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What Amount of Cc's Would Best Fit my Frame? 800cc Range or Smaller? (photo)

I am 5'4, 104lbs with measurements of 30B-21-33. I also do nude modeling and exotic dancing. I've been contemplating an augmentation but wondering what amount of cc's would best fit my frame. 800cc or smaller?

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15 Doctor Answers | Asked by Carmen Kiss in Augusta, GA

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Best Breast Implant for Me?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Exactly what breast implant size will best achieve your goals will depend on exactly what your goals are. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "D/DD" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.  Also, as you know, cup size varies... more

800cc Implants? Or!!!

You would be wise to go to a surgeon who will let you try the sizers on and possibly do a 3D image which would allow you to see the end result. Implants come in many different styles now and you would do well with a small diameter implant with a lot of projection. If you want a more obvious implant look, you could consider Allergan Style 45. Some time this year Mentor will have more choices as well. You may want to consider 700cc and a Style 45. You may... more

800cc Breast Implants or BUST

You are a very attractive young woman and deserve better than 800cc breast implant for MANY reasons buth short and long term. The ideal, attractive augmented breast is created by using a breast implant whose ripples and imperfections are covered by your existing breast tissue and muscle AND which can sit on your front facing rib cage without falling sideways constantly interfering with the forward movement of your arms. Rather than picking a meaningless breast implant recommendation... more

The larger the implant the greater the risks.

The larger the implant you choose the greater the risks you take with complications. This is not a linear relationship but rather a logarithmic increase in risks. Your risks include: displacement or misplacement of implants (bottoming out) loss or decrease of sensation thinning of your native breast tissue visible rippling and others. You need to consider several things when you choose your implant size: What do you feel... more

It depends

Think about why your are getting breast enlargement. Most plastic surgeons would like to see good proportions. However, some patients are looking for excessively large or just a little bit of enlargement. It is a very personable thing. Be sure you want what you ask for. You would hate to have to come back to get larger or smaller implants. For you, the best size for reasonable enlargement would be 325 to 375.

Large implants

Hello, You are tiny, and 800cc implants would not be good. Your risk of a problem with that size probably would approach 100% Go see a few surgeons with excellent reputations for breast surgery. It is important that they are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and are also members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Bring in photos of how you'd like to look, and also photos of how you don't want to look too. This will... more

800 cc's on small frame

Based on your photos, 800 cc's seems a bit large for your frame. The best implant for you would need to be determined based on your body and breast dimensions. Once you go over 500 cc's the risks increase with "large (over 500 cc's)" implants, like thinning of the skin and soft tissues over the implant, increased palpability of the implant, earlier onset of ptosis (drooping) of the breasts if you don't wear support bras, etc. You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to... more

Todd C. Case, MD

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Tucson Plastic Surgeon

Breast size is best that looks natural and harmonious with body.

Breast implants that look best for a given person fall within a range that takes into consideration the persons total body makeup. Harmony is the desired result. It is fine to be harmoniously larger or smaller, but enormous size implants produce trouble and result in a grotesque, distorted, ugly endpoint. So I tell patients that for their size frame, height, weight etc there are 3 sizes possible. These are right size right, right size... more

The larger the implant, the greater the risks

Hi there- Understanding that what you do for a living may make the disproportionately larger breast appearance you would achieve using a very large implant attractive to you in the short term, it is important for you to understand that doing so may significantly complicate your life over the longer term. Very large implants will make your breasts sag more over time, as the skin and tissues are thinned, increasing the likelihood that you will need more operations over time, and... more

Implant size for petite, small-breasted woman

The best implant size, profile, and style for a particular woman depends on what the woman wants as a final result and what she is starting with - chest diameter, nipple-areolar complex position, current breast size, soft tissue compliance. In your particular case, you have small, firm breasts with no ptosis (sagging), and you have a narrow chest and small frame. I am not even sure it would be physically possible to insert 800 ml implants in your case. And, even if it were,... more

800 cc breast implants

Though breast implants are made in different styles to fit different chest dimensions, it would not be possible to put 800 cc implants in your frame and have an attractive result...you also risk becoming a "breast implant cripple" by creating problems that will be difficult to fix later. Seek the opinion of a board certified plastic surgeon.

Implant choice

The best way to tell you what would be the right implant for you would be to go for a consultation. I would caution against having 800 cc implants, because your frame may not be able to handle them. You may get early relapse and sagging.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Implant size

800 cc is extremely large and I do not think your body could tolerate much a large implant without serious consequences. With a 30" chest circumference, you would be creating a "mono-breast" which is hardly attractive. You should see a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation.

That would be the biggest mistake you could make!

I don't know if that recommendation was from a plastic surgeon or a fellow dancer, but that size would be a big mistake that is difficult to fix. Although I don't have your measurements in terms of base diameter, you are fairly thin and have a beautiful shape. The goal would be to fill you up but not to the point where you have a higher risk of complications such as stretch marks, rippling, and erosion through the skin. If I were using a high profile implant you... more

800 cc breast augmentation not a good idea for you

Unless you don't care about the long term consequences of doing so, i would not recommend implants anywhere near that big for you. a reasonable size could be discussed during consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. in my opinion, it would be irresponsible for a surgeon to use such big implants in someone with your appearance and frame!