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asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Robert E. Zaworski, MD
Question viewed 49,301 times
Tags: best, implant, implant size, Mentor, Natrelle, position

i dont know whether to go big or medium, saline breast implants or silicone breast implants, under or over muscle. help!

86 answers to Best Breast Implants

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SO MUCH TO KNOW!

Hello 'Best Breast Implants', It is a daunting task to figure out all the variables available to you regarding breast augmentation.  I would like to guide you to Dr. Cambre's excellent answer to your question, if you haven't already read it.  It is unbiased, complete, and factual.  I would like to emphasize a few points though, and give you my particular bias as well! Regarding implant material, there really is no compelling reason to... more
Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

drminniti.com

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Tough with out an exam....silicone wins

In general I prefer silicone under the muscle. sometime sub facial, and sometimes sub glandular. rarely saline. almost always textured gels... lowest capsular contracture rate. post a photo or more info and i can help you. g
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

+13

The Best Breast Implants

When considering breast augmentation surgery, I believe that the most important question for a prospective patient to ask themselves is this: Am I seeking a natural-appearing result? If the answer is yes, then seek out a surgeon who has the same aesthetic sensibility that you have (and appropriate training and experience). And insist on seeing `before and after' photos. A lot of them. Over and over I hear patients remark, after reviewing some of our `before and after' photos,... more
Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

michaellawmd.com

+9

Options and Alternatives for Breast Implants and Incisions

Breast Augmentation now offers patients and surgeons alike a great deal of choices in terms of types of implants, location of incisions, and placement of implants above or below the muscle. A number of factors influence the utility of these methods of placement of breast implants, and not every option is available to every patient. It is critical for the patient to choose a surgeon who has experience with all types of breast implants, who has the technical skill to place the implants... more
Athleo Louis Cambre, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
+7

Choice of Breast Augmentation

During a consultation, a board certified plastic surgeon will understand your needs, medical condition, and lifestyle, and will be able to advise on the appropriate breast implants and placement that will meet your needs.
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
+7

How do I choose the best implant for me?

Hi there- One of the things I find most interesting is the amount of misinformation the average patient must sift through when researching breast augmentation surgery. In particular, I think that many patients become overwhelmed with implant choices and the abundance of information about these options available on the Web. This is complicated once they contact a surgeon or two for information about the implants, and which is most likely to give them the result they desire. Somewhere along... more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

+6

Large, Medium or small ? Silicone or saline ?Above or below?

On the third question first: I prefer implants palced beneath the muscle. "sumuscular implants" tend to look more natural, Infection rate appears to be lower, capsular contracture rate is lower and most importantly mammography is better. On to the second question: Silicone or saline ? If a patient comes to me with a a B or more size breast that patient will generally have enough natural breast tissue to hide a saline or silicone implant and look natural... more
Adam Tattelbaum, MD

Washington DC Plastic Surgeon

www.atcosmetics.com

+5

What are the best breast implants for me?

Do not be daunted by the multitude of choices in breast implants, because they allow women with their own individual needs and desires to find the “best” implant, size, placement and incision for them. Because this is a large subject, I have devoted several pages of my website to answering these questions, but let us give an example of how women typically proceed from initial questions, through their consultation, to surgery. Let us say you are 40 years old,... more
Robert M. Lowen, MD

Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

www.enhanced-you.com

+5

Personalize your implants

Many of my patients have the same questions you do. After a consultation, hopefully we can answer all of them and help you reach an informed decision about what is right for you. Choosing the right implant is a personal decision and I have always felt that the most important job your plastic surgeon has during your initial consultation is to understand where you are coming from and what your goals really are for breast augmentation. Then, using their expertise, they can help you make the... more
Jason Brett Lichten, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
+5

Pick the right breast implant

Picking the right breast implant is always a concern for patients. But remember this is the first time you have been faced with the decision. Your surgeonn makes these decisions several times a week and has done so for years. After you discuss your goals, your doctor should be able to guide you into a decision that will fit your needs and create the result you want. If your desires are unrealistic, the doctor should help you correct those problems too. If the doctor doesn't seem to be... more
Ronald V. DeMars, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon
+5

For the vast majority of patients, round, smooth walled...

