Breast Enhancement: Tips on Choosing a Size

For any woman considering surgical breast enhancement, size is one of the most important considerations. It is also a challenge to settle on an exact frame of reference. Most women come to the surgeon with one of two mindsets. Either they want something slightly bigger, while still remaining within the frame of "plausibly natural", or they want something that is going to stand up and be noticed, regardless of how natural it looks. It is a personal decision, but it isn't quite that simple. Your own body type, your goals, and a number of other factors can come into play. Here are some tips that will help you choose what's right for you.

Digital Modeling

Many plastic surgeons specializing in breast enhancement have begun taking advantage of digital modeling, which is essentially a computerized picture of the patient. Within the computer model, the surgeon can show what various sizes would look like in practical terms. This allows a higher level of visualization that was heretofore impossible. It has proven to be a great success among patients and helps to condition expectations. If you're unsure about the size you want, this process can help you get closer to the mark.

Pictures

Using pictures of famous people to decide on your desired size is a double-edged sword. While it can put you and your doctor on the same page, it can also give you expectations that are wildly out of whack. If you do go this route, be careful to choose only women who have a similar body type and frame to you. Also, understand that what looks good in magazine photos or movies may not look quite the same in everyday life. Hollywood stars are meant to look larger than life. If you choose a size that is well beyond the norm for your frame, expect that it will net you a lot of attention, both positive and negative.

Taking Advice

There's nothing wrong with taking advice from your friends, your loved ones, and your plastic surgeon when it comes to deciding on a size. In fact, you will probably be better off if you at least listen to what others have to say. The danger comes when you let others influence you to make a decision you're not comfortable with. In the end, you are the one paying for breast enhancement and, even if you aren't, you are the one who has to live with the results. If your idea of what will look good conflicts strongly with what others think, you should follow your heart.