Lower Vs Higher Cc for High Profile Silicone Breast Implants?

asked 2 years ago by Nancy-LL in California
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: breasts, female, 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, 350-399cc, C cup, high profile

I am a month away from getting a breast augmentation. I am 5'6 1/2", 112 lbs, 27" around my rib cage have an A cup and wish to have a C cup. My surgeon has recommended high profile silicone implants for me as I am very narrow. I am still deciding between 350 cc and 375 cc implants and I am getting really stressed out by this. To my understanding, high profiles stick out more and may result in larger looking breasts. Should I then go with the 350 cc implants for a more natural look?

9 answers to Lower Vs Higher Cc for High Profile Silicone Breast Implants?

Breast implant size/type?

The more breast surgery I do the more I realize that there is no correlation between the size or model (profile) of implant used and resulting cup size. This may have to do with several factors including: the amount of breast volume the patient starts with, the shape of the patient's chest wall (concave or convex), the type and model of breast implant selected (saline/silicone and low/moderate/high profile), bra manufacturer variance in cup sizes, the... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Difference between 350 cc and 375 cc is minimal

I think that you have done your homework! You have spent a lot of time providing a narrow range of choices for your plastic surgeon. Now, step back and trust him. The difference between 350 and 375 cc is just 7%. Consider that you may have another 200 cc of natural tissue, so you are really debating between 550 and 575 cc, which is just a 4% difference. At this point, I would recommend finding some photos of "ideal" breasts and handing them to your surgeon. Your doctor can use... more

Michael C. Pickart, MD
Ventura Plastic Surgeon

Implant size and angst

First take a deep breath, it will be fine. Now let me tell you something. Many women come to me and really stress between one size and the next size implant. When you think about it, 25 cc's is slightly less than a shot glass, and slightly less than a couple of tablespoons. NOT a lot of difference. When implanted, the size difference will be even more muted due to all of the tissue above them. I would recommend that you visit your surgeon and try both sizes on and see how you llike them... more

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

High Profile breast implants

Choosing an implant depends upon numerous factors including your normal anatomy, and the size that you desire. Anatomical limitations include the ability of the tissue to stretch, the skin laxity, the underlying skeletal structure, and the native breast tissue just to name a few. 25 cc's will not make a diffierence.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

When in doubt, smaller breast implants are better.

Hi. 1) This is the most common type of question. I wrote an article for RealSelf with tips on picking breast implants. You can read it in my profile. 2) The link below may be helpful.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

High profile breast implants and the natural versus "fake" look

The 25 cc difference you discuss is really not a significant amount. To put this in proper context, it is less than 2 tablespoons and is probably less than the amount of breast swelling you experience with your menstrual cycles. Given your height and low body weight as well as your narrow chest diameter, I would also recommend a high profile implant. It is also important to understand that a high profile silicone is not as high/round as a high profile saline which have developed the... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

25 cc represents no difference between implants

If you have a narrow chest and minimal breast tissue, a high profile implnt can give you a very nice result. There is virtually no difference between a 325 and a 350 HP implant other than that the 350's will sit just a little closer to eachother in the midline. No need to stress!

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Discuss your breast implant concerns with your surgeon

Please go back to your surgeon and discuss your concerns until you are satisfied with the answers. Over the internet without photos we can NOT give a realistic recommendation. Best of luck!

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Needless stressing over 25cc

Nancy, Do NOT stress over it. So you would understand in the progression from Low Profile to high profile, your implants are NOT the "torpedoes" you THINK they are. The height of the implants, low to high is as follows- Low Profile (Allergan or Mentor)- Moderate Profile (Allergan)- Moderate Profile Plus (Style 2000 - Mentor)- High Profile (Mentor Gel)- High Profile Saline (Allergan, Mentor) The KEY to a great result is to pick an implant which is covered by the breast tissue you... more