For the vast majority of patients, round, smooth walled implants are best. "Anatomical" shaped, textured implants have been heavily promoted but: "Anatomical" implants are associated with a higher incidence of palpable and visible rippling. "Anatomical" implants are not associated with less hardness or capsular contracture. "Anatomical" implants can rotate 180 degrees and produce a deformity. A good study has shown that "anatomical" implants... more
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+4

Individualized Breast Implant Options

Choosing the right implant/prosthese is a personal decision, but be sure your surgeon can guide you. There are a lot of posibilities (size, measurements, implantation place, shape, incisión), but not every option is available to every patient. Patient's desired options followed by a thorough breast examination is a major part in choosing the correct surgical procedure and implant option. In Spain (Europe) there is a long tradition in breast augmentation surgeries.... more
Enrique Etxeberria, MD

Spain Plastic Surgeon
+4

The Best Implant for You

The answers are individual and unique to you and will become clear during a consultation. There are many articles on this website (and others) about: silicone vs. saline? over- or under-the-muscle (prepectoral vs. subpectoral)? low-, medium- or high-profile? textured- or smooth-surface implants? best incision site: breast crease, armpit, areola, navel? The Internet is great for gathering information, but not necessarily for helping you decide.... more
Paul C. Zwiebel, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

www.pzwiebel.com

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Breast implant size is the first choice you have to make

You first need to decide what size you want.  Size with your surgeon, research photographs, be pretty sure about what you want.  Once you decide on approximate size, your surgeon will help you with the other choices.  These are individualized based on your shape, size, amount of soft tissue coverage etc.  I could generalize what my preferences are but that isn't very useful for your particular circumstance.  Get a couple of opinions so you go into it having done... more
Daryl K. Hoffman, MD

Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon
+4

Choosing the best breast implant for you.

There are many variables to selecting what implant might be right for you.  First, what is your goal, (bigger, lifted, natural, etc).  It may be a good idea to find some photos of breasts that you like and don't like.  Once you start looking you begin to appreciate how different breasts can be... Speak with your board certified plastic surgeon.  Tell him your goals.  Remember that you are not made of clay or wood, so he has to work with the flesh and bone... more
Jeffrey Roth, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
+4

Breast implants are safer then ever before

Both Gel - Silicone and Saline filled implants are safe and reliable products. I prefer smooth round implants because they last longer and have less problems then textured implants. The new gel implants have a very natural feel and look. I prefer to put breast implants beneath the pectoralis muscle to enhance the feel, the look and reduce the incidence of contracture.
Larry Weinstein, MD

Morristown Plastic Surgeon
+4

Choosing the right breast implant

Here are some thoughts that might clarify this for you: 1. Go under the muscle 2. "Gel" feels better that saline but both can "look" good 3. Choose an implant with a base diameter that matches your own 4. Choose an implant whose profile will give you the look and projection you want, either natural or fuller than natural 5. Try on sizers in a garment to simulate the result you like Taking these into account with a very experienced plastic surgeon and if you have a good... more
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
+4

I feel that it is essential to incorporate my patients...

I feel that it is essential to incorporate my patients in the decision-making process. It is important that they understand why I recommend a specific size, shape, and texture for them and want them to feel that they are playing an active role in their care. I currently use smooth round implants and avoid the use of textured and/or shaped implants. My personal feeling is that the smooth round implants are an excellent choice and that pre-existing breast shape contributes the most to... more
Gregory A. Buford, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
+3

Implant Choices Abound

The best way to determine what is best for you is to have a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Good luck with your journey.
Douglas L. Gervais, MD

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

+3

Fit your look

Without a personal converation and exam, it is hard to answer this question.  I personally feel under the muscle is always the best choice. If you visit my website you will find a video library which discusses these questions.
Vishnu Rumalla, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
+3

Breast implant choices

You are having the same questions that everyone does!  The number of options can be a little overwhelming, can't it?  These are exactly the sorts of questions we go over in detail during our consultations.  Each implant choice has pros and cons, and some of the answers are influenced by your personal taste, your anatomy, and other factors. All the best,
Thomas Fiala, MD

Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon
+3

The Best Breast Implants for You

Choosing the best size, shape, and style of breast implant requires a detailed discussion between the patient and their Plastic Surgeon, followed by a thorough breast examination. A patient's desired outcome is a major part in choosing the correct implant. Often bringing in a picture of what you would like your result to be is helpful to your Plastic Surgeon. There is a statistic, although not scientific, that when women who had breast implants were asked if they could undergo... more
William A. Wallace, MD, FACS

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon
+3

Best breast implants

As you have been told, there is no such thing as the "best" breast implant.  You have many concerns and all of these can be addressed only by a face to face consultation with your plastic surgeon.  Your consultation will go a long way in putting your mind at ease.
Allan J. Parungao, MD

Oak Brook Plastic Surgeon
+3

Breast Augmentation

 No such a think as best implant.  Chose and implant that is best for you.  Read  all the pros and cons of the implants and select the best one for you. Fist you need to feel comfortable with the implant you are choosing  and the according to your body type and BMI  select what fit you the best .  Read the companies information and discuss that with your surgeon
Alejandro J. Quiroz, M.D.

Mexico Plastic Surgeon
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Choosing your breast implants

Talk to your Plastic Surgeon.  Get a second opinion.  Get a third opinion if you want.  Listen to their arguments and ultimately you decide who made most sense to you and who you trust the most. When making a decision about your breast augmentation options, you may do your research on the Internet, talk to your friends, and think about it.  But ultimately it comes down to what your surgeon recommends for you and whether or not you trust his or her judgement. When... more
Martin Jugenburg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

www.torontosurgery.ca

+3

Your Dreamplants

Tough question to answer using this method of communication. The best to know is that in the hands of a board certified plastic surgeon, you're most likely to reach a similar conclusion when asking their recommendation in terms of position of the implant. As far as the size goes, it's your choice. Looking at albums can be confusing since you usually don't evaluate looks based on how they appear with their arms on their waist and a background behind them. Typically, you like how... more
Ricardo A. Meade, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
+3

Many personal choices in breast enhancement surgery

Breast enhancement surgery, particularly Breast Augmentation, is one of the few surgical procedures that I know of as a Plastic Surgeon that the patient has so many personal/individual choices that need to be made. When you meet with your surgeon, he/she should assure that you understand what these choices are. Some of these choices are: gel vs saline, under or above the muscle placement, incision locations, and the size of the implant necessary to achieve your particular desired look. A... more
S.Pasquale Maggi, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon
+2

Best Breast Implants-Choose the Best Experienced Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for your great question. The best Breast Implants are the ones that look the best on you, are soft and natural looking and feeling, and are placed with minimal discomfort and recovery without complications. The most important decision you make will be the choice of your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. The Best Breast Implant Result is not based on the type of implant but on your surgeons skill in helping you decide the best implant, location of implant and scar, and... more
Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon

www.drseckel.com

+2

Choosing the best breast implants for you

You have actually asked three separate but important questions: 1. How large a breast implant should I use? 2. Should I use saline or silicone gel breast implants? 3. Should I go above or below muscle? Let me try to answer each briefly. For more detailed answers to each questions, I have posted blogs that answer each question in greater detail at cosmeticsurgeryplano.com 1. Implant size: I recommend that you look through hundreds of before and after photos (easily... more
Ronald Friedman, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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What size breast implant is right for you

Woman have no idea about implant size or breast size.   They  do know what they want and how they want to look.    I never discuss size anymore.  I ask the patient to bring in photographs of woman they would like to look like.  They do not have to pick a woman that is their size just the proportion they wish to achieve.   This takes the guess work out of  the problem.  Size does not matter as far as the volume of the implant. Since using this... more
Gary H. Manchester, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.manchesterclinic.com

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How to Pick the Right Breast Implant

You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate your body type, breast dimensions, and skin quality to determine your options for the ideal breast implants: The choices for implants include breast implant shape, texturing, size, fill material, and profile. The website below will provide you information regarding all of your options as well as advantages and disadvantages for all your options when choosing breast implants in Jacksonville, FL.  more
Ankit Desai, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon
+2

Breast Augmentation and You

Saline v. Silicone implants is one of the most common questions in my practice. I feel very comfortable with both. Many believe that silicone implants feel more like a natural breast. I believe that both can look natural with the right surgeon. A major difference is the detection of a rupture. If a Saline implant ruptures the solution with dissolve into the body leaving the implanted deflated and the breast flat. On the other hand, when a silicone implant ruptures the implant will remain... more
Joseph G. Bauer, MD

