I’m looking to get a breast lift and implant, I am really really struggling to choose which moderate implant and cc I should choose. I’m currently 5,3 65kg. I am extremely active I do weightlifting and horse riding so needs to be comfortable with my activities. I don’t want to exceed bra size 32d Can you advise which implant would suit me please - I’m really struggling to choose.
August 6, 2025
Answer: Implant selection Implant selection is best done in person with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon. During a consultation measurements will be taken of your breasts (This is different than bra sizing) and you will discuss your goals for surgery. Your surgeon will consider all information and recommend a range of implants for you to consider. Many surgeons have sample implants available that you can "try on" to get an idea of how you may look after surgery. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.
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August 6, 2025
Answer: Implant selection Implant selection is best done in person with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon. During a consultation measurements will be taken of your breasts (This is different than bra sizing) and you will discuss your goals for surgery. Your surgeon will consider all information and recommend a range of implants for you to consider. Many surgeons have sample implants available that you can "try on" to get an idea of how you may look after surgery. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.
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August 6, 2025
Answer: Implant selection or provider selection? Each plastic surgeon will have their own way of guiding patients through the implant selection process. Some plastic surgeons will ask the patients to make the final decision. Other plastic surgeons will make the decision based on input from the patient. Some providers do this better than others. Implant selection is really important. A significant number of patients regret not having gone bigger After they’ve recovered. It’s also true that anytime excessively large implants are used the chance of undesirable side effects, complications and need for revision surgery will always go up. The bigger the implant the more likely the patient is to need another operation. Provider selection is in the end, the most important variable. Probably more important than what implants you choose. In the hands of the right provider you’ll be guided correctly inappropriately through the decision-making process. Some plastic surgeons give patients implants to put in their bra in order to help them decide. Putting an implant in front of the breast makes it look bigger than it does if the implant is behind the breast or pectoralis muscle. Personally, I work with before, and after pictures of previous patients who had similar body characteristics. These can be my results or results of other providers. I ask the patient to bring in examples of results they think are ideal. I typically bring those pictures with me to surgery and use the mass reference. During surgery, I use temporary implant sizes to determine what size and shape implant will give the desired outcome. This requires having an inventory of implants accessible during surgery. It’s worked well for me in the past. I typically recommend patients interview several plastic surgeons before selecting a provider. There’s no correct number of consult needed to find the right provider. Working with the right plastic surgeon is in the end the most important variable. Your surgeon should be helping you. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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August 6, 2025
Answer: Implant selection or provider selection? Each plastic surgeon will have their own way of guiding patients through the implant selection process. Some plastic surgeons will ask the patients to make the final decision. Other plastic surgeons will make the decision based on input from the patient. Some providers do this better than others. Implant selection is really important. A significant number of patients regret not having gone bigger After they’ve recovered. It’s also true that anytime excessively large implants are used the chance of undesirable side effects, complications and need for revision surgery will always go up. The bigger the implant the more likely the patient is to need another operation. Provider selection is in the end, the most important variable. Probably more important than what implants you choose. In the hands of the right provider you’ll be guided correctly inappropriately through the decision-making process. Some plastic surgeons give patients implants to put in their bra in order to help them decide. Putting an implant in front of the breast makes it look bigger than it does if the implant is behind the breast or pectoralis muscle. Personally, I work with before, and after pictures of previous patients who had similar body characteristics. These can be my results or results of other providers. I ask the patient to bring in examples of results they think are ideal. I typically bring those pictures with me to surgery and use the mass reference. During surgery, I use temporary implant sizes to determine what size and shape implant will give the desired outcome. This requires having an inventory of implants accessible during surgery. It’s worked well for me in the past. I typically recommend patients interview several plastic surgeons before selecting a provider. There’s no correct number of consult needed to find the right provider. Working with the right plastic surgeon is in the end the most important variable. Your surgeon should be helping you. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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