How to Choose Your Breast Implant Size: A Helpful Guide From Dr. Chet Mays

Choosing the right breast implant size is one of the biggest decisions you'll make on your breast augmentation journey - and it's completely normal to feel a little unsure about where to start. The good news? You don't have to figure it out alone.

At Mays Plastic Surgery, Dr. Chet Mays uses a personalized, highly visual approach to help you find the size that fits your goals, your lifestyle, and your natural anatomy. Here's how the process works.

1. Start With Wish Pics - Show Us Your Goals

Before your consultation, spend time collecting wish photos that reflect the look you want: 

• Are you drawn to a natural athletic appearance? 
• Or do you prefer a fuller, more glamourous look? 
• Do you want more upper-pole fullness? Subtle volume? A balanced, hourglass shape?

Your wish pics help Dr. Mays understand your aesthetic preferences - not just the size you think you want, but the overall vibe you're hoping to achieve.

Pro tip: Wish pics of people with similar body frame to yours can be even more helpful.

2. Understanding CC's: Why 300cc On One Person Doesn't Look Like 300cc On Another

One of the biggest misconceptions about breast augmentation is that cc size is universal. It's not!

Here are just a few variables that affect how implants look on different people: 

• Your height & torso length 
• Your current breast tissue 
• Your chest width & ribcage shape 
• Implant profile (how much the implant projects) 
• Skin elasticity

That's why two patients with the same 350cc implant can have completely different results.

Dr. Mays evaluates all these anatomical factors so he can recommend sizes that will look proportional and natural on your body.

3. Try On Sizes During Your Consultation

One of the most helpful parts of your appointment is the implant try-on session.

Here's how it works: 

• You'll put on a sports bra. 
• Dr. Mays or one of our clinical nurses will give you different implant sizers. 
• You'll place them inside the bra to see how each volume looks and feels.

This "test drive" gives you: 

• A visual comparison of sizes 
• A better sense of how clothes might fit 
• More confidence when making the final choice

Many patients say this is the moment everything clicks.

4. Consider Your Lifestyle

When choosing your size, it's helpful to think about: 

• Your fitness routine 
• Your work environment 
• Your comfort preferences 
• Whether you want a natural or more dramatic look 
• Long-term expectations

Dr. Mays will walk through all of these with you to make sure your implants not only look amazing - but also feel right for your life.

5. Trust the Collaborative Process

Dr. Mays' philosophy is simple:

Your results should make you feel confident, balanced, and authentically you.

He'll never pressure you into a certain size - instead, he'll educate you on what will and won't work for your anatomy so you can make a choice that aligns with your goals.

Ready to Explore Your Options?

If you've been thinking about breast augmentation, a consultation is the best first step. You'll get expert guidance, the chance to try on implant sizes, and a clear sense of what's possible for your body.

Schedule your consultation with Dr. Mays today and start your journey with confidence.