Alpharetta Plastic Surgeon
+2

Choosing breast implants, size and silicone vs. saline

Choosing an implants size depends on a combination of things, but the two most important are your desired cup size and look (very round, vs. more natural), and the dimensions of your breast, particularly the width. Generally, silicone implants have a more natural feel, but if you have a few centimeters of your own tissue and your skin is elastic, you may be happy with saline.  Keep in mind also that larger implants tend to be a greater stress on the skin.    The choice of... more
Marc Klein, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
+2

Choosing the best implant for breast augmentation

Choosing an implant is really based on a number of things, and should be an open discussion between you and your surgeon. You have to take into account not only your current breast size and shape, but also your height, weight, chest size, shoulder and hip width, chest shape, and nipple position. All these really help determine what will work well for each patient. With this information, a surgeon can determine which implant ( silicone vs. saline), type (moderate, moderate plus, or HP),... more
Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD

Barrington Plastic Surgeon
+2

How to choose the best breast implant size

Size is important.  Don't pick out a size by a cup letter ABCD, or by looking on the Internet and finding someone who is about your size and see what size they put in. Breast implants look different on different people.  Even two women, both 5'6" and 130 pounds will look radically different.  How much natural tissue do they have? do they have hips? a bottom? wide shoulders? are they muscular? How thick is their muscle? So how to choose? Sizing implants... more
Lauren Greenberg, MD

Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon
+2

Choosing your Breast Implant

As my colleagues have stated, there are two implant options - Saline and Silicone Gel. It is important for you to meet with your plastic surgeon to discuss your goals. In addition, your plastic surgeon will perform a physical exam and will make recommendations based on your anatomy - helping you to choose silicone vs. saline. In terms of implant size choice,I consider two factors when selecting implants for my patients: 1.Dimensional planning2.Gel Implant Sizing system Dimensional planning... more
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

+2

Choosing the best breast implant

There are so many choices available that it can be very confusing when trying to choose the best implant. So lets try to simplify the process. The first choice is saline vs. silicone. Silicone is more natural looking and feeling, but more expensive. One other consideration with silicone is that because all the silicone implants we use today are cohesive gel, they don't pour out when the implant breaks like a liquid. They hold their shape. This is good in that even if the implant breaks you... more
Adam Rubinstein, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
+2

Choosing the best breast implants

The size of an implant as well as the make of it, depend on the condition of your breast tissue, the quality of your skin, the size of your breast and many other factors. In general if you are already bigger than a B+ or a C cup, it doesn't matter if you get a saline or silicone implant. the saline implant is less expensive and doesn't require an MRI every 3 years. The gel implant offers an advantage for the small breasted person. The size of the implant also depends on you desire and the... more
Farhad Rafizadeh, MD

Morristown Plastic Surgeon
+2

Choosing the best breast implants

You may not know the answer. Read as much as you can about it and then go to a surgeon certified by th American Board of Plastic Surgery to help guide you thru the process. If they do a lot of these. It should be simple for you.
Barry E. DiBernardo, MD

Montclair Plastic Surgeon

www.newjerseyplasticsurgery.com

+2

Breast implant options

Much of the final “look” achieved after breast augmentation surgery depends on several factors: 1. The initial shape, size (volume of breast tissue), symmetry of the patient's breasts. In general, the better the preoperative breast appearance the more likely the breast augmentation “look” will be optimal. 2. The experience/skill level of the surgeon is important in determining the final outcome. For example, the accurate and gentle... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
+2

The right implant for me

Plastic surgeons debate these issues all the time which tells you there is no absolute right or wrong answer. The final decision must take into account several factors including your anatomy, history, and goals. It is imperative that you meet with a board certifiied surgeon to dicuss these matters so that you can select the best implant for your particular situation. This is not a "one size fits all" approach. Take your time to evaluate your options and schedule a consultation more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
+2

Breast Augmentation Options

There are many different things to look at. You can start with the implants whether you do smooth, textured, shaped, round. Then there is the incisions which include through the belly button, arm pit, areola or under the breast. Then there is the position whether in front of the muscle or behind it. In general for some one young and first surgery and no pregnancies, the implants are placed behind the muscle. Taking all the incisions in mind with all the pros and cons, the... more
Farbod Esmailian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
+2

There are many factors in choosing the best implant for you

There are many factors in deciding which implant type or size is best for you and which technique or position. You should seek several opinions from Board-Certified plastic surgeons to help you determine what is best and why. An easy place to start is at www.surgery.org, the website for The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Members of this society focus on aesthetic plastic surgery. Good luck.
Sanjay Grover MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
+2

Breast implants come in a variety of shapes and sizes....

