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Getting Implants in 9 Days! Nervous on Sizing? (photo)

Hello! I am from Canada & am getting mentor gummy bear silicone implants! I am currently a 32b/34a. am approximately 5'3 & weigh 130lbs (I have a lot of muscle) I am getting these under the muscle & am nervous on sizing! I have tried them on but am stuck on 2 sizes! My doctor suggested to go up 25cc from what "look" I like the best as they will appear smaller once completely healed. I try not to get hung up on cup size but don't want to look top heavy! What size will 425 and 450 make me?!

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14 Doctor Answers | Asked by RobynM30 in Edmonton

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Nervous on Sizing

There are no fixed definitions of cup size, so I won't be so foolish as to make a guess. I will share a commonly quoted quideline that each 200-225cc of implant will increase the breast a one cup size. That is problematic in that the cup size on a 34 is smaller than the same cup size on a 36, larger that one on a 32 band. I would say that if your surgeon put a 425 in one side and a 450 in the other, chances are neither of you could tell which was which. The difference is less than... more

Breast implant size

Thank you forthe photo and for providing the photos. Selection of the implant size is often one of the biggest sources of anxiety for women having an augmentation. While is can be helpful trying on sizers and using using systems, there is still a lack of precision, and the choice is difficult. Given the choice between 2 sizes that are 25cc's apart, it is important to remember that you probably won't be able to tell the difference between the 2 after surgery. The 25cc difference is only 2... more

I suspect that you will be in the small D range

Hello, Thank you for the question and the photos. You are correct in that cup sizes are variable. Based on your starting cup size your height and your implant size that you are considering you will likely be around a small D cup size in most bra brands you try on. Of course more important than your cup size will be the overall shape and balance of your body. Height is one of the most important components of not looking top top-heavy for a given breast size.... more

Breast Implant Sizing - How Do I Make The Right Decision?

You stated you were debating between a 425 and 450cc submuscular breast implants. You chose a 425 implant placed in a bra that you looked at in the mirror in your plastic surgeon's office as the correct size for you. Your plastic surgeon recommended a 450cc implant. You were worried that the 450 would be too large. Your plastic surgeon advised that implants placed underneath the muscle appear smaller than they do when the implant is lying loose in a bra. Dear... more

Choosing the Right Sized Breast Implants

Hello, Thank you for sharing you photos along with your post. Simply, what you are going through is very common. The good news is that the difference between 425cc and 450cc is about 2 teaspoons spread over the entire volume of the implants. With that, I do not believe that one would be able to tell a difference between the 425cc implants in both breasts or the 450cc ones. That being said, please remember that commendable results require an exceptionally skilled surgeon to... more

Breast Implant Size

I am not a huge fan of those anatomic implants that you are talking about. They can look good but if they rotate in the pocket you will not be happy. Make sure your surgeon is well experienced because the pocket has to fit like a glove. If the pocket is too big the implant can rotate later. It can rotate either way. So I am assuming these are anatomic implants because that is the only gummy bear implant I have seen in the USA. With respect to sizing, 25 cc's is nothing. It literally is... more

Cup size after implants?

First, 25 cc's is not going to make a big difference between the two implants. Second it is difficult to predict cup size because no two bra companies manufacture bras the same way. Assume about two cup size increase with 400 or more cc's.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Sizing

I find that this is a common dilemma for most patients. The best way to find out what is the right size is to simply try on the implants in a bra. If you are undecided between two sizes, the best thing to do is to choose the bigger of the two. Although not common, patients, who are not happy with the size that they chose, are due to them being too small and not too big. And yes, the implants will look slightly smaller when they are placed in the body. I... more

Sizing

The correct size implant is dependant on your height, weight, chest width and anatomy and breast width. More important are your wishes. I dont find stuffing bras with implants will give patients a very realistic idea of results.

Breast Augmentation and Size

If you have tried placing sizers in your bra at your surgeon's office and can't decide on between 2 sizes, go with the larger sized implant. Of course, make sure that your plastic surgeon feels that the implant you choose would be an appropriate and safe size for your body. In my experience, I have never had a patient come back and say that they went too big. On the other hand, I have had a few patients that have come back and said that they wished they had chosen an implant that was a... more

Nervous about implant size

Hi. This is a very common questions that patients ask. Without direct examination and measurement, I cannot give you a recommendation. I am sure that your plastic surgeon performed a measurement of your chest. I recommend implant size based on each patient's anatomy (chest width, chest height, breast tissue) as well as her desired look. If you are unsure about your implant size, you should talk with your plastic surgeon again. Having said that,... more

Anxiety about Best Breast Implant Size before Breast Augmentation Surgery?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Given that you are experiencing significant anxiety regarding breast implant sizes, I think you will be best off spending more time with your plastic surgeon communicating your goals. I think you'll find this to be more valuable than time spent online with online consultants who do not know you and/or your goals. This communication will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals.... more

Nervous with Breast Implant Sizes

When in doubt, don't. If you are nervous about the implant size, you should seek a second opinion. Without an evaluation, I would not advise you on size. Consult with a Board Certifed Plastic Surgeon for a second opinion. It will help put your mind at ease.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD

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Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

You'll be happy with either size

The difference between 425 and 450 is negligible. If you are primarily worried about being too big, err on the smaller size. If you are more concerned about being too small, err on the larger size. Also consider that the larger the implant, the less natural the result will be. Good luck.

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Laura R. 17 Jan 2013

you look like a sporty person i would say 400cc is WAY to big. 300 would be better. do the rice test at home!

RobynM30 18 Jan 2013

I actually ended up with a 450cc they look fantastic had them done November 1! Not too big at all about a d sometimes fit a c or even a DD almost wish I went larger!

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