Is a 375cc Breast Implant a Good Size for Me?

What are the best methods to determine the right size implants? Are there any guidelines to follow? Unfortunately, there are no precise methods or precise guidelines available to assist us in choosing the correct size implants for you. There are many factors that must be considered, such as your wants and needs, body dimensions, vocation, and other lifestyle activities. In other words, we must always individualize. The average American woman stands 5’ 4’’ and weighs 140... more

Thanks for your question - Determining the right implant size is a complex and important decision. Implants are more than just volume. You need to carefully (with the help of your surgeon) discuss implant shape, type and placement. Factors that are important to consider in addition to your height and weight include body proportions, chest wall shape, breast diameter, amount of ptosis (breast sag) you may have and several other factors. In terms of finding the right cc size - In my San... more

Without examining you in person, it is difficult to tell you what implant size and shape would best suit your body habitus. I prefer HP implants for very thin, narrow-framed patients.

To jjfisher2313, Hi! For someone your size, I would generally recommend staying in the 250 cc to 300 cc range. Very big breasts don't age well and large implants look less natural. What I do is use disposable implant SIZERS during surgery. That way we can see what different volumes actually look like and I can decide which is the best size implant for you before we open the permanent implants. This takes the guess work out.

The choice of size depends a lot on what your goal is. Typically after breastfeeding there is some sagging and loss of tissue, so that determines part of it. You should try implant sizers on in a bra to see what you like.

Without an exam, this can be difficult to say. Internalizing patient wishes and correlation with natural breast base diameter provides the best means to judge implant size. Different implant profiles are also an option, and here again, this could be decided upon at the time of exam. I would discuss all these points with your surgeon. Hope this helps!

The size of the implant is your choice and only you know if you will be happy. I have my patients try on implants inside their bras and also have them try rice inside baggies at home. This is truely an individual thing and only you can decide if you will be happy with what size.

While your height and weight is unique to you, it should be possible to ask your plastic surgeon to see photos of women with a similar build to yours. Ask what size implants were used and you will be able to get an idea. You can also ask to try some implant samples to put in an unpadded bra. This is not entirely accurate but if you find that whatever implant you tried is way too big or way too small, it gives you an idea. We usually have our patients put some rice in a stocking that has... more