Breast implants come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Shaped, or teardrop, implants are usually used for reconstructive patients. I prefer the smooth round implants because they look and feel the most natural when placed in the body. The profile, or height, of the implant can be discussed with your surgeon to obtain your desired size and appearance. The most important factor to achieve is choosing an implant that will fit your chest anatomy; or an implant that is not too large or too small... more
Jennifer Walden, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon
+1

Which implants for you??

Discuss your options with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) to determine the best implant for you. Both are great options, and one may be better for you than the other. This decision is based on several factors. How much breast tissue do you have? Body frame? Weight? This helps determine the type of implant and the placement. This is a big factor in the decision. It is best to... more
Robert E. Zaworski, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
+1

Best Breast Implants

The best breast implants are the ones that have the optimal shape and look the best on your individual body frame habitus, amount of breast tissue, that may be saline or silicone. In general, implants are placed below the muscle because you have a lower chance for a capsular contracture (breast hardness). All implants need to be replaced in 10-15 years. No implants are truly permanent.
Rod J. Rohrich, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
+1

Silicone - the "gold standard" for implants

An exam (at least photos) would be critical to answer your question accurately. That being said - if you don't have sagging then I prefer silicone smooth implants under the muscle. Textured implants have a greater incidence of sagging, potentially leading to early rupture which outweighs the small difference in capsular contracture rate.
Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast implant choices 411

There are many decisions to make regarding breast augmentation surgery. To give the nuts and bolts to these decisions I will give a quick pro and con to each choice. Saline vs silicone- Saline can be placed through smaller incisions (only a little smaller), if they leak it is a quick exchange surgery, they tend to have more rippling, feel faker, and the edge of the implant is more easily felt. Silicone look and feel more natural. They have less rippling but if they leak... more
Chad K. Wheeler, MD

Spokane Plastic Surgeon
+1

Best breast implants.

Hello. Many women who get breast augmentation have always been unhappy with the size or shape of their breasts and wish to increase their self-esteem, appearance in clothes, or confidence. Other women who consider breast implants were once satisfied with their figure but after pregnancy, weight loss, or the aging process have experienced a loss of volume or fullness and wish to regain a full, firm bust. Whatever the reason for desiring breast surgery, do it for yourself! The size of implant... more
Jaime Perez MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon

www.jaimeperezmd.com

+1

There is no "best breast implant"

This is one of the most common questions i get asked. "Which is the best breast implant?" The answer is there is no single "best" implant. The large variety of implants which are available today allow us to choose the best implant for each individual patient. The choices are varied...saline or cohesive, textured or smooth, anatomic or round. Different patients do better with different implants depending on their body type. Factors which need to be taken into account when... more
Frank Lista, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

www.theplasticsurgeryclinic.com

+1

Breast implant choices

Once you have made the decision to get breast augmentation surgery a consultation with a doctor who performs this type of surgery would be helpful to sort out your questions.  During the consultation all of your questions can be addressed in detail.  You will be given literature about surgery and implant choices.  Also after an examination your surgeon can recommend a range of implant sizes that would appropriately choices for you.
Sanjiv Kayastha, MD

Albany Plastic Surgeon

www.kplasticsurgery.com

+1

Different approaches for Breast Augmentation

There are a number of techniques utilized for placement of breast implants. The two most common approaches utilize placement through incision under the breast fold (the infra-mammary fold) and through an incision along the lower half of the areola (circumareolar). Other approaches include insertion through the armpit (axilla) and the umbilicus. The umbilical approach is not approved by the FDA see video
M. Azhar Ali, MD

Bloomfield Hills Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast implant types

