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I Cant Decide Between 300-350cc Silicone, Or Which Profile to Get. I Want Natural Looking (photo)

asked 3 months ago by mshun
Latest answer by J. Jason Wendel, MD
Question viewed 389 times
Tags: B cup, natural appearance, recommendation, type

I am 29 years old. I have a 32B currently. My rib is 28". I wanted to get teardrop but my dr only does round. I want them to look natural. I dont want them to be too round up top giving the "fake" look. Because im quite small I was going to go 300-350 but I dont know which profile is better for my size I think my chest size across is 11.2. I have breast fed one child and one breast seems larger and sags a bit more. I was also wondering if I would have to get a different size in one? THX!

15 answers to I Cant Decide Between 300-350cc Silicone, Or Which Profile to Get. I Want Natural Looking (photo)

Breast implants and size selection

Thank you for your question and the photo. Yes, from the picture you appear to have a petite frame. In the size range of 300-350, the only ones that have a base diameter to accommodate are the high profile which can give you problems over time and tend not to look natural. If you want a natural look, you may want to go with a moderate plus in a smaller size. If you want a significant increase in cup size, then you may choose a high profile so they are not so wide. ... more

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

www.mc.vanderbilt.edu

Don't miss the Forrest for the Trees...

Hi there- I'm sure that you, like most other women who embark on the path you are on to breast augmentation, did so because you had an image in your mind of the appearance you would prefer your upper body to have, right? As long as we can agree on this, is should be easy to understand that you and your surgeon's goals should center on the creation of this appearance, and not on placing a particular implant. I therefore believe that choosing an implant prior to surgery is... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Choosing your own breast implant

For most, a round smooth, moderate to moderate plus will cause the fewest problems and a natural result to last many years. High profile implants are popular and a 'look' today. The look you want should be your choice alone. Don't be tempted to choose the implant. Instead focus on the look you are after. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

I Cant Decide Between 300-350cc Silicone, Or Which Profile to Get. I Want Natural Looking (photo)

Even with a nicely posted frontal photo very hard to advise over the internet. My guess is to use HP implants.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Picking implants

Picking implant style and size should be based on your desires, breast and chest dimensions and your surgeon's experience. Most commonly, patients wish they went a little bigger. So, if your waffling between two sizes, you may wish to consider the larger size of the two if the larger implant will fit within you breast dimensions. As the implants get larger, they get wider in a single style. Thus, you may need to go with a narrower (moderate plus or high profile) style to get the desired... more

Todd C. Case, MD
Tucson Plastic Surgeon

Implant selection

All implants assume a teardrop shape inside your body. Symmetry and evenness will be more important to you than the shape of the implant, or where the incision is made. The size you are looking at is pretty average. A teardrop implant that rotates looks goofy. Unless they are HIGHLY cohesive (form stable...think gummy bears), go round.

David Janssen, MD
Oshkosh Plastic Surgeon

Shape of implant

To choose the right implant for you requires a physical exam and a discussion of your needs. If you ask the sales rep which shape implant they sell the most, it is the round implant. "teardrop" shaped implants my turn inside and look funny.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Which profile implant to use

First, "teardrop" implants are only readily available in saline unless you are referring to the form stable gel implants which are only available from limited surgeons in controlled studies (I'm not one of them). So, unless you are able to get to one of these surgeons you need to decide whether you want gel or saline. Based on your photo and goals, I think you will do well with either round or teardrop and wound recommend round since there are simply less issues. You do have... more

Ronald Schuster, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

How to go about choosing your breast implants?

As well meaning and detailed as you were in providing some of your physical information, there are more factors that go into picking the best breast implant for you. The most important factor is the amount of breast tissue available to cover the breast implants. Since all breast implants ripple, to prevent the world from seeing such ripples once the implants are placed in your breasts, the amount of your available breast tissue determines the size of the implants that CAN be covered. Next,... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

What Implant Profile to Use

Stick with the round amooth implants. For most patients the moderate or moderate plus gives a beautiful and natural result. As far as size, you should not be the one picking that out. Discuss with your surgeon what look you want and it's best to show him pictures of medical quality, not commercial models. He'll find the size that gives that look for you.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

IMPLANT SIZE

At 11.2cm you have a narrow frame. Since you are not going too large either a high prfile or moderate profile implant would be fine. It depends on whether you want more cleavage or more projection. I would try on the different sizes and profiles during your next visit to your surgeon to help you decide. You should achieve a very nice result.

Todd B. Koch, MD
Buffalo Plastic Surgeon

www.toddbkochmd.com

Teardrop or anatomical breast implants have no advantages and they have increased complications.

Hi. Avoid tear drop implants. You look like you should have the same size implants in both breast. I hope you find this article useful. 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... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Teardrop shaped implants are not necessary for a natural shape

There has been a lot of confusing hype over teardrop shaped implants. Years ago, a very nice study with CT scanning demonstrated clearly that all implants assume a teardrop shape when the individual is upright. The key to a natural shape is to stay within the boundaries of the breast itself,based on measurements. The round upper pole shape about which you are worried occurs when too large an implant is placed, with inadequate "padding" of natural breast tissue over it. The pressure... more

Verne Weisberg, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

Breast augment sizing

The teardrop implant works very well for some patients but since you are particularly thin and have a narrow chest, you might feel the ridge of the implant under the arm. Moderate profile implants are best given your concerns and there is little difference between the two sizes you mention, under the muscle. Two different implant sizes can be used to try to make the breasts more symmetrical, although perfect symmetry is rarely achievable.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Size and Profile?

Thank you for the question and picture. Based on the picture and a description of goals, you should have a beautiful result with breast augmentation surgery. Certainly different size breast implants can be used to improve symmetry if necessary. I also think that silicone gel breast implants are a good choice for you. In regards to breast implant size and profile it will be very important to communicate your goals with your surgeon. In my... more