Choosing Size in Breast Augmentation, Raleigh, NC*

Women choosing to have breast augmentation often struggle to determine how to select the size of their breast implants. Many women request a specific cup size however determination of cup size is different for every woman and depends upon their soft tissue envelope and dimensions. Although there are numerous guidelines to help the plastic surgeon in choosing proper implant size and type ,there is also a degree of artistic influence and of course patient choice. Patients are recommended to bring in photographs of women with similar body types and the size breasts they're looking for. Many doctors utilize sizers to be inserted inside the bra. However this may not be accurate as the implant is sitting on top of the tissue and only gets a general volume range. Dr. Lyle utilizes 3-D imaging available through the Crisilix technology which allows 3-D modeling which also helps to determine implant size. None of these methods are 100%. Plastic surgeons are taught to use measurements and algorithms to arrive at the ideal size but this may not match the patient's desired size. This 49-year-old patient desired change from a small B cup to a full C cup. At the last minute she had concerns about being too small and opted for a larger implant. She had an Allergan S RF smooth wall 415 cc device placed. This brought her up to a small D cup that she was desiring. She was very happy with the outcome and was glad that she went larger than the initial planned size