Breast augmentation is a procedure that is undergone for a wide variety of reasons. Many women feel uncomfortable with the current look of their bodies and seek breast augmentation to help improve their self-esteem, while others may just want to fill-out their clothing and swimsuits better. Regardless of the reasoning behind the decision, a constant factor amongst breast augmentation patients is the importance of size selection. Breast augmentation is not about how large a woman can go; rather it is finding a balance between size and proportions.

Women seeking breast augmentation often request to be a certain cup size after surgery, however, breast implants, whether silicone or saline, are measured by the amount of product in the implant, in cc’s, not cup size. So how does one select a size? Dr. Savalia assists his patients in selecting implants that not only fulfill their expectations of size, but also look natural and in proportion to the rest of their body. While taking into account the patient’s pre-surgical breast size and width, as well as some additional measurements, Dr. Savalia is able to make a size recommendation, although the final decision is up to the patient.

It is of the utmost importance to select the right size so that after surgery patients are not left lamenting the fact that they wish they had gone bigger. It is also important to avoid selecting too large a size that would weigh heavily on the breast, causing it to drop egregiously over time. Dr. Savalia allows his patients to take their time in selecting an implant size. He recommends bringing to the office bras in the size that the patient wishes to fill post-surgery, as well as several tops. Then, using sample implants, patients are able to try on their desired size, and can get a general idea as to how they will look after surgery.

Despite the prevalence of breast augmentation surgery, it is still a major decision to the individual patient. By taking one’s time in determining implant size, the patient almost ensures that they will end up with a breast size that they are happy with for many years to come.

Elaina Hollis

Patient Coordinator