The  of Breast Implants

2.   Breast Implant Size - How do I choose the right size? -Methods of determining ideal breast implant size choice -Using Nicole's Photo Gallery to help choose size -Choosing from Implant Manufacturer Specifications

How big are your breasts going to be after surgery? It will depend on primarily two size issues:  how big are you now and what size implant will you choose? (other non-size factors will be discussed by your doctor).

-Methods of choosing implant size.  Don't choose your own cc volume.  Implant volumes are poorly understood by patients, who don't know all of the variables (ribcage size, chest shape, existing breast volume) that will dictate what a given implant size will do for them.  The plastic surgeon has years of training and experience to rely upon in deciding on the right size implant and fill (Read more about this . . .) after you tell and SHOW him or her what you want. 

-Using Nicole's Photo Gallery.  Everyone has a different idea of what a C cup is and there is no standard.  Don't say, "Doctor, make me a C cup" or you might get a B cup, a  C cup, or a D cup.  DO use photos.  Bring pictures to your consultation and bridge the gap. If you bring pictures of women who are near your height, weight, bust circumference, breast shape, etc., those pictures will enable the doctor to say, "Oh, I see what size you want to be." They also enable you to convey to the doctor what you mean when you say, "I want to be a C cup, like this patient."  (Read more about this . . .) 

Search the breast augmentation photo gallery to see thousands of before and after photos of women with breast implants.

Choose the right Breast Implant from among the manufacturer's specifications, ALONG WITH YOUR PLASTIC SURGEON.  See dimensions of all available breast implants, click here. 

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Breast Implants: The Full Roadmap: 1.  Breast Implant Fill - Saline or silicone? Saline Silicone History & Controversy Studies about Silicone Gel Breast Implants Who Qualifies for Silicone Breast Implants? Cohesive Gel and Gummy Bear Silicone Breast Implants 2.   Breast Implant Size - How do I choose the right size? -Methods of determining ideal breast implant size choice -Using Nicole's Photo Gallery to help choose size -Choosing from Implant Manufacturer Specifications 3.   Breast Implant Shape -Round -Shaped / Anatomical / Teardrop 4.   Breast Implant Surface Textured Surface Breast Implants Smooth Surface Breast Implants 5.   Breast Implant Profile / Projection Moderate Profile (regular / standard) High Profile Low Profile Moderate “PLUS” Profile 6.   Breast Implant Manufacturers Mentor Corporation Inamed Aesthetics Silimed, Inc. Breast Implant Warranty Info See All Implant Dimensions and Specifications Other Implants / Considerations Overfill Insurance The Inamed (McGhan) Style 410 Implant The Mentor CPG (Contour Profile Gel) Implant Soy Expandable Breast Implants Becker Double Lumen Breast Implants

Breast Implants: Quick Links: 1.  FILL - Saline v. Silicone 2.  Size 3.  Shape 4.  Surface 5.  Profile 6.  Manufacturers 7.  Other Considerations

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