Will 300cc High Profile Silicone Be Too Wide for a Breast Tissue Width of 10.9cm?

asked 1 year ago by Ridgecrest2236 in Ridgecrest, CA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: age 25-34, 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, silicone implant, 250-299cc, 300-349cc, A cup

I am 29 years old, 5'4", 112 lbs, no children. My breast tissue width is 10.9cm wide. I have some breast tissue but really not enough to fit in an A cup bra. I am also into fitness and run a lot. I am having trouble deciding between the 250cc and 300cc silicone implants. I really need to know if 300cc is pushing it too far. If the width of a 300cc high profile implant is 11.1cm then it is wider than my breast tissue of 10.9 but is it too much? Thank you!

7 answers to Will 300cc High Profile Silicone Be Too Wide for a Breast Tissue Width of 10.9cm?

Breast implant volume and width compared to breast width

Your question is quite appropriate and shows an excellent understanding of the issues of fitting breast implants to a breast width rather than a breast size as well as knowing what effect that will have. The short answer to your question is that the implant you describe is too wide for your breast. However, it's not that simple. First I would have someone recheck the width of your breast across the center when you are upright and with your arms down. 10.9 cm is rather... more

Scott L. Replogle, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing

It is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

High Profile implants for breast augmentation

This is a relatively modestly larger than your breast diameter and most likely would be a reasonable option for your breast augmentation. Make sure to wear supportive bras during exercise. My patients often wear two jog bras at the same time.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Is the implant too wide?

Based upon your chest wall diameter, I would think that the breast width of the implant should be OK for you, but I couldn't be sure without an exam.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation Surgery: Do Not Get Hung Up on the Numbers

Breast augmentation surgery is a very predictable and satisfying operation if the patient is well informed and educated. The choice of breast implant size is a very individual decision with multiple variables, including skin quality, chest size, height and weight. The breast implant range you have selected sounds appropriate, but do not get hung up on a 0.2 cm base width discrepancy (look at 0.2cm on a ruler!) because in general base width is a very arbitrary measurement and... more

Andrew P. Trussler, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.drtrussler.com

Breast Implant and Chest/Breast Width

I believe that when choosing a breast implant in relation to a patient's chest width one can error 1 cm larger or smaller than the natural breast width. Your 300 cc implant based on your measurements should work out fine. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Width and Profile determine implant appearance

If after a consultation in which we discussed the pros and cons of a low, moderate and high profile implant, you seemed to favor the higher profile, which it sounds like that is what happened at your consultation, an implant with a diameter of 11.1 cm would usually be fine on a patient with a 10.9 cm base breast width. Although I understand your concerns being a runner, I think most patients in your situation would still be happy with the larger implant. Obviously I... more

Jason Brett Lichten, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

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