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Opinion on Sizing For Asymmetry? (photo)

asked 7 months ago by purplefreak in Brea, CA
Latest answer by Remus Repta, MD
Question viewed 258 times
Tags: breast size, cc, opinion

I am currently a 36B -34C and i have one breast slightly bigger than the other...I am going under the muscle and wanted to know if 500 to 550 cc is too much for my body.... I only want to be a small to medium size D. Should I go 450cc and 500cc?

12 answers to Opinion on Sizing For Asymmetry? (photo)

How to choose appropriate implant size

Choosing the appropriate implant is one of the more important factors in breast augmentation. The implant has to be the appropriate size and the appropriate style (have appropriate dimensions). The other important factor is creating correct implant pocket. A surgeon should not have one “cookie cutter” approach for choosing any one of the above. In your particular case placing an implant in the bra might not be the best approach... more

Boris M. Ackerman, MD
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

Choosing implant size for D cup

There are many factors which determine what the actual cup size is after augmentation. It is not just the volume in cc. It is difficult to know exactly how it will look until the actual implant or a sizer is inserted into the pocket. Also it is important to determine what your idea of a mid D cup is compared to others or your surgeon. Variables to consider are your rib cage anatomy, muscle position , thickness and tightness, skin laxity, the amount and... more

Marialyn Sardo, MD
La Jolla Plastic Surgeon

What size implant for breast augmentation?

Nobody can really answer this question but you. Consider your deep down preferences, try on various sizes, and choose what you believe to be the best. Dimensions of the implant (width and profile) have more impact upon your final result than volume. A 550cc full profile implant will look very different on you than a 550cc moderate profile implant. Your surgeon should help you decide, and be with you during the selection process, in my opinion, to answer... more

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant size for breast augmentation in los angeles

Looking at your pictures it seems that a 500-550 cc implant would make you look bigger than a small D. A 425-240 cc implant would probably be closure to what you want. You need to first try on differnet size breast implant in a bra in order to see how that would look on you.

S. Sean Younai, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Is 500- 550 cc too big?

Thank you for your question. Yes, as already answered, correlating a specific cup size with implant volume can be a difficult, tricky, if not impossible task. If you are asking if the 500-550 cc looks okay, then, yes, I think is looks good. The 450-500 cc looks good too. When you get into that size of an implant, a 50 cc change is only a 10 percent change in the size of the implant. Add to that the fact that you must also take into account the breast tissue that you... more

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

www.mc.vanderbilt.edu

Breast implant size selection

Hello, It is easy to get fixated on a certain size of implant or cup size of breast but it is very important to remember that the final appearence of the breast and its relation to your body matters most. Measure your breast width diameter and from this select some implants that match the general final cup size that you are looking for. Try these implants in your doctors office under a tight T-shirt or sports bra and get an idea of which look you like most. All the... more

Remus Repta, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

www.aaaplasticsurgery.com

Bra sizing after breast augmentation with breast implants

Best thing to do is try on your clothes with the different size breast implants on in the doctors office. I recommend tring on tight sweaters and blouses and dresses to see how you feel you look.

Laurie Casas, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast asymmetry and implants

Specific cc size is best determined pre-operatively in the office after measuring, assessment of tissues and physical exam. If you are using saline, they can be fine-tuned, as to ccs, during surgery. When I perform surgery on a patient with asymmetry using silicone implants, I will frequently use temporary sizers so that the breasts will be as symmetric as possible.

George John Alexander, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation - Opinion on Sizing For Asymmetry? (photo)

It's hard to give an absolute answer - and it may not be in your best interest to do so. Choosing a breast implant is actually a fairly involved process - you have to consider many factors. Enough so that I put together a video (see below) that addresses the major factors. In general, it's ABOUT 5-7 ounces per bra cup size, with more if you're larger (taller is just one part of that), and less if you're smaller. But you have to have enough skin...and then... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Implant size opinion

I think there are many variables that we cannot see in a photo to determine what size cup you would be with the suggested implant. Also, without knowing your breast base width, ribcage width, and other measurements that a plastic surgeon would normally do prior to sizing an implant for a patient, it would be hard to say if you can tolerate the named implants without a problem. Sorry.

Julio Garcia, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

How much to augment breasts

The difference in size between your breasts can be achieved either with slightly larger implants or by inflating the differentially. It's impossible to determine the volume of cc's to place in each breast simply by looking at a photograph because other factors, such as skin laxity, chest musculature, etc., come into play. I am always apprehensive about a 500 cc augmentation because of the risk of ptosis (sag) down the road which would require additional surgery, including... more

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Sizing?

Thank you for the question and pictures. 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... more