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.
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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