Plastic surgeons seem to agree that women who have received breast implants are almost entirely glad that they did. If there is a reason for dissatisfaction the primary issue seems to be the breast implant size, according to some recent studies. What is being done to correct this issue?

Most commonly people in the field recommend the rice bag test. This involves using a volume of rice comparable to that of an implant in a square little baggie, stuffed in your bra. The results of the test give you a rough estimate of what your new breast size might look like. This tried and true test has resulted in poor statistics.

Thankfully, there have been some recent advances recently to help with this problem. 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 better than seeing pics of various breast sizes on another woman's torso.

Breast implant sizing systems are tester implants 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. The breast sizer home kits allow the you to experience various breast implant sizes at home and on your own time.

Perhaps we will start to see improved satisfaction with the results of 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 light on the issue, I believe women will begin to take this issue more seriously. Satisfactory results are more likely to occur when they take their time in making a good breast implant size decision.