Can breast augmentation make you look curvier or pudgier?

Question

I'm 5'2 and 125 lbs My body grows out wider so I look a bit rectangle just wanted to know your thoughts if a breast augumentation will help or could make me look heavier?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Your concern is why it is important to have your surgery performed by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon.  During a consultation your surgeon will discuss your desired look and help you select implants to help you achieve this.  She/He will also take into consideration if the implant will be harmonious with your frame.  Those for example who are short waisted or those with a more square body may look overpowered by large implants.  I've included a video I hope you find helpful.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants, if interested, and they choose what looks right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Miguel Mota, MD · Answer

It would be easier to answer with photos but yes and yes. It depends on body types, but usually shorter patients with a square body type need to be careful with implants size. Going too big can mega them look pudgier.

Hope this helps,
Dr. Miguel Mota

Hope this helps,
Dr. Miguel Mota

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Proper selection of implants will determine whether you look proportional or possibly even heavier. It’s hard to tell without photos or an exam but try multiple sizes with your plastic surgeon to help with your decision.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear dd199,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Can breast augmentation make you look curvier or pudgier?

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