Breast Implants for Petite Women

High profile implants are more narrow and will probably fit you better.  As for the size, try on sizers to pick the best size for your goals.

It’s always difficult making
decisions about breast size without performing a physical examination or seeing
pre-operative pictures. In addition, the patient’s underlying anatomy and
personal preference for size and shape must be considered.

 

         It’s important to
choose breast implants that fit your body. These implants should have harmony,
balance and proportion with the surrounding structures. It’s also important to
realize that breast implants come in all shapes and sizes because no two women
are exactly the same.

 

         In women with narrow
chest diameter, choosing the right implant can be difficult for several
reasons. When women have small chest circumferences, an implant with a narrow
base dimension may be necessary for a proper fit on the chest wall. When this
happens choices are often limited.

 

         Under these
circumstances a larger high profile implant can be chosen. This might meet your
size objectives, but ultimately gives an artificial or fake look. In some cases
a moderate plus implant with a narrow base dimension can be chosen. This
implant might not meet your size objective but would give a more natural
appearance.

 

         Based on your stated
goals, it’s possible that you might need to make some compromises. It’s
important that you discuss these issues with your surgeon before proceeding so
everyone understands your priorities. 

Implant Sizes for Petite WomenIt is very difficult to determine the exact size and shape of implant that would look the most natural on you without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. This is because several measurements not to mention your breast characteristics are needed to determine the optimal implant size to obtain your goals. If your base width is narrow for example you may require high profile implants to get to the volume you wish. Without knowing these dimensions it would be tough to answer your question. For example your native base width of your breast will determine in many cases the maximal volume per implant profile that you can accommodate. To illustrate a 100 cc difference may make a significant difference with a narrow base width, but much less of a difference if you have a wide chest wall and wide breast “foot print”. Additional critical decisions will also be made by your plastic surgeon such as: whether your implants will be above or below your pectoralis muscle. These choices are recommended to you based on the look you desire, the amount of sagging you may have, and other deciding factors. I always find it helpful for patients to bring in photos from my or other plastic surgeons’ websites to illustrate what they would like to look like. I bring these photos to the operating room for reference during surgery so that I have the advantage of “seeing through my patient’s eyes” to achieve their wishes.I personally order more than one set of implant sizes and use sterile sizers placed in the pocket during surgery to know in advance exactly which implant would work best for you. Software morphing programs can be helpful in some but not all cases (e.g. doesn't work well in my experience with existing implants, sagging or asymmetric breasts).My advice is to accept advice from your board certified plastic surgeon after a formal consultation and examination with measurements.. If still confused don't hesitate to get a second opinion.