How to choose the right Breast Implant Sizes?
Choosing to undergo a breast enlargement surgery enables women to decide which breast implant size best suits their wants and needs. It is important to take your time in deciding on the right size before choosing to have surgery.
In some cases, women may find that their ideals about the best breast size for them has changed after they have already had surgery. This entails going under-the-knife again for an additional surgery in order to change the implant size.
While surveys have shown that most women are satisfied with the results that their breast augmentation surgery has provided them with, many choose to undergo an additional surgery to simply change the size of their implants. By taking advantage of these tips, you are easily able to make a well-informed decision when it comes to choosing the right breast size.
In some cases, women may find that their ideals about the best breast size for them has changed after they have already had surgery. This entails going under-the-knife again for an additional surgery in order to change the implant size.
While surveys have shown that most women are satisfied with the results that their breast augmentation surgery has provided them with, many choose to undergo an additional surgery to simply change the size of their implants. By taking advantage of these tips, you are easily able to make a well-informed decision when it comes to choosing the right breast size.
About Breast Implant Sizes
Most plastic surgeons measure breast implant sizes in cubic centimeters of liquid. However, what most women simply want to know is how they can achieve a specific bra cup size such as a C or D cup. Since bra cup sizes can vary from one manufacturer to the next, it is important to measure in cubic centimeters of liquid. Generally, 150 to 200 cc of breast implants is the same as one cup size in the same bra. In order to determine your ideal breast size, the rice test proves to be especially helpful.
The Rice Test
The rice test can easily be done in the privacy of your own home in order to choose the right breast implant size. Sandwich bags can be filled with dry rice and then inserted into your desired bra while being worn. Rice can continue to be added or removed until you reach your ideal size. The rice can then be emptied into a measuring cup in order to record the volume of the rice. The following chart will help you in converting cups of rice into cubic centimeters.
- 1 cup - 236cc
- 1/2 cup - 118cc
- 3/4 cup - 177cc
- 2/3 cup - 156cc
- 1/3 cup - 78cc
- 1/4 cup - 59cc
- 1/8 cup - 30cc
Advice on Choosing Breast Implant Sizes
One important decision that you'll want to make before choosing a size for your implants is whether you would rather have silicone breast implants or saline breast implants. While both types of implants have an outer silicone shell, the implants themselves vary in consistency and material. No matter which type you choose, it is important to communicate openly with your plastic surgeon when it comes to selecting the perfect size. Some tips that can help you in choosing a size include the following.
- Don't base your breast size desired on a specific cup size. Bra cup sizes can vary greatly depending on the manufacturer.
- Select photos online and from magazines of women with breasts similar in size to what you're looking for. Providing your plastic surgeon with pictures can help in selecting the best size that meets your wants and needs.
- "Try on" different sizes of breast implants that are available at the plastic surgeon's office. These can be stuffed inside of the bra to decide which size suits you best.
