Check the cup size. The old method was devised by Warners in the 1930s when bra design was in its infancy and does not work with modern, elasticated bras. Step 3 - Implant choice Breast size and shape are important, so be honest and open about your expectations when talking with your surgeon. Cost may include: Surgeon’s fee Hospital or surgical facility costs Anesthesia fees Implant cost Prescriptions for medication Post-surgery garments Medical tests Most health insurance plans will not cover cosmetic breast augmentation surgery, related complications or another surgery to revise the appearance of your breasts. I know not why. Remember that the cup size has to be changed when you move to a different band size - for every band you go down, you must go up by one cup size in order for the cups to remain the same capacity and vice versa. The risks include: Unfavorable scarring Bleeding (hematoma) Infection Poor healing of incisions Changes in nipple or breast sensation, may be temporary or permanent Capsular contracture, which is the formation of firm scar tissue around the implant Implant leakage or rupture Wrinkling of the skin over the implant Anesthesia risks Fluid accumulation