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How to Choose Breast Implant Size and What to Consider

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If you’re considering breast implants, you’re not alone. Breast augmentation is the most popular form of cosmetic surgery in the world. This procedure can give you the larger, fuller breasts you desire. But once you’ve made the decision to have breast implants, one of the most common questions we receive is about breast size. How big is too big? What is the right breast implant size for me?

These are some of the most important questions you can ask when considering breast augmentation surgery. The answers will depend on your individual goals as well as your anatomy. Here is a breast implant size guide and what to consider before your consultation with our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Widenhouse.

What Type of Implant Is Right for You?

Choosing the right breast implant size and shape is a very important factor in determining your actual results. You can choose a round implant that produces a full, perky breast or you can choose a teardrop implant that is more natural looking.

Implants can be made of saline (sterile salt water) or they can be made of silicone. Saline implants are approved for women 18 years of age and older, while silicone implants are approved for women 22 years of age and older. Both types of implants have their advantages and their disadvantages.

Saline implants cost less than silicone implants. So if price is a factor, you may want to consider saline implants. But saline implants don’t feel as natural as silicone implants. If you choose silicone implants, your incision site will be larger, even with smaller breast implants. Also, with silicone implants, it’s recommended that you have regular MRI scans to make sure that the implants are not leaking.

What Size Is Right for You?

Breast implants come in many different sizes, so it’s important to choose the size that’s right for you. Part of that decision depends on your desired results. But there are other considerations to keep in mind. Breasts that are too big may feel heavy and uncomfortable, and they could lead to complications. The ideal breast implant size is one that improves a patient’s body shape without significantly altering their frame.

Implant sizes are not analogous to cup sizes, and some of the smallest breast implant sizes may only increase your cup size by one. Dr. Widenhouse can help compare breast implant sizes and recommend a breast implant that fits your bra cup size goals. The size of the implant will depend in part upon your anatomy, such as your shoulder width, rib cage shape, hip width, breast width, and much more. Also, if you currently have too little breast tissue to support large breasts, the implant edges may be visible. The implant profile also plays a role in the final result. The most common breast implant size ranges between 300-400 cubic centiliters (cc), but that may not be right for your body shape.

Discuss your desires with Dr. Widenhouse, and together, you will come up with the right decision for you regarding shape, volume, and implant type. Bring in pictures of breasts that appeal to you. This will help to give your breast augmentation surgeon an idea about what you want and whether or not it will be possible. They will also be able to show you different breast implant sizes so you can get a better idea of what you want.

Breast Augmentation Surgery in Charleston, SC

To find out if breast implants and breast enlargement are right for you, contact us for more information or to schedule a consultation. Port City Plastic Surgery serves Charleston, Daniel Island, Mount Pleasant, and Summerville, South Carolina from our two locations in Charleston and Daniel Island.

LOCATION:

2683 Lake Park Drive
Charleston, SC 29406

LOCATION:

125 River Landing Drive
Suite 101
Daniel Island, SC 29492