How to choose breast implant size?

It depends on the size of your frame.   f you are an A cup now and want to be a C or D, and your frame is Medium to Large, you will look in proportion.  If you have a very small frame a D might look large on you.  Log on to the website below; there you can enter the breast size you... more

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... more

Choosing the right implant size is one of the most important elements of breast augmentation surgery. It is a process involving both the patient and the surgeon. In my practice, the following steps are taken: Patient expresses their desired size - often in terms of "cup" sizes. I examine the... more

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... more

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... more

When I interview a prospective breast augmentation patient, the first thing I need to get straight is how obvious an augmentation do they want. My experience is that most women don't want a flashy augmentation. They usually want to go 1-2 cup sizes up to better fit their other proportions. Patients with... more

Choosing the implant size In consultations I listen carefully to each patient to ensure that I clearly understand their goals for breast augmentation surgery. Based on that discussion, and on the physical examination, I go into surgery knowing what the ideal volume should be within one or two implant sizes.... more

I believe the Key to implant selection is basing an implant on each individual patients breast characteristics and measurements.  There are other factors such as sagginess, chest wall and ribs etc, but concerning selection, I am a firm believer in Tissue Based Planning principles.  There is a growing... more

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... more

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... more