The hardest part of breast augmentation is not the surgery. It is deciding what size to be. Photos of other women only go so far, because the same implant looks completely different on a narrow chest than on a wide one. That is why every breast augmentation consultation in my office includes 3D imaging: you see the implant on your own body, from every angle, before anything is decided.
How the 3D Consultation Works
- A quick scan. After your exam, we photograph your torso with an iPad using the Crisalix system. It takes a minute and builds a 3D model of your chest that rotates 360 degrees.
- Try on implants. I load real implants from the manufacturers’ catalogs onto your model, including the Motiva styles I use most, and we compare volumes, profiles and placements side by side.
- See it in context. Front, oblique and profile views, and a virtual wardrobe so you can see how the result reads in a top or a swimsuit, not just in the mirror.
- Take it home. You leave with your simulations so you can look again when the room is quiet and the decision is yours.
See Crisalix in Action
A quick look at how 3D imaging works in my office, from a recent reel.
How I Help You Choose a Size
Patients usually arrive with a cup size in mind. I ask them to set it aside. Cup sizes vary by brand and say nothing about the shape of your chest. Instead I measure the width of your breast, because an implant that is wider than your natural breast creates the “stuck on” look everyone is trying to avoid. That measurement gives us a range of implants that will fit your frame. Within that range, profile decides how much the breast projects forward, and 3D imaging settles the last question: which of these looks like you, only fuller.
Real Patients, Real Sizes
Four of my patients, from subtle to full. The implant volume is listed under each so you can calibrate what the numbers mean. Click any photo to see every angle in the gallery.








What Imaging Can and Cannot Predict
Crisalix is very good at shape, proportion and the difference between one size and the next. It is less exact about how your skin and tissue will soften around the implant over the first few months, so I tell every patient the same thing: treat the simulation as a very good preview, not a photograph of the future. The before and after photos above are the best check on how close the two actually are.
Not Just for Implants
The same technology simulates a breast lift with or without implants, implant exchange and downsizing, and fat transfer to the breast, so it is useful whether you are having your first augmentation or revising one. For facial procedures such as rhinoplasty and facelift, see the Crisalix 3D Imaging page.
Hear Me Talk Implants on Beauty and the Beasts
On the Beauty and the Beasts podcast, On Beauty and the Beasts I cover what has changed in breast implants, what to expect from a consultation, and the questions worth asking before you choose a surgeon.
3D Imaging FAQs
Is there a separate charge for 3D imaging? No. It is included in your breast augmentation consultation.
Can I do it before I come in? The scan is done in the office, because it is tied to your exam and measurements. Both happen at the same visit.
How accurate is it? Very accurate for shape and relative size. Final softness and settling take a few months and are best judged from real patient photos like the ones above.
Do you keep my images? Your scans are stored securely in your record and are never shared without your permission.
What if I cannot decide between two sizes? That happens often, and the gap is usually 30 to 50 cc. I will give you my recommendation based on your measurements and what you have told me you want. The final choice is always yours.
Breast Augmentation Patient Reviews
Recognition
Newsweek has named Dr. Jejurikar one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons for five consecutive years. He has been named to D Magazine’s Best Doctors in Dallas and Texas Monthly Super Doctors for many years running.
Schedule Your 3D Imaging Consultation in Dallas
If you are considering breast augmentation, come see what it looks like on you before you decide anything. Call 214-827-2814 or request a consultation online.
Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute
9101 N. Central Expressway, Suite 600
Dallas, TX 75231
Tel: 214-827-2814
