Choosing the Right Size Breast Implant for Your Body

Once you have decided to undergo breast augmentation, you will find yourself inundated with many other important choices regarding your new implants.

2011-04-02

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, April 02, 2011 (Press-News.org) Once you have decided to undergo breast augmentation, you will find yourself inundated with many other important choices regarding your new implants. One of the most important decisions you will have to make will deal with the size of your breast implants.

Ultimately, this is a highly personal decision, and it is important that you - not your spouse, significant other, friends, or family members - feel comfortable with this decision. Approximately one third of all breast augmentation revision procedures are performed to address dissatisfaction in the breast implant size. Therefore, it is in your best interest to make the right decision up-front in order to avoid a needless revision procedure.

Bigger is not Always Better

When it comes to choosing your breast implant size, bigger is not always better. It is important to consider your body type when making this decision. If you have a very petite frame, then you might want to consider a more modestly sized implant. Very large breast implants can often seem out of proportion on petite women.

You will also want to consider how your new breast implants will impact your lifestyle. If you are very athletic and physically active, a large breast implant may hinder your athletic endeavors. You will also want to take into account how the additional implant weight will affect you. If you decide to go too big, you may end up saddled with back problems.

Ultimately, you will get the most natural looking results by choosing a breast implant size that complements your body type. Factors to consider are your:

- Frame
- Chest dimensions
- Natural breast size
- Skin elasticity

Listen to your Plastic Surgeon

Your plastic surgeon is one of your best resources when debating potential breast implant sizes. Most likely, your surgeon will have performed many breast augmentation procedures on women with similar body types to yours. He will have a wealth of experience regarding the appropriate size to give you the results you are looking for.

At your initial consultation, discuss your aesthetic goals with your plastic surgeon. It may be helpful to bring in some pictures of breasts that look similar to your desired result. This will help your plastic surgeon get a better feel for the look you desire.

It is important to understand that the breast implant size you choose will impact more than just the way your new breasts look. It will also impact several other factors in your procedure, such as:

- Breast augmentation incision location
- Breast implant placement
- Breast implant type

Your plastic surgeon will consider these factors when recommending the ideal size for your body type. Sometimes, your procedure may go more smoothly and you may achieve more natural looking results by choosing an implant size that accounts for these other factors. While the decision is ultimately yours to make, it is always wise to listen to the recommendations of your surgeon.

To learn more about your breast augmentation procedure, please visit the website of board certified Phoenix plastic surgeon Dr. Bryan Gawley today.

Website: http://www.gawleyplasticsurgery.com

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