I am looking into a breast job. How do I know what size is best for me? I am 5'9" and weight about 125 lbs. I have an athletic build. My size cup right now is about a B cup.
Answer: You need to be measured by your Plastic Surgeon. The best way to determine the best size for your implants is through measurements of your body. Your Plastic Surgeon will measure the width of your breasts (breast diameter), and some other measurements like distance from the top of your sternum to your nipples and the distance from your nipples to the bottom crease of your breasts. He/she will then refer to a chart that will give the best possible implant choices for your body. I go over many pictures with my patients to determine what volume they like and then choose the appropriate implant using my measurements as a guide. Implants come in many dimensions and a full discussion with you surgeon is essential to get things right the first time! Sizers are used in the operating room which can be made larger and smaller on the operating room table before the final implant is chosen.
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Answer: You need to be measured by your Plastic Surgeon. The best way to determine the best size for your implants is through measurements of your body. Your Plastic Surgeon will measure the width of your breasts (breast diameter), and some other measurements like distance from the top of your sternum to your nipples and the distance from your nipples to the bottom crease of your breasts. He/she will then refer to a chart that will give the best possible implant choices for your body. I go over many pictures with my patients to determine what volume they like and then choose the appropriate implant using my measurements as a guide. Implants come in many dimensions and a full discussion with you surgeon is essential to get things right the first time! Sizers are used in the operating room which can be made larger and smaller on the operating room table before the final implant is chosen.
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May 28, 2009
Answer: Try out the "rice test" There are many different ways to determine breast size and you may want to search for some of these online.
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May 28, 2009
Answer: Try out the "rice test" There are many different ways to determine breast size and you may want to search for some of these online.
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Answer: Look for the look There are many ways to try to settle upon size of breast implants. I have found that trying on implants with a sports bra and a top that is a bit snug gives a good idea of finding the look that you want. From there you and the plastic surgeon will come to a final size and style based on some additional information. All decisions usually have a positive and a negative.
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Answer: Look for the look There are many ways to try to settle upon size of breast implants. I have found that trying on implants with a sports bra and a top that is a bit snug gives a good idea of finding the look that you want. From there you and the plastic surgeon will come to a final size and style based on some additional information. All decisions usually have a positive and a negative.
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May 28, 2009
Answer: Only you AND your plastic surgeon can truly determine what size should be When deciding on a size of implant for breast augmentation, there are many factors to take into consideration. It is not simply the height and weight. We need to know how many children you have had, whether you are breast feeding, whether you plan on having more children, whether the breasts are sagging, what your measurements are (sternum to nipple, breast width, medial and lateral pinch, breast height, upper pole pinch, evenness of the inframammary fold, etc.). Once we have all this information, then we need to understand the patient's wishes. What is the look you are going for? Are you looking for a size that will make you look bigger, but still natural in appearance? Are you looking for a size that will make you a lot larger, and you are ok if it is not still "natural" in appearance?
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May 28, 2009
Answer: Only you AND your plastic surgeon can truly determine what size should be When deciding on a size of implant for breast augmentation, there are many factors to take into consideration. It is not simply the height and weight. We need to know how many children you have had, whether you are breast feeding, whether you plan on having more children, whether the breasts are sagging, what your measurements are (sternum to nipple, breast width, medial and lateral pinch, breast height, upper pole pinch, evenness of the inframammary fold, etc.). Once we have all this information, then we need to understand the patient's wishes. What is the look you are going for? Are you looking for a size that will make you look bigger, but still natural in appearance? Are you looking for a size that will make you a lot larger, and you are ok if it is not still "natural" in appearance?
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May 28, 2009
Answer: Implant size should match your expectation There is no greater disappointment after breast augmentation than to have a result that is too small, or too big for that matter. It can be easy to be swayed by other opinions of what you should look like, girlfriends, spouse, or your surgeons opinion of what size is "best". Breast augmentation is a time when you should be true to yourself and seek a size and look that fits how you would like to be. This does take some homework and exploration. You are not expected to know the actual implant size and projection. Only a surgeon with experience can know how to translate what to use given your body and breast shape, lifestyle, and your goals. There are many sources to explore such as web sites, books and magazines. If you truly love your girlfriends breast augmentation result ask if you can use her picture to share with your surgeon during your consultation. Remember the pictures are "worth a thousand words" and can only help you to look as you feel.
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May 28, 2009
Answer: Implant size should match your expectation There is no greater disappointment after breast augmentation than to have a result that is too small, or too big for that matter. It can be easy to be swayed by other opinions of what you should look like, girlfriends, spouse, or your surgeons opinion of what size is "best". Breast augmentation is a time when you should be true to yourself and seek a size and look that fits how you would like to be. This does take some homework and exploration. You are not expected to know the actual implant size and projection. Only a surgeon with experience can know how to translate what to use given your body and breast shape, lifestyle, and your goals. There are many sources to explore such as web sites, books and magazines. If you truly love your girlfriends breast augmentation result ask if you can use her picture to share with your surgeon during your consultation. Remember the pictures are "worth a thousand words" and can only help you to look as you feel.
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