How Do I Choose a Breast Implant Size?

What to Expect

Many women feel self-conscious about having small breasts, or feel that their figure looks underdeveloped or less feminine than curvier women. We understand that breast augmentation isn’t the perfect answer for every woman, so we’ll listen to all your concerns to ensure you’re making the decision that can best help you meet your personal cosmetic goals.

The best candidates for breast augmentation surgery are women who are physically and psychologically healthy and who have realistic expectations about their results. In some cases, women with drooping or sagging breasts may include a breast lift in addition to getting breast implants.

Breast augmentation is often included as part of a mommy makeover. Women may choose breast augmentation after significant weight loss as well. Implants can also form the foundation of breast reconstruction following a mastectomy.

Your Consult

Before your breast enlargement, you’ll schedule a consultation at Kaufman & Davis Plastic Surgery. During this visit, we’ll discuss your breast augmentation expectations, as well as options for incision placement, implant placement, desired post-operative breast size and how to achieve the most natural-looking results.

Oftentimes, bringing in photographs of your ideal proportions can help us better determine together the best methods to help you meet those goals. We can use Vectra 3D imaging to show you what a variety of implants could look like on your own body. Finally, you’ll be given detailed instructions to follow before and after your surgery, helping you feel more confident about exactly what to expect from your procedure.

Preparing for Your
Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation typically takes about 1 to 2 hours, depending on whether additional procedures are scheduled at the same time. You can plan on returning home shortly after your surgery is completed, as breast enlargement is performed as an outpatient procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I choose the right size breast implants for my body?

There are several modalities that will help you select your breast implant size such as: volume sizers, 3D technology, pictures, and your surgeon’s advice.

2. Where will the incisions be for my breast augmentation?

Typically, the incisions will be made in the Inframammary fold (the fold below your breast).

3. How long is recovery from a breast augmentation?

After a breast augmentation, you can expect to be back to a desk job within 5 days, 4 weeks back to aerobics, 8 weeks fully healed.

4. What are the main differences between saline and silicone?

Silicone is more representative of breast tissue, with no rippling.  Saline feels somewhat less natural.

5. How long until you can wear an underwire bra?

You can wear an underwire bra 4 months after surgery or after they have fully dropped.

6. What is the average cost?

Average cost of a breast augmentation is $7400 with silicone implants and $6400 with saline implants.

7. Do implants have an expiration date?

Breast implants do not have an expiration date and can last many years.  People used to think it was ten years, because that was the length of saline warranty.

Recovery &
Results

Although your individual experience may vary, recovery from breast augmentation usually means a few days of downtime plus a week of reduced activity. If you feel sore or uncomfortable, ice packs and pain medications can help. Over time, you can get back to your normal routine, and your results will become more and more apparent as bruising and swelling fade.

More Resources:

• 17 Dos & Don’ts to Get the Best Breast Augmentation Results
• Which Breast Implant Type Is Best for Natural-Looking Breast Augmentation?
• 4 Must-Haves for Beautiful Breast Augmentation Results [Infographic]

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Meet Our Doctors

Our board-certified plastic surgeons’ esteemed credentials and personal care make them leaders in cosmetic surgery.