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280cc or 300cc... and Which Profile Type?

asked 1 year ago by Atlanta3782 in Atlanta, GA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 1,242 times
Tags: 090-109 lbs, 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in, 250-299cc, 300-349cc, implant size, profile

I am 5'1", about 105 lbs, breast measurement is 9.5". I have 2 children. My PS recommened that I get submuscular, smooth, round, high profile implants with a CC volume of 280 - 300. I cant decide which of the two is better for my body. I am also concerned that round, high profile implants will look very unnatural. PLEASE ADVISE!! My surgery is 4 days away....Post-Op expectations: Not too large not too small with the most natural look possible. I would like to be a small C.

16 answers to 280cc or 300cc... and Which Profile Type?

Understanding Your Options: Ask your Surgeon

Your questions are good ones and are best addressed in consultation with your surgeon. Though 20cc will hardly make the difference between just right and too big (or too small!), you have some reasonable concerns about shape, and getting a particular look. High profile implants are useful for a fuller rounder breast, not necessarily a "natural look." Discuss your concerns with your surgeon so you can be confident about your choice.

Paul C. Zwiebel, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing

Much of the final “look” achieved after breast augmentation surgery depends on several factors: 1. The initial shape, size (volume of breast tissue), symmetry of the patient's breasts. In general, the better the preoperative breast appearance the more likely the breast augmentation “look” will be optimal. 2. The experience/skill level of the surgeon is important in determining the final outcome. For example, the accurate and gentle... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

20 cc is not enough to notice in a breast implant

You truly won't be able to tell the difference between a 280 cc implant and a 300 cc implant, so don't stress about that part. As far as the implant profile goes, you need to have the one that fits your chest width. The measurement you gave isn't useful (9.5"?), so I can only guess which implant works for you. If you are as petite as I'm imagining, then a high profile implant will be narrow enough to fit well onto your chest wall. A small enough... more

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Implant Size Differences

I hope you are recovering well and not fretting over whether you chose 280 or 300... they difference is so small that it shouldn't even be appreciable (4 tsp). Focus on healing and following your surgeon's instructions and I wish you the best in achieving the look that you wanted. Regardless, you will be fuller and larger and that is guaranteed. I hope your distance between your breasts is satisfactory to you. Enjoy your new shape and hoping it fulfulls all of more

Curtis Wong, MD
Redding Plastic Surgeon

High profile implants

For patients with a narrow chest, an HP implant is a great choice. As for the volume this is reviewed carefully with patients prior to surgery in my office.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

High profile implants

From your measurements, you sound petite. High profile implants are sometimes necessary to achieve the desired cup size when your chest is narrow. That said, the larger the implant, the rounder it may look. Some patients find this desireable, some find this unatural.

David A. Lickstein, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Stop worrying!

Obviously you are getting a high profile implant. We are basically taking about a tablespoon of difference and a tenth of a millimeter difference in projection and width. If you are that concerned see your doctor asap and discuss your concerns.

Steven Schuster, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

280cc or 300cc... and Which Profile Type

You failed to post photos. So my guess is use the 300 cc High Profile implants. The difference between 280 to 300 is ONLY 20 cc's. Maybe you should consider a 350 cc? HUM?

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

280 vs 300 cc implant: barely a difference

Let me put this is perspective the difference between 280cc and 300 cc is one tablespoon plus one teaspoon.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

How to pick breast implant sizes and shapes.

1) This is the most common type of question on RealSelf. 2) It is the surgeon's job to pick the right breast implants, not the patient's. Implant selection is really pretty technical. 3) Make sure your surgeon REALLY understands the look you want. Mentioning a cup size is not enough. Show your surgeon pictures of breasts you like. 4) Then your surgeon has to tell you if your chosen look is realistic for your anatomy. The most common mistake is to go too big. 5) I... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

High Profile implants are for the narrow chested.

Based only on the measurements you gave the size and the HP implant sound reasonable, Pictures and an exam would help more. You need to speak with your Plastic Surgeon to make sure this is the best size for your Breast Augmentation.

Walter D. Gracia, MD
Arlington Plastic Surgeon

Implant dimensions for a natural look

You need to decide on your priorities: for a 'natural' look- the implant base diameter must fit within the base width of your breast, with at least some 'room to spare'. This is THE most important consideration for a natural result. A 'high profile' implant merely stuffs more volume into a smaller implant footprint- nothing 'natural' about that. Call up your plastic surgeon today and have him go over implant sizing with you.

Scott Sattler, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

You need to discuss this witn your surgeon

Please talk to your board certified plastic surgeon. If you trust your surgeon to operate on you,you should also trust his judgment about the size and shape. It is impossible to make a comment without pictures .

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

High Profile Breast Implants

It's important to have good communication and trust with your surgeon, so that's where to ask this question. That said, High Profile implants are sometimes indicated, especially to take up loose tissues, or give somewhat more projection. They do not necessarily look un-natural. It depends on the tissues you have to start with. Talk to your surgeon. And good luck!

Verne Weisberg, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

Size of breast implants

It’s hard to say without a photo which placement fits you the best. There are various factors regarding how you want your breasts to look and feel, but if you and your doctor have a good, open line of communication, you shouldn’t need to go back and forth on your decision. A major factor that effects how breast implants look and feel is whether they're inserted over or under the chest (pectoral) muscle. I do submammary and submuscular implants, inserting the implants under... more

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Concerns about size for breast augmentation

With your surgery so close, you MUST contact your doctor asap so that he/she and their office can help you resolve these issues. But please understand that for a tiny frame, it may be necessary to use a HP implant to give you enough volume but this can't be called "natural."