Going from 34 AA to Full B with the McGhan 410FF 255 Gr Implant?

I am scheduled for surgery this week and am 5'6", 120 lbs, 34AA and am considering getting no bigger than a full B/small C at the most. Will the projection of this implant (4.4cm) be too much? My PS says the FF style will only give me 1 1/2 cups enlargement. I have seen many before and after pictures of this style implant and seem to mostly prefer the FM 270 implant (4.2cm projection). Is there a significant difference between the two? Thanks!!

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Implant Profiles: Discuss with Your Surgeon

The differences are subtle and will not make a difference in cup size. To prove this to yourself, pull out a ruler that can show you how small 2mm are. Please discuss your concerns with a follow-up preoperative consultation with your surgeon

Breast implant size

The more breast surgery I do the more I realize that there is no correlation between the size of implant and resulting cup size. This may have to do with several factors including: the amount of breast volume the patient starts with, the shape of the patient's chest wall (concave or convex), the type and model of breast implant selected (saiine/silicone and low/moderate/high profile), bra manufacturer variance in cup sizes, the degree of filling... more

Small difference in breast implant diameter and projection

This is a modest size differerence in diameter and projection and I do not believe it will make any significant difference in your final result.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

32 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Form stable implants

The projection difference is only 2mm. The difference will mainly be in the implant width. This is something that you should go over carefully during your consultation or follow-up consultation.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation with McGhan 410

Going from 34 AA to Full B with the McGhan 410FF 255 Gr Implant? I am scheduled for surgery this week and am 5'6", 120 lbs, 34AA and am considering getting no bigger than a full B/small C at the most. Will the projection of this implant (4.4cm) be too much? My PS says the FF style will only give me 1 1/2 cups enlargement. I have seen many before and after pictures of this style implant and seem to mostly prefer the FM 270 implant (4.2cm projection). Is there a significant... more

Insist on a look you want, not an implant size

There is very little difference in the Allergan FM and FF implant. Do remember though that you have selected a 'form stable' or shaped implant. It will be by nature stiffer and deflect with pressure but return to its anatomical shape. The implant stays the same shape if you are on your back, standing, or on your side. I would suggest a focus on how you wish to look, shape, volume, upper fill, and find a surgeon ready to work with you to reach your goal. Only a well qualified... more

34 AA to Full B with the McGhan 410FF 255 Gr Implant

You really need to understand that these differences in projection are ONLY 2 millimeters. I recommend another pre operative consult with your chosen surgeon so you are fully informed.

You will be fine

It seems that your surgeon knows what he is doing . Do not worry about the implant shape and let your surgeon help you with the decision. 0.2 mm will make that much difference.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

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New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation

Breast implant surgery is not like buying clothing. You can't order a specific size. Although the surgeon can make some estimates as to final breast size he/she will always be off. This is due to the fact that breasts are made up of variable quantities of fat & breast gland. Although in general younger women have a greater percentage gland & older women have a greater percentage fat it is not possible for even the educated eye to accurately estimate the percentage... more

Implants Styles Vary Little

In your case, when you are talking about the FM or FF series, you would not notice the difference at all if you had one on one side and one on the other. The differences between those two styles are very small. With regards to size, a 270cc implant will make you a B, but doubt it would tip you into that C range. 270cc is a pretty small implant, I generally dissuade patients from going any smaller then a 275cc implant. Anything smaller, even if you have nothing to start... more

Splitting hairs with breast implant sizes

A 5 mm difference in projection is NOT huge at all. I'm assuming your surgeon measured your chest width and evaluated your tissues in narrowing down your implant choices. If that is the case, and you are having trouble choosing between two similarly-sized implants, here's a simple question I use to help my patients make a final decision: After the surgery is done, would you be more upset if you woke up bigger than you hoped or smaller than you hoped? The... more