Posted on Mon, Apr. 11, 2005
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Choosing your size

How big to go is not an easy decision. The choice of size and placement of a breast implant is determined by the size and width of the patient’s natural breasts as well as the thickness of her skin and fat on the upper chest. And don’t just think in cup size; think about the overall size of your body.

Implant sizes are measured in cubic centimeters (ccs). The size of the implant along with its placement and your own breast tissue will determine your final size.

One way to test-drive size is to buy the bra size you would like to be, stuff it, and live with it for a few days. Bring the bra with you when consulting with your plastic surgeon, and place implants in the bra to better determine your desired implant size.

“Placing a breast implant inside a bra and then putting on a camisole is an easy way to assist patients in appreciating the change in size and whether it is proportionate to their body,” says Bethesda, Maryland, plastic surgeon Roger J. Friedman, MD.