What is the Best Way to Decide on How Many Cc's You Need?

asked 10 months ago by SDbreastA89 in san diego, ca
Latest answer by Michael Law, MD
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Tags: D cup, DD cup, implant size

I'm not totally sure how to convert saline to silicone or vise versa.. i'm comfortably in a 36 B/C right now and want to be at about a D/DD I wasn't expecting to get more then 550cc (silicone) and two of the doctors I have seen have both said 600+ I don't want to be dissatisfied with the size of my breasts but the number scares me a little. Is that normal? Does it sound to big? I am also considering a lift, due to uneven nipples, and some recent weight loss

5 answers to What is the Best Way to Decide on How Many Cc's You Need?

Breast Implant Sizes

For any patient considering breast augmentation, there is an implant size above which the upper pole begins to look rounded, convex, and unnaturally full. Mild to moderate upper pole fullness can look beautiful and youthful, but excessive upper pole fullness due to overly-large implants looks decidedly fake, and like what most people think of as a 'boob job'. The actual size of a breast implant, measured in cc's, is really not very descriptive of what a breast augmentation... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

michaellawmd.com

Breast Augmentation Breast Lift San Diego

Dimensions of implant more important than the number of cc's in determining your final result. A very wide implant that is 600cc may not project as much as a more narrow implant that is 450cc. The higher volume may be necessary because of your broad chest, and the implant should more or less fill the base width of your breast. Saline and silicone volumes equivalent, but again, the dimensions are more important. Also important in determining implant size is your... more

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

feelbeautiful.com

How to pick breast implants.

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 of breasts you like. 4) Then your surgeon has to tell you if your chosen look is realistic for your anatomy. The most common mistake... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Choosing your breast implant size

Each patient's body is different ---depending on the shape of the chest wall (concave vs. convex), the goal of the patient, etc. I ask my patients to bring in photos of their likes and dislikes. I ask them for pictures of breasts that are too large as well as too small. Intraoperatively, I use sizers to see what volume implant will create the result the patient is looking for. I also believe that a breast lift may be necessary to achieve a nice result for you. more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing is important

I choose breast implants for patients based on the dimensions of their existing breast footprint. I'm a proponent of smaller implants, because in the long-run, I think they will look better and require less revisional surgery. Based on your photos, I would caution against the use of a large implant - 600 cc is a big implant in any surgeon's practice. A lift of some sort would be an important part of your surgical plan. Seek out a couple of second opinions before scheduling surgery. more

Scott Sattler, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

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