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Choosing Your Size
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Choosing your size |
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How big to go is not an easy decision. The choice of size and placement of a breast implant is
determined by the size and width of the patient's natural breasts as well as the thickness of
her skin and fat on the upper chest. And don't just think in cup size; think about the overall
size of your body. Breast implant sizes are measured in cubic centimeters (ccs). The size of the
implant along with its placement and your own breast tissue will determine your final size.
One way to test-drive breast implant size is to buy the bra size you would like to be, stuff it,
and live with it for a few days. Bring the bra with you when consulting with your plastic surgeon,
and place breast implants in the bra to better determine your desired implant size. Placing a breast
implant inside a bra and then putting on a camisole is an easy way for you to appreciate the change in
size and whether it is proportionate to your body.