What will happen if a person with larger breasts gets implants that are too small for their body?

You really cannot get "implants too small" for most women, but will just have a smaller breast. Going up one cup instead of two is not a problem if that is what is desired. The problem is when women get implants too large for their breasts. The tissue is stretched and thinned and cannot support the weight. Initially, the women may have hard balls on their chest. Most ladies with large breasts should not get large implants.

If an implant that is too small is selected it could cause an odd breast shape as it may settle in a way that is not ideal. It's important to note that "too small" is not specifically defined as it is typical that a range of implant sizes and styles can correctly fit a patient's body. During a consultation your surgeon will measure your breasts and discuss your surgical goals. This information will be combined to determine a range of implants that may be best for you.

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, 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