Size recommendation? I'm 36, 5'2" and 115 lbs. (photo)

It can be very confusing when three different
surgeons give you three different opinions. Unfortunately, it's quite
common because plastic surgery is just as much a form of art as it is a form of
science.

particularly when placed under the muscle, but
because we size with actual implants, to me it is the best teaching tool.

It is not uncommon in my own practice for
patient to bring a friend or family member and a variety of different blouses
and spend a good deal of time looking at the implants well before surgery.

So here's some basic thinking that may be of
help As a general rule when my patients size their implants I like them to look
at themselves with the actual implants in place in a testing bra.
This is not a perfect teaching tool because implants can lose some projection to
you:

When you look at implants on your frame don't
just think about the size of the breast, but think about how it balances with
the width of your shoulders as well as your hips. If an implant as to
wide it will make you look top heavy, if an implant is too narrow it will look
like a torpedo. In my own practice I try to focus on this relationship, and to
me the width of the implant is almost more important than the volume itself.

Once you find the width of the implant that
gives a nice overall balance with the hips then you can change the cup size by
going high, moderate or low profile.

Thank you for your picture. Size determination really involves several components the first component is physical examination with the measurements. That's going to be the best determination for your size. Second determine it would be your desired outcome. Visit several board-certified plastic surgeons. Good luck.Earl Stephenson Jr, MD,DDS, FACS