Having placed over 4000 implants, and switched individual patients to and from silicone and saline implants , most patients are the most satisfied with a higher profile silicone implant under the muscle. The average size implant in USA is 325cc. The smaller you choose the less they will sag over time.
Michael L. Workman, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon
+1

Choosing breast implants can be a matter of opinion

You need to have a good discussion with your surgeon about the risks and benefits of the different options. A lot of this is a matter of opinion. There are shapes, sizes and materials to decide upon in addition to position and technique. Best Regards.
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast implants come in many shapes and sizes

When choosing a breast implant, your plastic surgeon uses certain factors such as height and weight, desired outcome (natural or augmented), as well as the current shape and size of the breast. A formal consultation helps your surgeon choose the implant that may be the best for you.
Michael Orseck, MD

Greenville Plastic Surgeon
+1

How to choose Breast Implants

The choice of breast implants is as individualized a decision as there is in plastic surgery. In your consultation with your Plastic Surgeon, the implant selection is made on your desires combined with your unique body. The things your surgeon will ask you about are: What size would you like to be? Have you had implants in the past? What differences do you see in your breasts when you look in a mirror? Is volume your main concern, or are you more concerned about... more
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.drbogue.com

+1

Choosing the best type of implant for your body

When it comes to breast implants, many factors play into the final result of your surgery. As far as the implant itself goes, patients & doctors can choose from silicone or saline, round or teardrop and textured or smooth. Both silicone and saline implants are FDA approved and can produce natural looking results when performed by a qualified surgeon. Many patients prefer silicone to saline because they "feel more natural", but patients who have chosen saline are also very... more
Tarick K. Smaili, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
+1

Plastic Surgeons will help you answer your breast augmentation questions

The great news for breast augmentation patients is that there are more options than ever to help you achieve the look you're going for. This is also the bad news for patients trying to figure all of this out on their own. Of course, there is no substitute for your consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon. I see all of my patients at least twice prior to their surgery to make sure all of their questions have been addressed. Having said that, I can give you some information here. ... more
Jeffrey Horowitz, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
+1

Look for body balance and talk to your plastic surgeon

When choosing size, type, and eventual location of the implant (above or below the muscle) talk to your plastic surgeon and share your expectations, goals, and reservations. Most often women are looking to create balance with the rest of their body in their shoulders, height, waist, and bottom. Spend some time with sizers and bring pictures to your surgeon. The question of gel versus saline and under or over the muscle is best handled face to face during your consultation. more
Farzad R Nahai, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
+1

"Try on" the implant before you have the procedure

I recommend putting the implant in your bra to help you decide if you like the way it looks (right proportion). I always encourage my patients to go for a more natural fit--not too big. Though, it is very common for women to have a second breast implant procedure to "go bigger," so if you are on the fence between two sizes, you may want to choose the larger one.
Usha Rajagopal, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.sfcosmeticsurgery.com

+1

Choosing a Breast Implant

Choosing the best fit for a breast implant involves many factors. First of all is your body - the amount of breast tissue you have, the thickness of your skin, the symmetry of your breasts and the looseness of your skin. Once this is determined, then you can start looking at the volume that you desire. I think the best way is try different size implants in your bra at the surgeon's office. Then you needed to decide between saline and silicone. Saline implants are a bit less expensive... more
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
+1

Choosing breast implants has many factors

Choosing the right implant can be confusing because there are so many things to consider when making this choice. Some of these factors include the amount of natural breast tissue you have, your body frame (height, weight, shape, etc.), the shape of your breasts, the amount of change you wish to achieve, among others. These can be answered during a thorough consultation with your doctor. When patients come to see me in consultation, we cover all of these variables and more. First I ask the... more
James H. Schmidt, MD

Sarasota Plastic Surgeon
+1

Making the best decisions about breast implants

There are a lot of decisions to make when considering breast implants. Here are some very helpful bullets of information 1. Make sure you feel comfortable with your doctor, their office and staff. 2. Most women with smaller breasts will be happier with silicone implants because there is a lower chance of rippling and they tend to feel more natural. Women with more native breast tissue are able to disguise a saline implant better. The safety profile is similar for both implants. Ask your... more
Richard H. Fryer, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Implant Choices

