Natural-looking Breast Implants for Petite Women?

asked 3 years ago by mdw16 in Alta Loma, CA
Latest answer by Michael Law, MD
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How many cc's (max.) for a smaller body frame to achieve a more natural-appearance? I am 5' tall and 100 lbs. I've had one childbirth and breastfed for about a year. I am currently size 34AA and would like to be able to fill out my clothes.

I'd like a natural looking breasts (no stretched out skin or too full on top) but also want to have something up there. I have opted to go with saline implants 280 cc. Would that look too big or small in your opinion? What do you think is the maximum cc that my body can take without looking "enhanced"?

6 answers to Natural-looking Breast Implants for Petite Women?

Natural Looking Breast Implants for Petite Women

Can breast implants really look and feel natural? Yes, augmented breasts can and should look natural. With the right implant in the correct position, they can also feel completely natural. Excessively large breast implants never look or feel natural, so the first important factor to consider is implant size. Not only do large implants look odd, they also stretch out breast skin and tend to become very droopy over time. Most patients with excessively large implants end up having multiple... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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How to pick breast implant sizes.

How to pick breast implant sizes Answer by George J. Beraka, MDManhattan Plastic Surgeon1) This is the most common type of question on RealSelf. 2) It is the surgeon's job to pick the right breast implants, not the patient's. Implant selection is really pretty technical. 3) Make sure your surgeon REALLY understands the look you want. Mentioning a cup size is not enough. Show your surgeon pictures of breasts you like. 4) Then your surgeon has to tell you if your chosen look is realistic... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant choices

It is difficult to give you a definitive answer without a formal exam. Things like body dimension, skin quality, native amount of breast tissue, to name a few are all important. If you are narrow framed and want a significant change, you may want to opt for HP implants.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Don't get caught up on the "cc's"

Hello, I find many women get caught up on the volume of breast implants when they are better off looking at dimensions. In general, I would say look at your chest diameter and go with an implant close to that with a moderate profile to look less noticeable. Also strongly consider "under the muscle" placement as thin women tend to look really obvious with "overs."

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

Natural Look with Breast Implants

To attain a natural look, you may want to take samples of implants and place them inside a bra. This will give you a gross estimate of how large you want your implants to be. You can also cut out pictures of breasts that you like from magazines and give them to your plastic surgeon. This way, you'll both have an idea about the ideal size for you. Good luck!

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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Few guidelines for breast implants in petite women

The maximum volume that could be used in a breast augmentation is a function of the breast diameter and the thickness of the breast tissues specialy on the upper part of the breast. 280cc could be a good conservative size for you based on the body weight and bra size. To be more accurate a picture or more measurements will be needed. In general, silicone implants will give you a more natural look with less chance of rippling. Best of luck!

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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