Choosing Your Implant Size

One of the most common questions women have is “What implant size do I choose?”.  There are several methods that can help you to choose the right implant size:

1)  Your Consultation: 

Dr. Edelstein recognizes that every woman will have her own unique goals and expectations.  He will assist you in making this important decision.  At your consultation, Dr. Edelstein will take a number of measurements of your breast and chest dimensions, as well as your height and weight.  These measurements greatly help in determining which implant size is right for your particular body size.

At your pre-operative visit, you will have the opportunity to try on a variety of sample implants to see which size best suits your taste.  Bring a bra and a tight-fitting T-shirt to this appointment.

2)  The Rice (or Water) Test:

Get a baggie and a measuring cup.  Fill the baggie with various quantities of rice (or water).  Note that measuring cup milliliters are equivalent to cc’s (breast implant sizes are usually in cc’s).  Tie the baggie, place it into your bra, and put on a tight-fitting T-shirt.  Experiment with different sizes and you will start to appreciate how you will look with various implant sizes.  Keep in mind that the baggie will make you look bigger than a breast implant of the same size (because the implant will be more compressed when it is inside the body).

3)  Talk to a Friend:

Many women have friends or acquaintances who have undergone breast augmentation.  Knowing their implant size may help you in choosing what will be best for you.

4)  Look at Photographs:

There are a variety of websites that show before and after photos.  Usually they tell you what implant size was used (in cc’s).  Keep in mind that every woman is unique, and that photos of one particular woman may not necessarily represent the result you will obtain with the same implant size.