There are a number of ways to select an implant but, here's what not to do: 1. Pick the implant you saw on the internet looking at a patients torso...All patients look different with the same implant depending on the amount of breast tissue you have, your height, weight, degree of ptosis. 2. Let your surgeon make the call solo...your surgeon wants, or should want, your input. If your surgeon makes all the decisions, he or she won't know your activities, concerns and desires. Get involved in... more
Robert Frank, MD

Munster Plastic Surgeon
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Making the right choices in breast augmentation

There are many choices to be made in breast augmentation -- what type of implants, what size, under or over the muscle, etc. It can seem like a lot. The "right" choices depend on your goals, your body type, your tissues, etc. My advice is to find a board certified plastic surgeon who is willing to spend the time with you that is necessary. It takes time to become educated about the choices. Either the physician or his/her staff can do this with you. If you still feel overwhelmed... more
Tracy Pfeifer, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

drpfeifer.com

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Choosing the right implant size ultimately is in the hands of the surgeon

How to choose the right size implant for a given individual is the million dollar question when it comes to breast augmentation surgery. Every patient and their surgeon would like to know prior to surgery how given implant size would look like after surgery. Then it would be possible to determine before the operation which implant is the correct implant. However, there is no system that allows us to do this. In reality, it is only the patient herself who knows what she expects from the... more
David A. Ross, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Which implant is best for you

The size, style and type of implant that is best for you is an important and very personal decision. It is good to go to your consultation with an idea about what you want but be open to discussion about what they feel would best help you meet your goal. In my office, after talking with you and examining you I tell you what your options are and then we allow you to size with the breast implants in a sports bra in front of a fulllength mirror. I always encourage my patients to bring someone... more
Michael C. Edwards, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

www.medwardsmd.com

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Seek a Plastic Surgeon who will spend time with you

It can be overwhelning to research the options in breast implant surgery.  One helpful website is www.breastimplantsafety.com. Meet with your plastic surgeon and your physical examination and expectations as to the results should help guide you to the right decision for your body.
Marisa Lawrence, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Choose best breast implant size with your surgeon

Meet with several PS. Have all your questions answered and hear their opinion based on scientific data. Discuss the pros and cons of incision, type of implant, placemennt of implant, size of breast or implant you desire. Then, are your personalities compatable? Then you can choose your BOARD CERTIFIED PS.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Choose the right breast implants with exam

Choosing the correct implant for you is a long discussion and a thorough exam in the office by a qualified plastic surgeon. Reviewing shapes and sizes, textures, implant location and incisions is a very long conversation.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant size and position

Preoperative “sizing” using breast implant sizers and brassieres to allow yout to be involved in choosing the right size for her goals. Part of the educational process is allowing you to estimate your postoperative form using breast implant sizers placed in an appropriate brassiere. Following a detailed discussion about the best choice of breast implants for you, both the plastic surgeon and his experienced and helpful staff should be available to assist you in choosing the... more
Adam David Lowenstein, MD

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon
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How to choose a breast implant

 You have to consider: Your own breast shape The shape of the implant How your chest shape and the breast implant shape interact with each other. Check my video on the subject see video
Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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How to choose the right implant

This is a critical and most difficult portion of your consultation. Most patients hear from their friends that they wished they had gone bigger. This is true but you really want an implant that fits your shape and frame and will last you your lifetime. In our office, we have the patient try the implant with a sports bra. The patient tries the implant with or without clothes. Since we have implemented this "try out" in our consultation, our revision rate for inappropriate breast... more
William J. Hedden, MD

Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

www.heddenmd.com

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Finding the right breast implant size

In my opinion, this is the most critical portion of your consultation. Finding the right implant size is vital, since once the implant is in, there is no other option other than additional surgery. Hopefully, you are realistic and would prefer an implant which is proportional to your body. During your consultation, the surgeon should measure your chest width and height and the elasticity and amount of breast tissue you have. Based on those findings, the surgeon can recommend a range of... more
Michael A. Jazayeri, MD

Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon
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How to choose Breast Implants

Start with a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, especially one who has a large experience with implants. You must be 22 to choose silicone implants. When evaluating a patient we take a close look at their build (skinny, medium or full bodied) and how much breast tissue they have. Skinny patients with very little breast tissue often do better with silicone implants, which have a softer look and feel. Sizing is very important, and we use 3 methods of choosing implant size... more
James Romanelli, MD

