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How Many CC's Should I Go with a Breast Augmentation?

asked 1 year ago by Dinosaurus in Tustin, CA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 454 times
Tags: 400-449cc, implant size

Hi! I'm 5'11, weigh 135 with a small frame and am a small B. I cannot decide how many cc's to go with a breast augmentation. I've gone to one consult. and have three more. The first Dr. I went to said he wouldn't go more than 400 cc's on me. I tried some on during my consult. and looked at a ton of pics, but it was still hard to tell. Any advice on how to determine what size is good for me? With my height, weight etc. what do you recommend?

13 answers to How Many CC's Should I Go with a Breast Augmentation?

Selecting Implant Size

You, like many patients, are fixating on cc's rather than the size which works for you. You cannot transpose from photos as the patient in the photo may be different as far as the breast diameter, frame, etc. The most important thing is to select an implant which "fits your breast' unless you are seeking a "fake look". A board-certfied plastic surgeon should be able assist you in making this choice.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Implant size in breast augmentation

There are many factors that go into deciding on the size of implant to use in a breast augmentation. Unfortunately, it is not as simple as basing it on your height and weight. All women have very different breast shapes and sizes even for similar heights and weights. It is what makes breast surgery challenging but very interesting as well. Several anatomic factors go into choosing breast size such as width of your breast, any asymmetry between the two breasts (which... more

Naveen Setty, MD
Plano Plastic Surgeon

What size implants to choose?

It is always challenging to decide what size implants are best and, unfortunately, pictures of other patients are not that helpful. Many factors determine what is best for you not just how tall you are, what your frame size is and how much you weigh. How loose or tight is your skin? Have you had children? And what size do you want to be? What is your life style? Are you physically active? You need to discuss these with your surgeon and be comfortable with his or her answers. You should... more

Margaret Skiles, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

www.featherriverplasticsurgery.com

How many cc for breast implants?

The more breast surgery I do the more I realize that there is no correlation between the size of implant 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 (saiine/silicone and low/moderate/high profile), bra manufacturer variance in cup sizes, the degree of filling... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

You already know what size you want.

You have already visualized your end result in your mind. Your doctor should provide a way for you to visually "see" your result so that you can help determine what size implant is best for you. Ultimately you need to be the one to choose your breast implant size, but you need to listen to the guidance of your surgeon. Ultimately that is what you pay for is their expert guidance and counsel.

Richard H. Fryer, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

Choosing the size of breast implants is crucial in getting a good and natural result.

Choosing the correct size of breast implants is very important in achieving a very good and natural result. Factors that go into choosing the correct size include a patient's height and weight as well as breast dimensions. A narrow base of the breast limits the size. Of couse the size that the patient desires based upon photos needs to be strongly considered. But the experience of the plastic surgeon is very important in both determining the size as well as creating the mound.... more

George Lefkovits, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Which implant size to choose?

We have patients try gel sizers in a stretchy bra at the pre-op visit 2-3 weeks before surgery, and we help advise them during that process. Patients usually get a good idea of how much volume added to their breast tissue gives them a breast mound of a size that they feel comfortable with. The patients work their way up in size, step by step, until they feel that the resulting breast mound is too big for them...everyone has their own endpoint. I also show patients pictures... more

Robert M. Grenley, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.seattleplasticsurgery.com

Breast implant size, Large breast implants

I determine the size in consultation with the patient. Putting an implant into a bra or filling a balloon is not very accurate. I usually have the patient show me breast sizes that she likes. It is always better to go a little larger for the size definitely decreases with time, esp under the muscle.

Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

How big should your breast implant be

First, it is impossible for you to have any experience with choosing an appropriate breast implant. Skill and judgment are what you are paying for when you select a surgeon. So what about size? The best advise is to do your homework and know inside what you wish to look like. Out of 'tons' of pictures something should click. There are plenty of others who can tell you how you should look, and dress, but the best judge is you. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

What size implants should I get

This is always an anxiety provoking question. The best answer that I give my patients is be honest with yourself and your doctor with regard to the appearance that you want to achieve. Once your doctor understands what you want, it is easier for him/her to reccomend an implant size. Do you want to be big? Do you want to be natural? Do want to eliminate the droop? Your doctor will evaluate the amount of breast tissue you have, the skin strech which is present,... more

Beverly Friedlander, MD
Short Hills Plastic Surgeon

What size implant to choose?

You are tall and weigh only 135, therefore your BMI is 18.8. This means you don't have a lot of fat under your skin. If you choose an implant that is wider than your breast, the border of the implant will show, because there is not enough subcutaneous tissue to create a smooth transition. In patients like yourself the breast base diameter is very important. The skin and soft tissue characteristics are also important. A silicone gel implant would be more appropriate than a saline implant... more

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD
Morristown Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implants - How Many CC's?

Hi Asked 1 day ago by Dinosaurus in Tustin, CA, The most important question is: what size do you want to be? There are many factors to consider, including your height, body frame, amount of breast tissue and excess skin (nothing personal!) that you already have, etc. The narrower your frame the less likely you are to be able to reasonably go with a larger implant. If you look at my video below you'll get an idea of some of the factors to consider...it's about 150... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation

I would recommend going whatever size you want to look like. Everyone has a different idea of what is proportional to their body. If I like D cups does that mean you should be a D cup? No, not unless that is what you wanted. The implant should fit properly on your rib cage, so there is that to consider and also what type of look you are going for, more round or more natural etc. But because you are tall you will need more cc's to get to the cup size you want than a smaller person. But... more