17/07/2024
"How is the size of my implants chosen?"
Mr Harris will discuss with you the type of ‘look’ that you would like to achieve. Some patients want as a natural a look as possible and others want a ‘breast augmented look’ with a fuller upper breast.
This will help determine implant shape and size. Cup sizes are discussed but these can be inaccurate as they vary between bra manufacturers and most patients have never been formally measured. Cup size is however used as a guide to how much change is desired, although no guarantee can be given to achieve this exact amount, again because cups sizes are so variable.
Routinely, chest measurements are taken by Mr Harris to decide on the width and height of the implant needed. Three-dimension photography scans can also be undertaken at the time of the consultation with immediate analysis of the result. These are an excellent way of visualising your pre- operative chest wall and breast shape, together with a simulated result following breast enlargement with various implant sizes.
It is important to recognise that these simulations are not necessarily
reproducible at the time of surgery, but the three-dimension scans are an excellent communication tool between you and Mr Harris to clarify what is desired and what is achievable.
You will usually have confidential access to these scans and simulation following the consultation via a personalised email ‘log-in’ invitation.
From these discussions, measurements and scans, Mr Harris will recommend a range of implant sizes.
This is routinely decided on at the time of the second outpatient meeting. You may try these implants in a bra, which will help narrow down the range. It is then usual for Mr Harris to order several sizes of implants for the operation, one either side of the recommended size. This allows the final decision to be made during the operation, thus producing the best possible result. The unused implants are returned to the manufacturer without incurring a charge.
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