How Many CC's Should I Go to Get my Desired Look? (photo)

I have my breast augmentation scheduled for June. I am indecisive about how many CC's to go to achieve the look I want. I am also having a breast lift with implants to get the best results I can. I'm currently a 34 C cup and I'm hoping to be a DD or slightly bigger. My surgeon recommended I do a full lift with high profile mentor silicone gel implants through the nipple and behind the muscle. He also said I would need to be a minimum of 420 CC's to get the nice round volume on top, so they sit high.

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Size implants

I would strongly agree with the lift the surgeon is recommending. As for the type of implant, I personally prefer mod plus implants for a more natural look. I go by base diameter of your breast to choose implants. If you want a DD then I think you are in range, but I would suggest you go on line and look at preop and post op photos of patients with both types of implants to help with your decision making. You may not like one or the other type of implants.

Rick Rosen, MD

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Norwalk Plastic Surgeon

Implant with lift

I think you are an excellent candidate for a lift with implant, but personally, I would not go with an implant that large. They will sag again and the skin will continue to stretch out and probably get thin. I would go about 350 cc's.

Determining implant size

Hello. The most important factors for determining the size of implants that could be used on a patient include width of the base of the breast, the size of your thorax and the amount of breast tissue and skin you have. Even with the dimensions given it is hard to determine what you need without an in person consultation. I would consider trying sample implants and showing your surgeon pictures of your desired result to help determine the size implant that should be used. The brest lift will... more

How Many CC's Should I Go to Get my Desired Look?

This is my over the internet opinion based upon the posted photos and your statement. You might want a two staged operations. First stage Full lifting with fat graft from liposuction. Allow 3 months healing than consider implants at a size to your liking, I might think 450 cc+ range. Just a thought.

Lift and implants

An examin person would help decide upon the appropriate sized implants. I do agree with a lift.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

How many cc's should I get for breast augmentation

Thanks for your question. The appropriate size is based on the measurements of your chest. It is not really a question of "how big do I want it." Your result will also depend on the skill of your plastic surgeon. I personally would not go underneath the muscle, you have plenty of breast tissue. I also don't think you necessarily need a lift but that decision is based purely on the photos you have provided. I would have to examine you in person... more

Cosmetic Surgery is an Art and a Science

Thank you for the question. Without a consult it is hard to determine the size of an implant. We normally measure the width of your chest wall and have the patient try on a few different sizes of implants.This will give you a better idea what to choose. Good Luck..Dr Thomas Narsete Austin, Tx

Breast lift and augmentation

Good luck as you go forward. It is not possible to give you a cc's answer because I don't know your base dimension. For your desired "look" you would likely need a HP implant and so the one which is the same diameter as you are will be the one with the right volume in it for you.

Best Breast Implant Size/ Profile for Me (Breast Augmentation/Lifting Surgery)?

Thank you for the question and pictures. I am glad to hear that you are planning on breast lifting as well as breast augmentation surgery; you would not do well with breast augmentation surgery only. When it comes to selection of the breast implant size/profile to meet your goals, thebest online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery is:   1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on... more

How Many CCs to Get Desired Look in Breast Augmentation

To go up 2 cup sizes, you may need 400 cc or so. The size selected and the plan do not seem unreasonable. I would recommend trying on sizers prior to the surgery so that you are comfortable with the size. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

How Many CC's

This question is far better answered by your own surgeon that by any online commenter. There are no fixed definitions of cup size, and I have patients who can fit into 3 different size bras. Many surgeons estimate that you get a cup size increase with about 200 cc of implant. This is not an exact science, but that would suggest if your size is a C you might well expect a DD. I have no idea what the cup size might be on the photo you posted. Trying on implants in your surgeons... more