Breast Enlargement Size: Moving Past The Rice Test

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Most plastic surgeons seem to say women who have undergone breast augmentation are generally satisfied with the results. However, recent studies also suggest that if a woman is dissatisfied it is primarily due to her choice of breast implant size. How are doctors in the field of plastic surgery addressing this issue?

The most common recommendation seems to be the rice test. This involves using a volume of rice comparable to that of an implant in a square little plastic bag, which you then stuff into your bra. The results of the test are crude but give you a rough estimate of what your new breast size might look like. Unfortunately, this age-old test has resulted in these problematic statistics.

Fortunately, there have been some significant recent developments in the industry to help women make this important choice. Some doctors now offer digital imaging devices which can show the patient an image of her torso on a computer monitor with various breast sizes. While not a perfect solution to the problem, digital imaging is a nice improvement over before and after photos on the internet. Seeing different breast implant sizes on one's own torso is definitely better than seeing photos of various breast sizes on a different woman's body.

Additional advances include breast sizing systems which allow patients to try out various breast implant sizes on their own time. Previously, breast implant sizers were limited to the doctors office where a patient could try them out during the breast augmentation consultation. While helpful, this method limited the patient to a brief consultation while trying them out perhaps in one piece of clothing. Take home breast sizers allow the patient to experience various breast implant sizes at home, on her own time.

It could be that we will begin seeing more satisfactory results in breast augmentation over time as patients try a variety of these approaches. Looking at two-dimensional photos and images just is not enough to ensure the patient chooses right the first time around. By additionally wearing breast sizers at home, women get the value of a multi-faceted approach. With recent news on the topic, I am encouraged that women will have more options while facing this decision. Hopefully, you will avoid re-operations by taking more time to make a good choice the first time around


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