implant size is determined by both your plastic surgeon (board certified) and you the patient. The implant should conform to your particular anatomy and body type. The implant can only be as large as your tissues/skin will accomodate. Often times patients want large implants that don't necessarily... more

I feel that the patient needs to be educated to make the best decision possible when choosing implant size. I encourage my patients to bring in a picture, or pick out a picture from our photo album, of what they are looking for. I will measure their breast width to determine what profile best suits their frame... more

Dear Fay This is a common problem that I encountered up until several months ago. I tried various methods that I feel were unreliable -- test implants, rice packets, etc.  I have since added the Portrait 3-D three dimensional imaging system to my consultation which allows me to literally place various... more