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550cc of Silicone Gel Implants to Get C Cup Breasts?

asked 2 years ago by txgirl09 in texas
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 1,575 times
Tags: age 18-24, 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, under muscle, 550-599cc, C cup, D cup

I am 22 about 5'7", 125 lbs. I have broad shoulders. I went in for my consult and the nurse and Dr. said that 550cc will look good on me.

I have chose to go w/ the silicone gel Breast implants, under the muscle. I am so terrified they are going to be too big and make me look fat. Like most women on here I want to be a 36C and would be ok if they happen to be a small D.

4 answers to 550cc of Silicone Gel Implants to Get C Cup Breasts?

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Implants for you

Testing out the 550 cc's is something you can do. Try a baggy test and place a bag of water or rice into your ovesized bra and then palce a tight t-shirt over it. It will give you a gross estimate of your appearance.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implants to fit you

In my opinion, the best way to determine which bra size you will be is to place the actual implant in a bra. If the bra fills appropriately, that is the size you will be. If the bra is too large, it will have excess space and wrinkles in it. If the bra is too small, the implant will bulge medially, and perhaps push the bra away from your chest. The nice part about putting the implants in the bra is that pretty much what you see is what you get. You can see what the implant looks like on... more
Michael Horn, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Determining Bra Cup Size

It is crucial that you make it clear to your plastic surgeon what size and look you want to achieve. I would recommend bringing in pictures of what you like and what you do not like. This will help your plastic surgeon get an idea of what it is you want to achieve. Using sizers during the surgery will help determine what size implants would be best to achieve the look you want. Remember internally, your anatomy is very different, so you may need a different size implant depending on how... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Questions over sizing prior to breast augmentation

You are ultimately in control of this choice and there are many factors that will play a role in selecting the "proper" size for your. Paramount among these, are your preferences. Your input during the sizing process is essential. If this seems too large for you or if you have remaining questions, go in for another visit and do another sizing session to ease your mind.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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