Would 575cc be to large for me? I really want to go to a DD and I believe my frame would hold it nicely! (photos)

It is very difficult to determine the exact size and shape implant you will require to best match your ideal breast image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast augmentation surgery including different approaches, techniques and implant choices. This is because several measurements not to mention your breast characteristics are needed to determine the optimal implant size to obtain your goals. Without knowing these dimensions it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the existing base width of your breast will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume per implant profile that you can accommodate. To illustrate; a 100 cc difference may make a significant difference with a narrow base width breast, but much less of a difference if you have a wide chest wall and wide breast “foot print”. Therefore, just because your friend may have a great result with let’s say a 350 cc implant to make her go from a “A” cup to a “C” cup size does not mean that you will have the same result with the same size implant. . Further simply placing implants in a bra to determine the size best for you is not always accurate as the bra often distorts the size, is dependent on the pressure the bra places plus the implant is outside your breast and not under it among other variables. Computer software morphing programs that automatically determine the best implant size can be helpful in some but not all cases (e.g. doesn’t work well in my experience with existing implants, sagging or asymmetric breasts). Using “want to be” photos however are useful if simply provided to the surgeon as I will further explain in the below link.#breastaugmentation#findingtherightsize#BA

A word of caution when choosing large implants. The larger they are, the less likely they can be placed under the muscle. Muscle provides support, but it can be stretched out over time. Please avoid placement over the muscle as there is nothing but skin to hold implants in place. Implants look great the first few years. However, they do take a toll on your body. 575cc are large. That is extra weight on your back, neck and shoulders, which can cause chronic pain and place tension on your sensory nerves to your areola/nipple complex causing nipple numbness. Remember, the larger the implant, the sooner you will need a lift. I believe it is crucial for women to know and understand what they are getting themselves into when choosing large implants. Please visit the breast augmentation revision forum on this site for more information. Larger is not always better. I hope this helps.Kind regards,Gary Horndeski M.D.

I have women bring in a sports bra and "try on" breast implants to get a ballpark figure of what size implant to use.  This isn't a direct 1:1 correlation because the implant volume displacement is different under tissue than sports bra and tends to look smaller once inside the body.  However, I find it more accurate than computer imaging.  575 is big.  Period.  That will certainly get you in DD range.  Big implants can also mean big problems down the road so be sure to discuss this with a board certified plastic surgeon.