Weigh the risks of selecting large breast implant sizes the larger the implant the heavier it is.
Breast implant measurements.
Breast implant sizes are measured in cubic centimeters cc s and run the gamut from 120 cc s to 850 cc s.
If you want to have a lot of upper breast fullness then a wide tall implant is needed.
A general rule of thumb when choosing the right breasty implant size is to use an implant that is within 1cm of your natural measurement.
It is the diameter of the implant that creates the shape of the breast when viewed straight on.
In general the sizing of breast implant is typically being estimated to a 130cc to 150cc when going up one cup size increase in the size of your breasts.
Most surgeons recommend an implant that is slightly narrower or the same width as your current breast width.
The breast implant manufacturers usually offer variety of sizes for their implants.
A 450 ml implant weighs about 1 pound.
If your breast width measures 13 cm then an implant with a diameter of 13 cm or slightly less such as 12 5 cm is a good fit.
These implants normally begin at around 100cc and increase their sizes up to 800cc.
When your plastic surgeon is measuring you preoperatively the chest diameter will figure into what is the proper breast implant base.
Once your breast width diameter is measured your surgeon will present you with several breast implant sizes that work for you.