The Breast Augmentation Guide

Determining which breast size is right for you is important in the breast augmentation process. Although your surgeon will help you finalize your breast size decision, it is always a good idea to know what range you would like your breast size to be in before you see the doctor.

Woman in Water Explore with the idea of different sizes, and reach some conclusion as to which breast size would make you feel the happiest.

Implants come in all different sizes. The most common sizes selected by women range between 200 and 600 cc (cubic centimeter). This is equivalent to 7 – 20 ounces.

Here are some questions to consider:

Would this breast size be suitable for my particular height and weight?
Would this breast size make me feel comfortable and less self-conscious?
Would this breast size look like natural on my particular body type?

Just remember that there is no such thing as the perfect breast size – it’s all about what makes you happy and comfortable.

These are some techniques to try in finding the right breast size for you:

- Find a few pictures of a breast size range that you like to be in, and show it to your surgeon. He or she will let you know if that would be a good size for your body type.

- Stuff your bra! Take a plastic bag and fill it with rice to create your ideal implant size. Try placing the bag in your bra so that you get a general idea of what your breasts will look like at a particular size. Empty or refill the bag with rice as many times until you find the perfect breast size for you. Once you find a size your are comfortable with, you can measure the width around your chest and inform your surgeon of the number.

The best way to determine your size is by placing breast implant sizers (your plastic surgeon will hopefully have them) in your bra and then put a sweater on.

Keep in mind that you shouldn’t get your mind set on one particular breast size. Remember that the exact same sized implants will look different on different women. So just have an idea of the range you would like your breast size to fall into.

Let your surgeon know the range of size that you are interested in, and he or she will show you what that size will look like by placing breast implant sizers in your bra.

When your plastic surgeon suggests which size is suitable for you, he or she will consider the following factors:

chest shape
breast shape
breast base dimension
breast volume
tissue stretch characteristics
sternal depth
pregnancy history
height
weight

** Remember: Do not allow your surgeon to dictate your size. You have the final input on this decision.

Next Page: Understanding Implants
Introduction - Step 1 - Step 2 - Step 3 - Step 4 - Step 5 - Conclusions - Site Map