Houston Plastic Surgery Blog

With breast augmentation being the most commonly performed procedure in the United States, women find it diffucult to choose an implant size that will give them the look that they desire. Breast augmentation is highly individualized and it is important to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to disuss the goals and options of the patient.

Implants come in all different shapes and sizes. Breast implants are measured in cubic centimeters (cc). The most common breast implant size utilized in America is between a 300-400 cc implant. A 100 cc difference is the equivence of about a full cup size. A certain size implant on one person can look totally different on another person. You have to take into account how much breast tissue you already have. For instance; a woman who has never had children and measures out to be an A cup pre-operatively will look completely different from a woman who has had children and is a B cup. It will also depend on where the implant is placed: above or below the muscle.

When considering breast augmentation, it is very important to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. During the consultation, your goals can be disussed along with trying on actual implant sizers. This will give the doctor a better visual idea of what you are looking for. With the doctor's experience and expertise, the goals and desires of the patient can be acheived!

A number of factors might prompt a woman, or even a man for that matter, into undergoing breast reduction surgery. Oversized and disproportionately large breasts not only can lead to social embarrassment, lower self-esteem, and a lack of confidence, but can also lead to a number of serious and debilitating health problems. Decreased mobility, skeletal deformities, extreme neck, back, and shoulder pain, disrupted sleep patterns, difficulty breathing, and severe headaches are just some of the health issues associated with overly large breasts. A number of factors may have contributed to oversized breasts, including breast hypertrophy, persistent enlargement caused by pregnancy, and even gynecomastia, a medical disorder experience by 40-60% of men in which their breasts grow larger than normal. These factors, combined with the effects listed above, make for ideal breast reduction surgery candidate. Breast reduction surgery candidates must also have fully matured breasts, so as to prevent further growth and possible repeat surgeries.

Oversized or disproportionately large breasts can be devastating for both men and women, physically and mentally. If you or a loved one is suffering from this condition, please contact Leo Lapuerta Jr. and his expert staff at The Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas to learn about breast reduction surgery and if you are a candidate. It’s never too early to reclaim your body and your life.