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Is 375CC Too Big for my Body?

asked 1 year ago by Lelizabeth08 in Scottsdale, AZ
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 1,664 times
Tags: 090-109 lbs, 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in, silicone implant, volume loss, 350-399cc, Mentor, natural

Hello, I went to my first consultation for a breast augmentation. I am 5'1 105 pounds and a small A cup.

I have had one child so my breasts have that deflated look with no volume on top. I want silicone implants and want to be a C cup. My surgeon recommended Mentor HP implants due to my chest size and such.

I stated that I wanted my breasts to still look natural and fit my frame so he recommended 375cc or 400cc implant size. Will that size be too large and make me more of a D cup?

15 answers to Is 375CC Too Big for my Body?

Sizing breast implants and expected results

I am amazed and rather disappointed by the answers I see here. Sizing breast implants to fit the breast, look natural, and give a predictable result is not that hard and it's very much like fitting your petite size body to a dress or your foot in a shoe except that you can't "try on" a breast implant contrary to what you're hearing. External sizing does not work well for the patient or the surgeon and we don't have a simple way to measure the exact size of the... more

Scott L. Replogle, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

375cc - 400cc sounds just fine for a 2 cup size increase.

I believe that about 250cc equals one cup size, so you would be adding almost 2 cup sizes to your present breast volume, which sounds about right. As far as profile, I would measure your breast base, and then use the implants which have a base diameter that will comfortably fit in that dimension. This may well be a high profile implant, but it may also be a moderate plus implant. Beware the surgeon who "always" uses a certain profile. I believe that profile should be based on... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

Breast implant size

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 dissection of... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

375 cc too big?

Without photographs, this is hard to determine in this setting. I would love to see you photographs. Having said that, I also think your pre-op breast envelope plays a role in helping determine the correct size of the breasts. The profile choice of the implant is based on the breast envelope in my opinion. Good luck with you surgery. Dr. V, South Shore Plastic Surgery

Bhupesh Vasisht, MD
Voorhees Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant size

Natural and proportional is all in the eye of the beholder. You sound very petite. High profile implants in general will look less natural than a mid profile or a low profile implant. But he probably recommended that profile due to the how large you wanted to go. If you have doubts go on another consult but asking for advice on implant size when we can't see you isn't going to help you.

David E. Kim, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants, what natural means to you

Any implant can fill your needs, though a high profile 400cc implant is rather large. The high profile implant is the current rage if you believe in fashion. The implant is projecting and rather round, though this too may be the look for you. We hear the word 'natural' very often, yet many do not really mean it and prefer a high projecting breast whether standing or lying down. My bet is the 400cc will be a D-cup. If you do mean natural, better do more homework. Best of luck... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Breast implants - what size is right

There are both upper and lower limits to choosing the correct implant size for a patient. these limits are determined by a patient's frame and original breast size and shape. Within this limits, I routinely let the patient decide the implant size by having her try the implants on in a bra. I counsel the patient that this same sized implant will look slightly smaller when it is actually under the breast tissue and therefore suggest a size approximately... more

Vincent D. Lepore, MD
San Jose Plastic Surgeon

www.vincentleporemd.com

Breast Implant Size, Chest Measurements and the Natural Look

The perception of breast cup size and a natural look varies amongst patients so it is not always possible to have a good gauge as to what that means. While you have supplied no pictures or measurements, the base diameter of a 375cc high profile implant sound about right for your small chest size. Whether the breast look created from that size implant will be a C cup or more of a D cup is hard to tell and is open to interpretation. I would recommend you get a sample of that implant... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Breast Implants - How Large Should I Go? I Want to Look Natural...

Hi Lelizabeth08 in Scottsdale, AZ, Well, the thing about "natural" is that large breast implants, relative to one's frame, rarely look "natural." They make look great, hot, sexy, etc...but the larger the implants, the less likely they are to look natural. There are, of course, no absolutes...but, in general, I would say that those implants on your frame would look a little large. Not that there's anything necessarily wrong with that, and, of... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants

The implants you chose seem larger for your frame and will probably not look natural. But without an exam I could not possibly tell you what would be best for you.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant size/volume

You seem to be fairly petite based on your height and weight. The implant size of 375-400 may be a bit too large for your frame and you may end up as a D cup. This is difficult to determine without examining you in person. You may want to consider a slightly smaller implant which would be more appropriate on your body and will likely cause fewer complications in the future. You may want to meet with one or more plastic surgeons just to get other opinions if you are uncertain... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Implant profile as important as implant size

Two things are important to consider when selecting an implant. Certainly, implant volume is very important in determining cup size. The profile of the implant, however, is also important as this can affect the overall appearance of the breast and how natural they may look. The general concept is to match the base width of the implant to the breast width. An implant that is too wide will give too much fullness out under the armpit while an implant that is too narrow will be equally out of... more

Mitchel Krieger, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

Have you tried them on?

If you haven't had a chance to try on the 375-cc implants, ask your surgeon to let you do so. It can give you an idea of whether they look too big or not. You are the best judge of the size that fits your frame, although your surgeon should advise you on what your tissue and measurements limitations are. Good luck!

Brian K. Brzowski, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

www.brzowski.com

375 cc breast implants probably too big for you.

How to pick breast implant sizes 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... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant size

The debatable word is "natural". Once you put in an implant, you become unatural. The real phrase you are expressing is "not unnatural" which is entirely different. The most natural look in general will be an implant that matches the width and height of your natural breast and is the lowest profile. i suspect that that implant would be in the low 200's for you. Unfortunately for most women who is as small as you, that translates into a size that is not large enough to... more