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Considering Breast Augmentation. Will 400cc Implants Get Me My Desired Look and a D Cup? (photo)

asked 3 months ago by ashton from pa in Butler, PA
Latest answer by William F. DeLuca Jr, MD
Question viewed 510 times
Tags: 400-449cc, D cup, expectation, high profile

i am considering a breast augmentation, i am 5,6 i weigh 110 pounds and i want to go to a d, i was considering 400cc high profile implants or maybe even more, how many cc will i need to achieve this

13 answers to Considering Breast Augmentation. Will 400cc Implants Get Me My Desired Look and a D Cup? (photo)

Petite girl and large breast implants

I hate to be a buzz kill because I can tell that you are really excited to get a breast augmentation and excited to get large implants. 400cc high profile implants may look great for a few years but you will need to see a board-certified plastic surgeon to get measured and make sure. Large implants can give you problems later. Here are some things you should 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

Breast Implant Sizing

Hello Ashton, I am here to tell you that you are a disaster waiting to happen with a 400 cc implant. You've got it all wrong (it's not your fault, your concept of breast augmentation is based on what most woman and many plastic surgeons will have you believe: that you can simply pick any cup size you want and get it, without any significant risk of complications). Did you know that over 300,000 women had breast augmentation last year? More importantly, did you... more

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

The correct way to choose an implant

When choosing a breast implant, a cup size is only a guideline for several reason, and ultimately what matters is whether or not you like what you see when you look in a mirror, not what cup size bra fits you. Choosing a breast implant is a critical step before having your breast augmentation because if you choose the wrong size you will be unhappy. Most patients, if they are unhappy, feel that they should have gone bigger. This is because when implants are placed under the... more

Martin Jugenburg, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

www.torontosurgery.ca

400cc high profile implants for a thin & petite frame (5'6", 110lbs)

Based on your photos, body measurements and description of the look you would like to achieve, 400cc high profile silicone implants certainly seem appropriate. A formal examination is, of course, needed to verify that your base width and breast envelope can accommodate a 400cc high profile prosthesis. Now, this isn't to say that larger-than-average-sized implants don't add more risks to the equation - they do, especially when used in patients with inelastic skin (which Dr.... more

William F. DeLuca Jr, MD
Albany Plastic Surgeon

www.delucaplasticsurgery.com

Breast size depends on chest circumference

If you are a 34 or 36 size bra then each 200 cc's corresponds to 1 cup size change. A 400 cc implant will take you up 2 sizes. If you begin with a B then you will end up with a D. High profile implants will not necessarily give you more projection particularly if your implants were placed retro-pectoral. Best of Luck, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Choosing an implant size

Breast implants are properly sized by matching the width of the implant to the inner width of your breast and choosing a forward profile to increase your breast by about one, 1 1/2, or 2 cup sizes from what you started with. If you start with the cc's and work backwards or try to use an implant that will not fit your tissues without distorting them you are a setup for an unnatural result and problems that could well end up posting a photo and asking how it can be corrected. Think of... more

Scott L. Replogle, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Choosing breast implant size

Breast implant choice can be a difficult decision because there is no way to standardize bra cup size. The amount of cc's that the implant has does not always translate into an accurate cup size. There may be limitations of how large you can go based on your skin elasticity and rib cage dimensions. Your plastic surgeon can give you a very close estimate of what breast implant will be best on your particular frame. I routinely use 3D imaging before surgery which allows the... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants

The best implants for you will depend upon the exam. I suggest a consutlation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals. You may very well be a good candidate for the size you requested but an exam will determine if this is a viable option.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Choosing implant size

Hi Ashton, It sounds and looks like you are about right with your choices. The only thing I would add is to see you and talk to you as you try on a 400 cc implant. You may need a little more to have the same size as the example photos. Best Wishes Dr. Peterson

Marcus L. Peterson, MD
Saint George Plastic Surgeon

Considering Breast Augmentation

Thank you for the photos. It appears that you are very thin and any augmentation is going to be somewhat visible and especially if you are looking to a D cup. The number of cc's is less reliable and needs to be taken in consideration with a number of variables. The best way to make the determination in my opinion is to size to get a range of what volume you would be happy with in clothes, and then use photographic examples of your desired breast "look" or "shape" to... more

Vincent P. Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.marinaesthetics.com

Choosing Breast Implants

When choosing implants there are many factors to consider, including your breast width, your tissue thickness and your body frame. So, a 400 cc implant will make a big difference in a small person and a little difference in a big person. The best option would be to have an in person consultation so your measurements can be taken. In our office, we also include VECTRA 3D breast analysis as part of the consultation. With the VECTRA machine you are able to visualize your... more

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

Correct implant choice

The ideal size breast implant for any patient is determined by a number of factors. Each patient has the desire to look a certain way after surgery. Each patient's body is different and the size implant must be individualized for each patient. You may not be able to reach the bra or cup size that you want to be because the implant necessary to reach that result may simply be too big for your body. For this reason it is necessary to meet and discuss your goals with a... more

Ralph R. Garramone, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

Implants that will give you a desired look

Thanks for your photos. Choosing the right implant size is based on 1) your desired goal, 2) your anatomy (chest width, height, and amount of breast tissue). You are obviously very slim and will look great with implants. You will need to be examined by a plastic surgeon who will perform measurement of your chest. Without seeing you, I think 400cc HP or 400cc ultra-high profile may give you the look that you desire.