Picking a Breast Implants Size

How is it that some doctor would say, "pick a size" and I will put it in without a problem? And yet, another would say that the size I picked won't fit into my body, whether because the implants are too big, or it's Silicone and that Saline is better because it can be filled when in place. How can one doctor say so and do it while the other cannot?

Tags:

saline implants silicone implant breast size

Comment on this

5 Doctor Answers | Asked by mailmommy03 in Missouri

Doctor Answers (5)
Community Comments (0)

The role of the plastic surgeon in implant sizing

An excellent plastic surgeon should hear your desires, evaluate your body, make measurements of your chest wall dimensions, take into account your breast volume, shape and position, and come up with advice for what implant sizes would be appropriate for you. How can you know how do do this? You need an experienced doctor and follow his or her advice.

There are common sense rules to follow

Only after examining you and evaluating your existing breast tissue and chest frame can a real opinion be given as to what your options are from augmentation. There is not a patient who I would ever say "pick any size". Although it is not uncommon in my practice to use larger implants, there should be some educated judgement as to what your body and tissues can handle. Dr Edwards

A Very Common Observation

The other doctors have commented nicely regarding how to chose size etc. The problem is that you have conflicting opinions and therefor you are confused. I will try to answer that. Most of us, as board certified plastic surgeons, have a base of education and training that we all generally agree with. After that there is a very wide range of options and opinions as to how to do certain things. The example I like to give is making an apple pie. Go ask 10 people how to make an apple pie and... more

The look makes the implant right for you

The question concerning how to select an implant size comes up very frequently and you may do well to review other responses which have appeared on this website. There are two ways to approach implant size, either you can choose the look you want, or the surgeon can do it for you if you are uncertain. However how an individual patient without a prior augmentation can select an implant size that is right for them is beyond my comprehension. Selecting the actual implant takes skill and... more

Common misunderstanding

There is a dichotomy on the way to size for breast implants. Please review other answers I have given to this same question. In general, the best way to size is to measure your natural breast and to pick the flattest (least projection or lowest profile) implant that will fit your width. Your surgeon can let you know what sort of augmentation you can expect as this will coorespond to a certain volume for different implant companies and their styles. This will give you the most natural look.... more