Inbreast augmentationsurgery, one of the most critical decisions has to do with your choice of breast implant size. One recent study shows that over 33% of all breast augmentation revision procedures are simply to change the size of the implant. Breast implant sizing is often not taken seriously enough. Choosing the size of your breast implant right the first time can avoid costly and risky mistakes.
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Critical reasons to choose the right the first time
Surgery. While breast augmentation is the most common procedure for plastic surgeons to perform the surgery does not come without its complications. If you choose the right size the first time you will reduce the probability of a subsequent surgery simply to due a poor decision on breast implant sizing.
Cost. The range of cost for breast augmentation surgerycan be from $5,000 to $15,000 or more depending upon many factors. Changing yourimplant size after the procedure has already been performed can be expensive.
Emotional. Altering your body appearance with breast implantscan be an exciting proposition. While most women report they are happy that they have had the breast augmentationprocedure done, as many as half report they wish they had chosen a different size.
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There have been several methods used to help women with their breast size choice, but the fact remains that many women still wish they had chosen a different size. A common method in the industry is known as "the rice test" which is a cheap way to gain a view of what you might look like. The rice test involves:
Filling a square plastic baggie with a comparable volume of rice to that of an implant
Stuffing your round bra cup with the square rice bag
Stand in front of a mirror and determine if you like what you see
The results of this common practice have led to the poor results noted above. The leading cause of dissatisfaction in breast augmentation is the size of the implant. The rice test is a bit archaic considering advancements in the plastic surgery field.
The advantage of the rice test is that it is a cheap way to get a view of your new look. But with all the surgical risks involved, is it truly a good idea to take a cheap perspective of this important decision? In a $4,000 breast augmentation procedure, we suggest taking the matter more seriously than this simple test.
Take a multi-faceted approach to choose your breast implant size
We suggest to take a multi-faceted approach to avoid the risks of a second breast augmentation:
View before and after photos of various breast sizes
Try to find similar body types and styles to compare implant sizesand the effect on the breasts
Communicate with your doctor about your expectations about breast size to help them decide what implant size will accomplish your goal
Some doctors offer a 3-D imaging machine which can help you see what your breasts will look like with various size choices.
Wear the Purlz Breast Sizing System over a period of a few weeks to see which breast implant size feels best to you
Wearing various sizes before you make a final choice. Try wearing them not only around the house but in public as well. Wearing the breast implant sizingsystem can help you notice how you feel about yourself with various breast sizesin a wide variety of environments.
Wear the Purlz Breast Sizing System
The Purlz Breast Sizing System was designed by L.W. Gatz and allows you to try on various sizes of Purlz over an extended period of time. Breast Sizing Purlz are comparable in shape and volume to breast implant choices, but shape well to the natural breast when compressed within a bra. The system is lightweight, comfortable, and durable for extended wear.
Wearing your breast size choicescan be fun at the same time as rewarding. You will notice the your choice in breast size may change over time. Some women have reported that they were surprised by their size choice after wearing the system. Some decided to choose a larger size implant, while others chose a smaller set.
See what you will look like by standing in front of a mirror
Spend the weekend wearing the breast implant sizing system...shop for your new clothes!
Test-drive various sizes until you find the one that is important to you
Most importantly - take your time trying different sizes in various activities in your favorite clothes
Take before and after photos of yourself
Take before and after photos of the Purlz while wearing them on your own body. Bring these photos to your final breast augmentation consultation with your doctor. Communicating clearly with your doctor about your goal in breast augmentation will help them understand what choice in implant size you should make.
Wear your Purlz Breast Sizing System to your doctors office for the final consultation prior to your breast augmentation surgery.While photos can be helpful in communicating your choice in breast implant to your doctor, nothing can make it more real than wearing a breast sizing system that will show your doctor what breast size you would like to achieve through breast augmentation.
Communicating with your doctor
Communication with your doctor about your goals in breast augmentation is absolutely critical and is, of course, the most important factor in your breast implant sizing choice.
Experiencing various sizesbefore your breast augmentation can help you choose the right the first time with your doctor.
Your doctor will welcome your engagement in this important decision. By the time you are ready to make your final choice, you will be able to communicate thoroughly by:
1) Showing them what you want to look like by wearing the Purlz system to the office 2) Giving them comparison before and after photos so understand your goal 3) Talking with them in terms both of you can understand.