Long Island City Plastic Surgeon
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Saline, silicone, or hybrid breast implants

Choosing the correct implant size is truly a matter of a patient's personal choice. Although I tend to be conservative with breast augmentation size, ultimately what matters most is whether the patient is happy with the final size. As far as implant type is concerned, there are both advantages and disadvantages to either type of implant. An excellent compromise is the Ideal Implant, which is a baffled saline "Hybrid" implant. It has the look and feel of silicone, without the... more
Kevin Brenner, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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BREAST IMPLANT SIZES, PLACEMENT & CHOICES

The majority of your consultation time with a board certified plastic surgeon should be spent with your surgeon discussing which implant is best for your chest size, where to place the implant and the choices of selecting saline versus cohesive gel implants. A number of factors I discuss with my patients is the breakage issue. Do you want to know if your implants are broken, then choose saline implants they are flat within 24 hours. With silicone implants to know if they are broken you... more
John Ward, MD

Phoenix Plastic Surgeon
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Best breast implants

No breast implant is perfection. A Breast Augmentation is a delicate dance where the patient's wishes and her presentation (anatomical limitations) limit the field of implants to a handful of implants which are then sorted out based on the woman's preferences. Probably the most important consideration is picking an implant that would be COVERED by your present breast tissue. As limiting as this may be, it is THE secret to a subtle, natural looking breast. If the implant is not covered by... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Choosing the best breast implant

Great question - may patients ask how I choose the optimal size for a breast implant. Some women are very concerned about choosing too large of an implant, as they know this can make their breasts look unnatural. Other women are afraid that they won’t choose a large enough implant to see a discernible difference. There are a variety of tools that I use to help my patients select the best breast implant size: Photos. Having patients bring photos of breasts they like and breasts they... more
Sam Jejurikar, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Everyone is different

Go over these questions with a board certified plastic surgeon.  Not everyone wants or needs a silicone gel implant, but you can discuss all of these questions during your consultation and should never feel like the doctor decided for you).
Brian K. Brzowski, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

www.brzowski.com

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Breast Implants

Fantastic questions! I hear these everyday, ALL day long. You need answers to these questions from a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can examine you, measure you, assess your individual goals, educate you on ALL of your options and help motivate you to make the best "Educated Consumer" decision regarding Breast Enhancement. This is a big decision for you and must be an Indiviual one...you and your anatomy are not your friend's, your neighbor's, the internet's or YouTube's. It... more
John Philip Connors III, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Choosing the Best Breast Implant

The silicone gel filled implant is aesthetically the best choice for most women. They are more expensive and require a longer incision to insert, but usually feel more natural after healing is complete. The smaller the breast and the larger the implant, the more consmetically advantageous are silicone filled implants. Saline implants are suitable for patients with already significant breast tissue. They are less expensive. All implant covers are made of silicone. The cover may be smooth or... more
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Implant sizes, types, placement

In order to determine the best implant type, size, and location of placement, you should have a candid consultation with a plastic surgeon in whom you have trust. You can often locate credentials as well as pre- and post-op photos on plastic surgeons websites. You definitely should seek out someone who is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. Membership in The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons further indicates a strong interest in and experience with cosmetic... more
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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It is important to remember that no one operation, type...

It is important to remember that no one operation, type of implant or technique fits every patient. It is essential to work out the best plan for surgery with you to ensure you get the best possible result. This involves measuring your chest shape and size and choosing an implant volume and shape that will fit you perfectly. At the same time the technique must be adapted to best suit your breast type. I call this “the made to measure breast augmentation”.
Vikram Vijh

London Plastic Surgeon
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It is important to consider the size of the implants and...

It is important to consider the size of the implants and breasts and how slim you are. The placement of the implants, which can be either... under the breast only under the muscle or a combination of both, i.e. a dual plane ...depends on how droopy the breasts are and how much tissue is left in them. Sometimes the implants are best combined with a lift, if the breasts are very droopy. The implant type, either round or anatomical/teardrop, depends on where the woman would like most... more
Barbara Jemec, MD

London Plastic Surgeon

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