Benefits and Realistic Expectations

Breast size and shape are important and should be a focus of discussion with your surgeon before surgery takes place. Many women believe they will be too large after surgery and therefore direct their surgeon to choose a smaller size than what they really desired. You will likely become more comfortable with your new breast shape after surgery and some women have wished they had opted for a larger size. On the other hand, some women are unrealistic and desire a larger implant than fits their body.

Your body's size and characteristics, along with your desire for a specific shape and size, will usually dictate what is possible. You should be aware that after implant surgery one woman's breasts will be different than another's even though the same implant size and shape was used. Also be aware that each woman's body is different, and before and after photos of women who have had breast implant surgery, often shown on web sites, do not apply to you.

You should reach an agreement with your surgeon before surgery as to realistic choices. You should also understand that the female breast will change over time, and your breasts will sag and droop with age and lose some volume over time. Additionally, you should understand that the breast size that you desire and the implants that you choose today may not be the same as what you might choose at a different stage of your life. In the future you may need a change of implant and breast shaping to achieve your desired result at that time.