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How Do I Know Which CC's Will Look Ok On My Body? (photo)

asked 3 months ago by Nicole0820 in NJ
Latest answer by Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Question viewed 328 times
Tags: 350-399cc, cc, recommendation

I am 5'7 1/2 and weigh 180 pounds. I currently wear a 36B and recently went to a consultation. I tried on 375cc's and thought it may be too big. My doctor said no, and encouraged me to go bigger. I'm unsure what will look good? I ultimately want to be a D but I don't want it to look too extreme. But I also don't want to go through with getting 375 or 400cc's and it turn out to be too small. What do you recommend? Help! I have attached my pic along with two pictures I would like to look like.

12 answers to How Do I Know Which CC's Will Look Ok On My Body? (photo)

Breast Implants-How to Know How Many CCS will Look Good On You

The Rice Test is the most accurate way to estimate the number of ccs of Breast Implant will look good on you. It involves using a plastic bag, adding rice to the bag and placing the bag into your bra. You then convert the ccs of Rice to the ccs of Breast Implant that you will need. For a conversion chart of ounces of rice to ccs see my article in the link below

Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

www.drseckel.com

How Do I Know Which CC's Will Look Ok On My Body?

I do have my patients try silicone gel sizers on in a stretch cup bra. Although not a perfect method, I think it gives us some idea of how much volume a patient wants to add to her own breast volume in order to obtain the desired breast mound size. I also think that bringing in photos can help communicate to a surgeon what size and shape (eg: how much upper pole fullness) a patient is hoping for. The first set of photos you show are very full breasts, with a pretty significant of... more

Robert M. Grenley, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Firmly committing to a Breast Implant before surgery is not wise

Hi there- Questions like yours are incredibly common and the choice of implant tends to generate an extreme amount of anxiety in patients... I have found the following very helpful: Take a deep breath and think about the following... The reason you are pursuing breast augmentation is because you would like to safely achieve a more pleasing breast appearance. Right? You didn't wake up one day and think, "I really want the letter on my bra to be a D", or "I... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Which implant is right

I feel that a surgeon needs to take into consideration the dimensions of your native breast tissue to make sure that the implant will fit symmetrically behind the nipple. Without those dimensions, it is hard to advise you but in general terms, the 375 should not be too big, impossible to say if you will look like the photos though. It is also hard to predict cup size as it depends on the maker of the bra.

Julio Garcia, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

350 cc. implants may be fine for you.

If you have tried sizers of 350 or 375cc., and they looked good to you, you will probably like the result of thisprocedure. Round implants do not change the breast shape, they simply increase the volume. They will increase the fullness of the upper part of the breast, as well as the lower. This volume should not be too big for your frame, or your goal of a D cup.

Michael Leff, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation

Now that you have an idea of the sizes chosen for you. Why don't you do a "baggy test" at home and try it out. If you think they are too large, then try smaller ones. Then tell your surgeon. This usually works for my patients.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Which implant size to pick??

Implant size is probably the greatest concern of patients seeking breast augmentation. Different surgeons have different philosophies as to selecting the proper size. I have been fairly vocal on this forum about this topic. Selecting the proper size is one of the most important decisions you will make not in terms of being disappointed you went too small but in going too large and creating damage to your tissues and increasing the chance that you will need corrective surgery, increased... more

Mark D. Epstein, MD
Stony Brook Plastic Surgeon

www.epsteinplasticsurgery.com

Breast Augmentation Size

There are a number of factors that influence the final size and shape of you breast after a breast augmentation.These factors include but are not limited to height,weight, implant size ,implant shape,skin envelope, anatomy of the underlying bone and history of breast feeding

Jay M. Pensler, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Know what you wish for after augmentation

You are off to a very good start with the photos you posted, and this is what your surgeon should see to know the goal you have. None of us know the cc's until we complete an exam, apply sizers in the OR, and match our goal to what you have given to guide us. You will know the cc's when you get your implant ID card in recovery. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

How to pick breast implants.

Hi. I hope you find the following article helpful. (The implants need to go over the muscle to correct the sagging.) 1) 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... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Sizing

It is very difficult to give you exact sizing information. However, new technology such as the VECTRA machine allows us to take a 3D picture of you and show you what you will look like. We have the latest VECTRA machine in our office and patients have found it very useful to image their breast, face and body for potential surgeries. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Sizing?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Unfortunately, it is not possible to give you as precise an answer as you would hope for online. In order to achieve your goals it will be very important to communicate very clearly with your plastic surgeon. When patients use the words “too extreme", they are leaving a lot open to interpretation. In other words, those words may mean very different things to different people. Also, a "D" may mean different... more