subject: Breast Augmentation Size Selection Is A Personal Choice [print this page] As the most popular elective cosmetic surgery in the entire world, breast augmentation procedures are a combination of surgical technique, skill and advances in state-of-the-art technology. While this surgery was once plagued with health concerns and risks, the materials used for implant casing and filling are now regarded to be much safer than they might have been in the past. Casings are stronger, saline and silicone are less toxic, and placement of the implant is more strategic. Surgeons now elect to place the implant in a layer of the chest wall that secures it from excessive movement and exposure to trauma.
With these sort of health concerns relatively solved, the only decision women are left with when contemplating breast augmentation is to decide how big to go. Similar to the old adage that one man's junk is another man's treasure, one woman's "too big" is another woman's "too small." Selecting the size of your implant is a highly personal decision and should not be taken lightly. Since this is likely a surgery that you only want to have to pay for and experience once, you want to get it right the first time. There are a number of options to help you decide what size is right for you.
Many physicians now have computer technology and software that allows a photo of you to be visually enhanced with whatever size of breast augmentation you choose. In this way, you can see how the new cup size will complement the rest of your frame and whether it fits with the image you have in your head and ideal expectations. Computer software has drawbacks though. It is usually only a 2D or 3D image and cannot tell you how the implants will feel under your new bra or sweater.
To get the full experience of a new implant before undergoing breast augmentation surgery, many doctors recommend using pantyhose or nylon filled with rice or oatmeal. Determine the cc size you would like to increase and add an appropriate amount of rice or oatmeal to a pliable sack. Put the pantyhose or nylon inside your bra (you may need a new bra to accommodate the new size) and wear your clothes as normal. Go about your daily business and pause to reflect on several occasions how the implants feel. Do they feel natural? Do they look normal when you catch a glimpse of yourself in a reflection? Are other people noticing too much or not enough?
In short, determining the ideal cup size for your breast augmentation surgery is not a simple process. It should be made after an extensive discussion with your physician. He or she will be able to guide your decision-making process and outline pros and cons along the way as they relate to certain cup sizes and requirements to fulfill your expectations.
