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Implant Size for Flat Chest to Full B or Small C

asked 1 year ago by Gummybear88 in my
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 1,348 times
Tags: 090-109 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, Asian, flat chest, implant size

I'm a narrow flat chested Asian, 5'6" 100Ibs, breast width 9.5cm . I would like to acheive a full B or small C after silicon implants. I do not like the "fake" look. What size should I choose, Moderate plus or high profile?

15 answers to Implant Size for Flat Chest to Full B or Small C

Breast implant size/type?

The more breast surgery I do the more I realize that there is no correlation between the size or model (profile) of implant used and resulting cup size. This may have to do with several factors including: the amount of breast volume the patient starts with, the shape of the patient's chest wall (concave or convex), the type and model of breast implant selected (saline/silicone and low/moderate/high profile), bra manufacturer variance in cup sizes, the degree... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Size is an Individual Decision.

Breast implant size for breast augmentation surgery is a very individual decision with many variables. These variables should be discussed with your board certified plastic surgeon and include implant type, implant shape, incision placement and implant size. These can all be addressed in your consultation. I would say that silicone would be a good choice considering you have limited breast tissue with an implant placed under the muscle for a natural look. You are narrow chested, so a... more

Andrew P. Trussler, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.drtrussler.com

Implant size

Forget about bra size. Bra sizing is all over the place with no meaningful standardization. Most women are in the wrong size bra. Try on implants in your doctors office with a nice snug t-shirt and see what flatters your figure. I always tell patients to choose a size that looks just a little big in the exam room. The implants will look a little smaller once they are in your chest instead of on your chest. The profile (low, medium or high) will... more

Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Implant selection in breast augmentation

Breast implants come in different sizes, shapes and profiles (amount of projection). Choosing the right combination depends on an in person physical examination and comprehensive discussion with your surgeon. It is likely you may need at least a 250cc or larger implant, and since the diameter of your breast is small you may benefit from a high profile type.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Re: breast implant size for flat chest

If your base width is truly 9.5cm then in order to achieve a large B to small C you would, most likely, require a high profile prosthesis. If you are flat chested with a poorly defined inframammary fold I would suggest a periareolar approach (provided the areola is adequate size) with submuscular placement. This incision in Asian women tends to heal quite well. The implant size should be in the 300cc range. Of course, without photos, general recommendations are really all that can... more

William F. DeLuca Jr, MD
Albany Plastic Surgeon

www.delucaplasticsurgery.com

Implant Size for Flat Chest to Full B or Small C

A photo would haver helped decision on a accurate cc size of implant. For sure use a HP (High Profile). I recommend at least a 300 cc. Seek in person evaluations.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Choose a good surgeon first- then worry about the implant

Hi there- I wish I had a few bucks for every time someone has asked a question like yours... The thing is- you're going about it all wrong. It's a mistake to choose an implant first (on your own), and then find a surgeon willing to put it in you. If your goal is to be safe and happy (and I assume it is), you should be spending your time and energy finding a well-trained, experienced, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that you like and feel you can trust with your safety and more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Implant choice

Choosing the right impalnt size for an individual takes place in the office after a thorough discussion and exam. Hard to say without doing so.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Get sized by your doctor

At your pre operative visit, have your doctor size you. Place different sized implants into a bra to give you an idea. For you a b - c should give you a more natual look. Probably mod profile would work well.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Implant style for breast augmentation

Without seeing you, and measuring you myself, it is hard to say which style will get you to your goal cup size. The moderate plus and high profile silicone gel implants look very attractive and natural in the right size. I would also suggest submuscular placement. I would go by what your plastic surgeon recommends, you won't make a bad choice. Both will give you a great result.

Hayley Brown MD
Henderson Plastic Surgeon

Formula for breast cup and size determination

This is difficult to estimate based on a description and is not subject to a simple formula. You should try sizers as well as a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeons. Given you concerns with a fake look. moderate plus may be a better choice but it may not achieve the volume you seek

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

The most natural breast implant will fit your personal dimension

In order for an implant to look natural, it must fit your chest, and breast diameter, and 'flow' within the skin envelope as a natural breast would. A higher profile implant will be round by design and probably will not meet your goal. An implant too large will challenge the skin envelop and appear tight and stiff. Given your small frame the B-cup in a moderate profile will likely give you the most natural result. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Implant projection helps determine look

When I see patients for Breast Augmentation, the most important thing is to try to understand the patient's goals for breast augmentation. I then take the patient's base width of the breast and try to select the appropriate implant based on our discussion. Even for silicone implants, the high profile implants can have a more natural appearance than saline, but when I have a patient say "I do not like the "fake" look" like you have, we usually select a... more

Jason Brett Lichten, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Implant Size

The best means of determining the appropriate implant size for you is to try on implants to see the volume that achieves the degree of augmentation that you are seeking. Your breast width is the key, especially if you are trying to avoid the "fake look". You must select an implant which is no larger than your breast width in diameter.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Asian breast augmentation

The most natural implant will be the less projecting implant that fits the diameter of your breast height and width. The higher the profile, the more implanted it will look. You will probably need to reconcile your goals with this in mind since if you are fairly flat-chested, you probably cannot achieve the size you want without starting to look "fake."