How to Decide on Breast Implant Size?

Breast augmentation surgery is a surgical procedure for people whose breasts have deflated due to small size, breastfeeding, pregnancy, or an illness requiring breast removal, or who wish to achieve their desired breast shape. The goal is to create the desired breast structure using silicone implants, achieving fuller, more voluminous breasts. So how should you decide on the size of the implants to be used? In this article, we will answer the question "how to decide on implant size?" for you. We hope you find it helpful, and wish you enjoyable reading.

For women who want to have breast implants, the part they find most challenging after deciding is the size of the implants. First, research should begin to find a qualified doctor. After finding the right doctor, a detailed examination is very important. Following your examination, your doctor will listen to you and offer implant sizes suited to your body structure. You will be asked to try test implants, and then move on to the decision-making stage.

What to Consider When Choosing Breast Implants

• The body structure of the person wanting breast augmentation surgery

• The quality of their skin

• The size and width of the chest wall

• The degree of sagging in the existing breast structure

All these factors are criteria that help determine the size and dimensions of the implant to be chosen. The doctor performing your breast augmentation surgery will assess these criteria. However, the biggest factor not mentioned above is you. You should know very well what you want, what you expect, and what kind of breast structure you want to have. And you should express yourself clearly to your doctor. Although your doctor will offer recommendations regarding implant sizes, your own preference will ultimately determine the implant size.

What to Consider When Deciding on Breast Implant Size

What should a person who wants breast augmentation surgery keep in mind when deciding on implant size, and what should they pay attention to?

Seeing and touching the implant sizes from the outside will not be enough. You need to live with them for a few days to see how they look under clothing and to understand whether they bother you while sleeping at night. For example, if you like sleeping on your stomach at night, very large implants will not be suitable for you. It is not really possible to take test implants and spend several days with them. However, you can do trials at home using the rice test. This way, you will understand what you want much better and will make the most accurate decision together with your doctor.

What was the rice test again? Let's go over it once more.

At home, fill a clean sock with 200 grams of rice. Tie the top of the sock and place this rice ball inside your bra. You can think of 200 grams of rice as equivalent to a 200 cc breast implant. If it feels too small, keep increasing the amount by 20, 30, or 50 grams. Increasing it gradually will give you the closest result to the look you want. Note down the rice amount that feels right to you, the one where you think "this is what I want," and be sure to share it with your doctor. Afterward, your doctor will decide on details such as the implant's base diameter, height, and profile. Once everything is finalized, surgery planning can proceed.

Choosing a Bra After Implant Surgery

Bra selection is important for someone who has had breast implant surgery. Even people who haven't had implant surgery often choose the wrong bra, and those who have had breast implant surgery can make even more mistakes in their choice. The ideal bra is determined by a person's band and cup measurements. The band size is your measurement around your chest from your back. The cup, on the other hand, is the measurement of the area covered by the breast. After determining the ideal band and cup size, people who have had implant surgery should choose a bra with a cup size one size larger. The reason for this is that a breast that has had implant surgery is slightly wider than the other breast.