Just cut a 12-inch length of nylon.
Use the foot portion or a piece of the leg portion tied off on one end.
For example, 5 ounces of rice is roughly the same size and weight as a 150 cc implant.
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exit the bag or tie off the other end of the stocking.
Pay close attention to how they look and feel.
If you don’t like the first size you try, just dump out the rice and remeasure.
Sizing Tips and Tricks
The rice test is entirely unscientific.
It only provides a rough guideline, and it is not endorsed by any medical group.
Still, it’s helped some women make the right decision for them.
Ask your plastic surgeon if they recommend the rice test or other methods that can help with your decision.
Breast implant sizers are also sold specifically for this purpose.
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