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How Much Difference is Between 325 MP and 375HP? (photo)

I went into my pre-op thinking the biggest I wanted was 325Mp I've been doing the rice test at home and was happy with 325, however based on our conversation my doctor recommends 375HP, I'm really nervous that will be to large for me. I'm a very active person. So really how much difference is between 325 and 375 under the muscle? Is it worth stressing out about or should I call and ask my doctor to order different ones maybe 350?

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How Much Difference is Between 325 MP and 375HP

I usually start sizing choice by having patients try on implants. Usually the implant looks a bit larger on top of the breast as compared with the same size inserted surgically, typically by about 10 % or so. For gel implants, I will usually choose one size higher with the goal of it looking in size like the trial of the lower size. I usually limit rice tests to patients who have implants and want to be larger. 50 cc difference is about the size of a shot glass--not a huge amount at the... more

325 cc implants

I think that you should tell your surgeon your concerns. While the rice test is not perfect, I find that it is a good barometer to know what my patients want. 50 cc difference will be noticeable.

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Difference Between 325 MP and 375HP

The difference in volume between the two implants is 50cc, so in a more common measurement that would be 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon. Not much. If 325 looks good in front of your skin (the rice test) then 375 will look about the same once it is compressed by your tissues lying over the implants.

Use smallest size implant to achieve desired cup volume

Unfortunately, you have not stated your bra size. If you are size 32 or 34 each 100 cc of implant will correspond to 1 cup size change. If you are size 36 or 38 each 200 cc of implant will correspond to 1 cup size change. First, you have to determined what size you want to be and then select the implant size that will achieve that volume. I recommend silicone gel placed retro-pectoral since they look and feel more natural. The smaller the implant the less... more

Implants

The correct size is the one that fits your breast width and chest wall. I personally am not a fan of the high profile implants although they are very popular in parts of the country. The have too much projection, are too round and do not have a natural look. I rarely use these for primary augmentation

How Much Difference is Between 325 MP and 375HP?

Though all my expert colleagues are commenting on the 50 cc difference what troubles me is you really need to be on the same page as your chosen surgeon. For me a 50 cc difference is meaningless. If you were looking at 325 vs 425 than that could be very noticeable. If you want the slightly fuller look than 375 if a more natural look than 325, but it is YOUR decision. Internet advise is ONLY a lose guideline.

High profile implant stretch tissues more

Thank you for your question and for providing photos. The best size implant for any patient is one that fits their breast width. This is the most important consideration. I am not a fan of high profile implants except in special situations. You have very thin tissues and since high profile implants project more, you are probably going to have more obvious fullness in the upper pole, even submuscular. A lot of people do not prefer this look. Also, high... more

How Much Difference is Between 325 MP and 375HP?

Thanks for the question. For a very active person even 50 cc more then what you have decided ( 325 cc MP) would be good choice. From just one image that you have posted it seems that you hardly have skin enough to cover this size and it will be quite a job for your PS to create large enough pocket for you. All PS are very open to discussions and I am sure he will listen to your concern as well if you are not looking very projecting conical breast which they will result in any case... more

325cc vs 375cc

Implant selection is primarily based on patient anatomy, specifically the width of the chest. Your base width is constant. Higher projection implants can be used to increase volume without changing the base width of the implant. These implants will also provide greater projection. If you are happy with the way that 325cc implants look, 350cc implants are slightly larger and will most likely give you the same overall aesthetic you desire. A second... more

Choosing between 2 sizes of implants.

The key point is that you are happy with the 325cc volume. The implants look slightly smaller once inside you, as opposed to trying them on in the doctors office, so choosing a slightly larger implant should be fine. 325cc to 350cc is only 25cc more volume and hence only 1/10th larger. If 325cc looks good on you, 350cc also will look good and only be a shade larger. It seems this would be a good choice for you.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

18 reviews

Boston Plastic Surgeon

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Waiting on the new Girls 28 Jan 2013

Follow up: I called and spoke with the nurse about my concerns, she said she would relay the message to the doctor. I called the next day to follow up and see what my doctor said, the nurse informed me that he ordered the 375 as that was his recommend size for me. I showed him a picture of what I wanted and said I think she went 375. That's when he decided 375 is what I should get.. We'll i found that picture online again and realized the picture was 350 not 375. I am a very small person and really just want some boobs, not huge boobs. I know 375 isn't huge but I feel like it will be too big on me. He already ordered 375, he's aware of my concerns, and he's a good doctor.. I don't get the impression that he's trying to make me too big... The nurse said he's really good at sizing his patients and they've never had a patient who ended up unhappy when they went with his recommendation however they have had people who went smaller and said afterwards they wish they would have listened to him.... 375s not big....but I'm just nervous that it will ruin my petite body and make me too heavy.

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