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Breast Augmentation
Is there a rule of thumb or tips for choosing breast augmentation sizes?
It is very important to think about the size you want. In our Dublin practice, when patients are not quite sure about the size I will lend them several different sized implants to try for a week or two. If your plastic surgeon can't (or won't!) do this try bags of rice. The important thing here is you really need to try to wear the "trial size" implants as much as possible. This means try them with different clothes, (swimsuits, professional wear, casual wear, formal wear) but it also means while driving, while working out, while sleeping. It isn't a perfect way to see what the implants will be like, but it is pretty close. The real key is finding a plastic surgeon that will take the time to work with you to find what works for you. Start with a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Clinical Context
Implant size is measured in cubic centimeters, not cup letters—the same 350cc implant can look like a full C on a narrow chest or a modest B on a wider one. That's why cup size alone isn't a reliable goal to describe to your surgeon. During surgery, your surgeon will also place temporary sizers to check how a given volume fits your chest width and skin envelope before choosing the final implant.
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