What Size Is Best? I Have a BWD of 11.5, Want to go From 34B to a Natural 34DD.

asked 3 months ago by tydie in Dallas, TX
Latest answer by J. Jason Wendel, MD
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Tags: B to DD cup, comparison, implant size, recommendation

I Am 5'7" and 145pounds. At my consultation my ps suggested a 425cc high profile with a base diameter of 12.5 and projection of 5cm or a 500cc ultra high profile at 11.9 bd and 5.7 projection. Which selection, if either, would give me a natural D/DD? Thank you...my pre-op is in 1 week!

9 answers to What Size Is Best? I Have a BWD of 11.5, Want to go From 34B to a Natural 34DD.

Natural and 34DD may not fit in the same sentence. Will they fit on your body to look natural? That is the question: Breast

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to give meaningful information without pictures but I will give you some information to think about. First, the ultra high profile do not usually give a natural look because they are narrow with maximal projection. Second, the high projecting implants can cause you problems in the future. Here are some things to consider: 1. As you get older, your breast skin will age, stretch and become thinner even without an implant. ... more

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

www.mc.vanderbilt.edu

Your Goals and Your Plan Sound Mutually Exclusive

Hi there- While an examination would be necessary to best understand your situation and give you the most responsible recommendations, I am very concerned that if your goal is truly to look "natural", that your described options have little chance of getting you there. Your best bet is to carefully communicate to your surgeon your desired appearance and then give him the freedom to do what is necessary to achieve it for you. Committing to an implant before surgery is... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Natural DD

The answer is "it depends"! On many factors like your skin tone, breast volume, chest width etc... Are you a smoker? Have you Breast Fed? How droopy are you? Where will your implants be placed? Your height and weight don't really help. I find that women best communicate their desire by showing me what they want by trying on implants with a sheer bra and an elastic tight white top on. White shows size, while colors conceal it. The... more

David Janssen, MD
Oshkosh Plastic Surgeon

High profile vs. Ultra high profile implants

The use of a high profile vs ultra high profile implant can be quite complex. The problem with either of these two implants is the propensity for long term bottoming out. There are may features that will go into the determination of the correct implant for you and we just don't have enough information available to give you a good definitive answer.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

DD implants

Without an exam it is impossible to tell you what would look good for you. The selection of implants really depends upon your anatomy and your preferences. This requires an exam.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

What implant to use

What's a "natural" DD look like? Without seeing photos it's impossible to tell. Dimensions are only one part of the equation. The higher the profile, the rounder the breast. If you already have a good amount of breast tissue than you won't see the roundness of the implant so much and the ultra high implant might work well. If you don't have much breast tissue you will be pretty round up top. Take some pictures with you to your pre-op and review them with your... more

Ronald Schuster, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

If your goal is to look natural, stay away from very large breast implants.

Hi. Make sure your plastic surgeon really understands what you want to look like (show him or her pictures) and then let your surgeon pick the best implants for you. Looking natural means not being high and round on top. see video

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Picking the best implant size for you

I consider two factors when selecting implants for my patients: 1.Dimensional planning 2.Gel Implant Sizing system Dimensional planning – The measurements of your chest wall are taken. Also, the breast dimensions including the height, width, and current dimensions of each breast form the basis of dimensional planning. Based on these measurements, the implant size is recommended. This will give you a unique breast implant that is suited for your body frame. Even your fitness... more

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Sizing?

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, there is no way of knowing which of the 2 implants that you have mentioned will give you the results you are looking for. Ultimately, your plastic surgeon will need to make this decision once you have communicated your goals clearly. Sometimes this decision cannot be made preoperatively. There are many variables to consider including some intraoperative decisions. it will be very important to communicate your goals with your... more