Will 420cc Implants Make Me Very Big?

asked 1 year ago by TiffanyS in Portland OR
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in, ptosis, saline implants, under muscle, 400-449cc, C cup, moderate profile

I am scheduled for surgery in 4 days and now I am second guessing the size of implants. (pre surg nerves and size obsession) I am 5ft 115lbs, currently 34C breast diam 15cm, w/level 2 ptosis. I would like to have very large full breasts approx 34DD.I was advised implant sizes 330cc-500cc would work for me. My PS recommended 420cc moderate pr, saline under muscle. I have worn sizers in both 400&475. I love big, but dont want crazy big. Will 420cc give desired 34DD or do I need bigger implant size?

12 answers to Will 420cc Implants Make Me Very Big?

Breast implant sizing

The more breast surgery I do the more I realize that there is no correlation between the size or model (profile) of implant used 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 (saline/silicone and low/moderate/high profile), bra manufacturer variance in cup sizes, the degree... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Make any implant size changes before your day of surgery.

Whichever implant size you felt the most comfortable with is the ones you should go with. Make sure the size you are choosing is the one you really want. You should call the office asap and let the office know your concerns rather than on the day of your surgery. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

What is considered BIG for Breast Implants

420cc is about 2 cup sizes. If you've tried the implant samples to show you what 420cc implants would look like in addition to what you already have and are pleased with what your body looks like, then I say "Go for it!" My only concern is how you'll feel about your choice, 10-15 years down the line, after childbirth, gravity and weight gain has hit.

Genevieve MacDonald, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Sizing of Breast Implants

As mentioned by others, it is very difficult to translate implant sizes to cup sizes. If you are now wearing a 34C bra and do not want to be "crazy big", you do not want to go bigger than a 420cc implant. Not only would you be "crazy big", but it would also be obvious that you have been augmented.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Would Will Breast Implants Make Me Very Big?

Regarding: "Will 420cc Implants Make Me Very Big? I am scheduled for surgery in 4 days and now I am second guessing the size of implants. (pre surg nerves and size obsession) I am 5ft 115lbs, currently 34C breast diam 15cm, w/level 2 ptosis. I would like to have very large full breasts approx 34DD.I was advised implant sizes 330cc-500cc would work for me. My PS recommended 420cc moderate pr, saline under muscle. I have worn sizers in both 400&475. I love big, but dont want... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Sizes

It sounds like 420 cc would be a very attractive, natural D to DD size. Don't get caught up in the #s, you can drive yourself crazy worrying about 30 cc which in reality is 6 teaspoons, and spread over a big surface area such as the breast doesn't amount to much. Most patients do wish they would have gone bigger. However, you are also petite, so you want to see an pretty shape, with some proportionality without being over-the-top. I would trust your doctor. You also... more

Hayley Brown MD
Henderson Plastic Surgeon

420cc Implants

If you like the 500 cc sizers than go for it. Otherwise you are setting yourself up for disappointment and the most common post operative compliant of, "I wish I would have gone bigger!"

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation; choose the look, not the implant size

Your question comes up very frequently and we hear such concerns; will a 350cc implant be right for me? Or will I need a 420cc implant for a DD cup or will a 450cc be better? As a reviewer, my best advice is to make sure you know what look you want (and yes cup size) and make even more certain that your surgeon knows what the goal is. You will not care if the implant is a 400cc or a 475cc if the look is 'you'. Bring in photos, buy the bra you hope to wear (the 34DD) and fill it... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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How to pick breast implant sizes

How to pick breast implant sizes Answer by George J. Beraka, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 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... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Determing Breast Implant Size

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... more

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Size

Without pictures or examining you it is hard to give specific advice. The sizing need to be determined between you and your surgeon. Factors include your anatomy, your skin thickness and your expectations. Good luck with your procedure.