According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), nearly 300,000 women had breast augmentation performed in 2010. Roughly a 40 percent increase since 2000. Thanks to the many safe options available to patients, these numbers will certainly increase in the next 10 years.

Most women opt for this surgery to enlarge and enhance their breasts, but others do it to make their breasts look more symmetrical.  When deciding on whether to move forward with breast augmentation, the burning question for many women remains – “How large should I go?” Dr. Samuel J. Beran is confronted with this question more often than not during consultations at his practice, Cosmetic Surgery Associates of New York.

According to Dr. Beran, choosing the right breast size depends on the individual. “It is not one size fits all. Size B is good for some women and Ds are better for others. It really just depends on what will best flatter their figure.”

Before or after your consultation, you may want to ask the opinion of your significant other and/or close friends or family. The final decision is yours, but you should try to alleviate any doubts on the size.

It is incredibly important to have an honest discussion with your doctor and find common ground so that both the patient and surgeon are comfortable with the procedure. “During a consultation, the patient and I discuss their desires and my opinion. In the end, hopefully we come to a meeting of the minds,” said Dr. Beran, adding, “It is their breasts so they get the final say, but we both have to be comfortable that the result is going to be an enhancement and not something that’s going to detract from their appearance.”

If you are unhappy with your breast size after breast augmentation is performed, a breast revision procedure is always an option.  But this involves additional expense, risk, and recovery, so be sure your breasts are as close to your desired outcome as possible the first time around.

Breast augmentation is a life changing experience. Although size is important, there are many factors to take into consideration. Below are some areas of importance when discussing this procedure with your doctor.

• The type of implant
• The implant shape; contoured or round
• The surface of the implant; textured or smooth
• Your body size and shape
• Skin quality

Attaining the “perfect” breasts depends on many variables besides the size of the breast. But if size is the most important aspect of breast augmentation for you, the key is to listen to your surgeon. Dr. Beran is an excellent doctor who will guide you step-by-step through the process. With his expert advice and your preferred breast size, you will no doubt have the breasts that you have always desired.

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