Breast Implant Size
Northern Virginia, Maryland & Washington, DC

The Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery located in Reston, Virginia, specializes in breast enhancement surgery, including breast implants, breast augmentation, breast lifts and breast reductions for Northern Virginia, Maryland & Washington, DC.

Increasing breast size and improving breast proportion are among the top reasons women choose to have breast augmentation. When it comes to choosing the actual size of your breast implants, the decision is as important as it is personal.

Selecting the “right” breast implant size is relative. What you visualize as attractive and appropriate may not be the same as your family members or friends. Likewise, the suitability of a particular breast implant size, shape and profile will vary based on the individual.

Breast Implant Size Matters

In addition to helping you select breast implants that will achieve your aesthetic goals, an experienced cosmetic surgeon from the Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery can assist you in setting realistic expectations for your breast implants based on a number of individual factors.

Although breast implants are available in a wide range of sizes, shapes and profiles, your specific breast anatomy, skin elasticity and body type play a role in determining which breast implants are best for you. The larger the implant in relation to your breast tissue, the more the breast implant size will impact the shape of your breasts. There are also constraints on the size of breast implants individual bodies will healthily support without adding the risk of breast implant shifting or other complications.

Communication Is Key

One of the most important aspects in selecting breast implant size is to know your individual goals and have realistic expectations based on your body type, lifestyle and overall health. Consider the following questions:

• Do you want to increase your breast size, give your breasts a more proportionate appearance or both?
• Do you wish to restore your previous breast size which has diminished following childbirth?
• Do you want obvious dramatic change or a more subtle breast augmentation?
• Do you prefer a rounded shape or a more natural curve and contour?
• Will your desired new breast size fit your lifestyle?

The board-certified plastic surgeons at the Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic surgery can answer your questions about breast augmentation and help you make an informed decision before committing to your surgery, but it’s important that you communicate honestly and openly about your personal goals. While your cosmetic surgeon can use his experience and knowledge to help guide you, the choice regarding your breast implant size, shape and profile is ultimately yours.

Forget Your A-B-Cs

Many women considering breast augmentation think about breast implants in terms of cup size. There are two problems with this: Bra cup sizes are inconsistent, and breast implants are not measured by cup size.

Because bra cup sizes vary among bra manufacturers and breast implants are measured by volume in cubic centimeters, it’s best to select your breast implant size based on how you look and feel with a particular breast implant size rather than a predetermined cup size.

Give Breast Implants a Try

You probably have an idea about the size and shape you would like your breasts to be, but you won’t know exactly what breast implant size will best suit your goals and your body until you try them. At the Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery, we work with you to help you determine the best breast implants for achieving the look you desire.

You can “try on” breast implants from our extensive collection of sizes, shapes and profiles. We also offer the Natrelle Pre-Consultation Kit, which allows you to take home a profile bra and different sizes of breast implants to try on with the style of clothing you plan to wear following your breast augmentation.

If you would like to learn more about breast implants or schedule a breast augmentation consultation, please contact the Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery in Reston, Virginia. Serving the areas of Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland.