If you're completely new to breast augmentation, check out the resources at these sites:
If you have larger, droopy breasts, check to see whether your areola is below the breast fold. If so, you have what is categorized as
grade 3 ptosis (you can Google this for links galore). If you fall into this category, there's an excellent chance the surgeon will tell you that he will need to do a lift, either as part of the breast augmentation surgery, or as a separate surgery prior to the BA. He will (or should) clearly tell you that the risk of not getting a lift means a pretty good likelihood that you'll end up with perky breasts where the implants are, but droopy breast tissue hanging from them (ie, not an aesthetically pleasing look). If you think you can convince him not to do the lift in this case, good luck with that. Remember, these surgeons have aesthetics to consider, and would be hard pressed to proceed with something that runs contrary to their training and experience. Note that with a 'lollipop' or anchor lift, you will end up with a vertical scar down the front of the breast (from the bottom of the areola to the breast fold); there's no way around this, unfortunately. However, some clinics offer micropigmentation treatments (essentially tattooing) and other options for minimizing the resulting scar.
If you want to see what it's like to have larger breasts (post-op), try the
rice test. This means buying a larger cup size bra, and getting some old stockings or panti-hose that you don't mind cutting up. Get some dry rice, measure up an arbitrary amount (500-1000cc to start), pour the rice into one stocking (optionally cutting off the excess legging), make a knot (such that you can untie it, but which won't untie itself), put on the bra and stuff it into the one cup. Repeat for the other side. Adjust for comfort and looks. If you feel you need more/less rice, remote the stocking, and add/remove rice as you like. Don't forget to measure and take notes, so you know what size you like. You can also try this with potato buds, although the lighter weight may not be indicative of what the weight of augmented breasts will be like. You could alternatively try this with plastic bags and water, although potentially quite a bit messier if you don't seal the bags properly. (For doing size conversions, go here:
http://www.googleguide.com/calculator.html )
Another option to doing the rice test (and one which might be more comfy if you decide to wear them for extended hours in public) is getting a pair of breast forms, as sold here:
www.thebreastformstore.comOne thing to note: It's great to learn everything you can regarding breast augmentation, available styles/sizes/manufacturers of implants, etc, and by all means if you find you're dealing with a surgeon who thinks that anything larger than 500cc is only intended for strippers and porn stars, find another surgeon. That said, don't try **77** your opinions onto the surgeon. An open discussion is one thing, but trying to convince him to do something against his own personal and professional ethics is just wrong. Another thing to remember, is to go with your gut instinct; if the consult is going reasonably well, but something inside you is telling you this surgeon isn't for you, listen to that inner voice. By the same token, if you have a consult with a surgeon and things are just clicking for you, he is most likely The One.
A surgeon's experience will be critical here. Be aware that the creation of the implant pocket (or modification, if you already have implants and are going back for another surgery) will be a strongly determining factor regarding the final results. The implant shape (eg, HP) will have a modest influence on the final outcome, but the pocket shape will have a major influence. Poor pocket creation/placement will have poor results, no matter how amazing the implant's reputation is.
Start collecting pics of the look you like. Create a folder on your computer, save what you can when you can. Periodically go through that folder, weeding out all but your top 5-10 most favourite pics. When you go looking for pics, you'd be best off looking for pics of women who have obviously had implants, as otherwise the surgeon will take one look and know immediately that a) the woman is natural, and b) he can't achieve that look surgically. I'm specifically referring to women who have amazingly large and full/pendulous breasts. As much as any of us like that look, I'm not aware of any surgeon who has been able to recreate the pendulous look, with the possible exception of Dr Baeke (ref: Keisha Evans), but he's retired now.
It is my hope that there are women reading this who are reluctant to post, concerned that they'll attract a huge following of lecherous fools. While a valid concern, don't let that hold you back. The vast majority of posters here are great guys and gals, and anyone who dares to harass you in PM, just let one of the moderators know, and they'll be sure to take out the trash.
I'd be glad to try and assist you privatly in PM, although I suspect that many here might be able to supply the answer for you. Still, if shyness or concerns of anonymity is an issue and you'd prefer to PM, go for it.
I'm sure there are other hints/tips I've left out, but they're not coming immediately to mind.