How do I find the right size for breast augmentation?

I am 1.51m tall and am 28 years old. My current bra size is A. I would like to go for breast implants but would like to know if a full C cup would be fine? It is my dream size! I weigh 47kg as i am very short and petite but have a muscular built and at the moment my arms look too big for my breasts. Please let me know what you think.

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A: Work with your surgeon, and with sizers.

David B. Reath, MD

Knowing what size you want to be is something that I spend a lot of time on with women.  But there are a couple of things that should first be understood.  There is no perfect breast size.  Generally there is a range that will look good for any given woman.  Cup size is something we talk... more

A: Size choice is based on your dimensions and profile preferences

Richard P. Rand, MD

The first thing you need is an excellent plastic surgeon who will listen to you and show you many pictures to help determine the look you like and how either natural or extra full you want to be. Everybody is different and the best way for me to choose an implant is to measure a patient's base width behind... more

A: Personal Preference & your body type all play a part in the size factor

Chia Chi Kao, MD

A full C cup is very common among patients.  Implant size is based on the patients height, weight, activity and most of all personal preference.  During your consultation your physician should show you pictures  of women who are similar in height and weight as you, this will give you and your... more

A: See Video: Your size should be based upon your base diameter and implant profile choice

Jennifer Walden, MD

You can likely go to a C cup, but the most important measurement your PS will need to take is the base diameter (check out the attached video!). Your PS should use this measurement with several others, as well as discuss with you your desires, in order to make a decision on a moderate plus or midrange profile... more

A: Size is based on many factors....

Evan Sorokin, MD

I certainly agree with everything that Dr. Rand says however I also believe that it is vitally important to consider what you want. Your question seems to be asking if a C is the right size for you. An experienced breast surgeon should be able to show you pictures of women who are similar height and weight... more

A: Cup size is relative to body habitus

Kenneth R. Francis, MD

A full C cup size is fine on almost anybody.  Cup size is relative to your body characteristics.  Since you are very petite, the implant that you would require to increase from an A cup to a C cup would be different than the implant that a 5'7" 130 pound woman would require to do the same... more

A: Dimensional analysis is the best technique

Robert Oliver Jr., MD

While outcomes for cosmetic breast surgery are largely subjective, the biodemonsional method of selecting implants and assessing tissues is the most well documented for minimizing complciations. Thin women will do better with small implants placed under the muscle in most instances. Forget cuo size when... more

A: That's up to you and your surgeon

Michael S. Beckenstein, MD

Choosing the right size implant, for an augmentation, is the most important decision to be made after deciding to proceed with the surgery! You should have a good idea about what size range you would like to be prior to your visit with a board certified plastic surgeon. You should have an extensive discussion... more

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