What Implant Size Should I Choose To Look Proportionate?

Hello, I am meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon in November to arrange my breast implant surgery. I was wondering what size implants I should be looking at in order to achieve a proportionate look. I am 5'7'' and around 145 pounds (I am slim..about a size 5 jeans). What size implants would give a proportionate look? Thank you for any help. -Roxi_007

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Selecting Breast Implant Size

The actual size of a breast implant, measured in cc's, is really not very descriptive of what a breast augmentation will look like, or what the cup size will be. It is all relative to the size of the breast and the size of the patient preoperatively. A tall, broad-shouldered patient with small A-cup breasts may require 450cc implants to achieve a C-cup breast volume postoperatively, while a shorter patient with medium B-cup breasts may only need a 250cc implant to achieve a C-cup breast... more

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Breast implants and looking proportionate

I disagree that external sizers are of any value in determining implant size and proportionality. The key to understanding how this works is thinking of it like fitting clothing. Your chest circumference will stay the same and the position and width of your breast will remain about the same if you want to look natural. The width of the implant must match the width of the breast. The forward fill and projection of your breast is what an implant provides and there are at least three forward... more

Picking the implants for you

I consider two factors when selecting implants for my patients: 1.Dimensional planning 2.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... more

Show your plastic surgeon pictures of what you want to look like, and let her or him pick the best breast implant size.

Hi. 1) I really think it is an important part of the surgeon's job to make this decision, which is pretty technical. Your responsibility is to make sure your surgeon understands what you consider a proportionate look, because this is so personal. 2) Then, if your surgeon agrees that what you want is wise (anatomically and cosmetically), the best implants can be selected during surgery, using sterile implant sizers. If the decision is made in advance, then... more

Breast Implant Sizing Should Be Simple

You have been so smart in choosing a board certified plastic surgeon and then consider how the doctor helps you choose your implant size. Number 1: try on implant sizers under a t-shirt fabric in black. If you like how your body looks in proportion, them relax. You have chosen the right size for you, * if your doctor does not offer this service, then please get another opinion It is so much more accurate for you if you see yourself in the... more

Breast implant size for proportion

The implant size you select depends on four primary factors: Your starting size, the size you desire, your breast base width, and compliance of your breast skin envelope. Choose implant dimensions, not volume. Width of the implant must roughly match your breast base width. Projection or profile must increase cup size to the look you desire. There are caveats, but in general, it is simple, and that's all you need to know. Your surgeon should help you... more

Getting what you want from breast augmentation

Breast augmentation is about getting the look you want, and the look does not have a number. To make the most of your consultation you should prepare with photos which show the hopeful new you, and perhaps a bra that you hope to wear and fill out. You can let the surgeon decide the look for you, even your friends, or your mother, but it is best if you figure this out for you alone. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Selecting a proportionate breast implant

It is difficult to predict what size would be an appropriate implant until you have been examined. Even based on height and weight, some women may have small tight breasts, others may have breasts that are deflated but with looser skin. Some have wider breasts with a narrow cleavage and other have narrow breast with a wide cleavage. That's why when you see your plastic surgeon, she or he will examine and measure your breasts and body dimensions. Based on these... more

Proportionate is Subjective

Good job on choosing a qualified surgeon to have your consultation with, I view this as the most important step to getting what you want. Now proportionate is so subjective, Do you mean matching your hips? Your height? How wide is your chest?, How muscular are you? All of these factors will be discussed with you during your consultation. I hope all goes well for you. I would give an educated guess at 350cc to 425 cc based on your height and weight.:)

Breast Implant Size?

Thank you for the question. Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast augmentation surgery. Some general words of advice regarding breast implant sizing/results may be helpful... The more breast surgery I do the more I realize that there is no correlation between the size or model (profile) of implant used and resulting cup size. This may have to do with several factors including: the amount of breast volume the patient starts with, the shape of the... more