Surgery is in 10 days. Im 34 b now. I chose 400 cc Ideal implants because they didn't look that big with my clothes on, I was told I'd be a 34 D. I always thought that C was the ideal size and a D cup always sounded so big. I heard that most people say they wish they had gone bigger so I figured I'd go with the 400 but today I was in a bra shop looking at D's and they look HUGE! I'm scared I'm going too big and I think it's too late to change my mind on the size. I dont know what to do!!!
Answer: Choosing the ideal implant size? Sizing is always a challenge. While it is true that many women will wish they had gone bigger after surgery, too large of an implant can be undesirable and increase your risk of stretching of the breast and problems such as a double bubble or an unnatural "implant" look. In general I recommend that my patients go as large as they can that still looks natural out of clothing, but we are very critical about what looks natural. In most cases the implant should not be significantly wider than your existing breast or it can look overly round "like an implant". So is sounds like you might benefit from a trip back to the office to review your wishes and sizing again. I like the Mentor sizing shell system which can give you a fairly exact look in clothing. These are silicone shells that fit into your ( hopefuly non padded and non underwire) bra. I would have some tight exercise type clothing for your sizing appointment as well, because I have had two patients that picked a size originally that they liked although I felt it was a little full. When their lifestyle changed so that they were spending more time at the gym, they felt self conscious in tight clothing and wished to go smaller. Most women tell me that they want to look like their padded bra but without the padding. This makes some sense because you are already simulating the look that you find desirable with padding.
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Answer: Choosing the ideal implant size? Sizing is always a challenge. While it is true that many women will wish they had gone bigger after surgery, too large of an implant can be undesirable and increase your risk of stretching of the breast and problems such as a double bubble or an unnatural "implant" look. In general I recommend that my patients go as large as they can that still looks natural out of clothing, but we are very critical about what looks natural. In most cases the implant should not be significantly wider than your existing breast or it can look overly round "like an implant". So is sounds like you might benefit from a trip back to the office to review your wishes and sizing again. I like the Mentor sizing shell system which can give you a fairly exact look in clothing. These are silicone shells that fit into your ( hopefuly non padded and non underwire) bra. I would have some tight exercise type clothing for your sizing appointment as well, because I have had two patients that picked a size originally that they liked although I felt it was a little full. When their lifestyle changed so that they were spending more time at the gym, they felt self conscious in tight clothing and wished to go smaller. Most women tell me that they want to look like their padded bra but without the padding. This makes some sense because you are already simulating the look that you find desirable with padding.
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October 23, 2018
Answer: Ideal Implant size Good day! For your guidance, here is a list of generalized breast implant sizing for most patients:
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October 23, 2018
Answer: Ideal Implant size Good day! For your guidance, here is a list of generalized breast implant sizing for most patients:
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October 27, 2017
Answer: Never too late It’s common to question the size you’ve chosen. Frequently many patients will come in for a second and even third consultation with the counselor to choose the appropriate size. I understand your concerns of going to large and yes many women feel they should have gone larger but I have equally as many women who don’t want to be large because they are athletic. Consider going back to your surgeon and trying a slightly smaller implant. It’s only too late when you’ve already had the surgery and then you question the size you chose. It’s always nice to go through this surgery feeling confident ahead of time in the size you choose. Call and go back and see your surgeon or their counselor. Good luck
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October 27, 2017
Answer: Never too late It’s common to question the size you’ve chosen. Frequently many patients will come in for a second and even third consultation with the counselor to choose the appropriate size. I understand your concerns of going to large and yes many women feel they should have gone larger but I have equally as many women who don’t want to be large because they are athletic. Consider going back to your surgeon and trying a slightly smaller implant. It’s only too late when you’ve already had the surgery and then you question the size you chose. It’s always nice to go through this surgery feeling confident ahead of time in the size you choose. Call and go back and see your surgeon or their counselor. Good luck
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