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Proper Breast Implant Size for Thin Woman?

asked 2 years ago by pinkistarr in Texas
Latest answer by Rian Maercks, MD
Question viewed 1,192 times
Tags: breasts, female, bigger, breast size, implant size, thin

I'm thin but I want bigger breast. How big should I go? I'm the one in red.

8 answers to Proper Breast Implant Size for Thin Woman?

Breast implant size can only be assessed in person at a consultation.

Size is a complex decision that is not only based upon your height, weight and current cup/bra size but ALSO on also on your breast diameter, waist, shoulder, and skin envelope measurements. These can only be assessed in person during a consultation. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Advice on choosing a breast implant?

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

Choosing the correct size implant using 3D Computer simulation

Choosing the correct size implant is one of the biggest fears that my patients have. The other doctors' answers talk about the factors that the surgeon uses to evaluate your chest. How wide is the breast? We do not want to use implants that are too wide and fall into the arm pit. How loose is the skin? There must be enough stretch and laxity to accommodate the implant. How much breast tissue and fat does the patient have? Saline implants placed under thin skin can show folds and wrinkles... more

Richard L. Dolsky, MD
Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Size Matters

Pinkestarr, The size of your implants depends on a couple of things. First, the width of your chest and the width of each breast. Secondly, the distance from the bottom of your areola to the crease is an important measurement. These measurements help the surgeon pick the appropriate size implant for your frame. Now you can demand that regardless of those measurements and other measurements that larger implants are placed. The problem with this is that the result is not as natural and that... more

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation in thin women

THe most important determination is the width of your chest wall. Selecting an implat that will fill your ideal 'breast footprint' is essential. Secondly I would strongly recommend a subfascial technique to avoid strange looking results of submuscular or dual-plane augmentations in thin women. Using subfascial placement creates a more natural tear-drop form and softens the edges of the implant. I use a COLD-SUBFASCIAL technique to insure that the full power... more

Rian Maercks, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Breast sizing

It is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Choosing The "Right" Breast Implant Size for You

I consider two factors when selecting implants for my patients: 1.Dimensional planning2.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 basis of dimensional planning. Based on these measurements, the implant size is recommended. This will give you a unique breast implant that is suited for your body frame. Even your fitness levels and... more

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

Breast implant size

Without examining you, it would be difficult to say how big you should go with implants. Remember the larger you go the more risks of sagging and the less natural.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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