How to choose breast implant size?

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

TIPS FOR PICKING A GREAT BREAST IMPLANT Getting a GREAT Breast Augmentation result has nothing to do with the ability to stick the largest possible implant in a woman's breasts and walk away. (Although unfortunately that is what is commonly done and is the reason for the many... more

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... more

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... more

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