When it comes to breast implants, size matters. Aesthetic reasons can be a large part of your decision concerning your implant size, but there are a variety of other factors that may be equally important to consider. When choosing your implants, ask yourself these four questions to help guide your decision.
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Do You Have Enough Breast Tissue to Cover the Implant?
While women of all shapes and sizes may be good candidates for breast augmentation, there are limitations on just how big you may be able to go. Because implants are placed beneath the existing breast tissue, there needs to be enough there to cover the added volume.
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Does Your Implant Size Complement Your Natural Body Structure?
Rather than simply considering the size of your prospective implant, it’s even more beneficial to consider the overall shape and body proportions that you’d like to achieve. Breast implants should complement the natural structure of your body so that your final breast augmentation results don’t appear imbalanced or unflattering.*
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Will Your Implants Allow You to Exercise?
It’s important to assess your daily level of physical activity before choosing your implant size. If you tend to lead an active lifestyle and enjoy maintaining a regular fitness routine, you may be a good candidate for more modestly-sized implants that won’t get in the way of exercise.
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Are Your Implants Going to Interfere with Your Lifestyle?
Your lifestyle and career goals may also play a part in your decision about which size breast implants you choose. Women who’d like to appear professional might consider smaller, more modestly-sized implants over a more dramatic look.
Enlisting the support of a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast augmentation can help you to select the implants that can complement your figure and your lifestyle.*
*This information is for education only, and is not meant as a guarantee of results. Your results may vary.
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Author: Dr. Francesco Campanile
Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Francesco Campanile is a cosmetic surgeon in Denver who is focused on body contouring and breast enhancement. Time and time again, the women and men who choose Dr. Campanile say that they’ve found “the whole package” – a doctor who cares deeply about the quality of their results and has the skill to achieve excellence.
