Concerned About Implant Sizing For Upcoming Surgery

asked 5 months ago by vanegirl01 in Chicago, IL
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: silicone implant, under muscle, 400-449cc, 450-499cc, implant size, opinion

I went to see my PS and he said since im tall that i basically can do 450 cc but i felt that was huge against my thin tall body. I did although like the 400cc implant. I am currently 5'9" 145 pounds. If i do the 450 cc will the look like 400 because i am doing under the muscle silicone implants..

9 answers to Concerned About Implant Sizing For Upcoming Surgery

Look at before/after photos

The best thing to do is to have your PS show you someone in his/her before/after photo book who looks like you with the 450cc implants. If you are a cup A the 450cc will make you a full C. If you like the before/after gallery results then your in the right place. Another thing to do is ask the office if you can speak to someone who got 450cc implants who looks like you.

Andre Aboolian, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

What size of implant...

The best way you can convey your desires can be using photos of the shape and size you would like. Unfortunately, surgery is a science AND an art, and you should be as clear as possible with your surgeon so he/she can understand your specific goal. Though a cup size cannot be guaranteed, a certain "look" should be the goal. If you were able to try on some implants at the office, I usually recommend the implant one size up (not cup size) because of the... more

Ricardo Izquierdo, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Implant choice

The best implants for you is often determined during consultation. I spent a lot of time with patients reviewing what I think would be best for them and of course their input is extremely important as well.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Concerned About Implant Sizing For Upcoming Surgery

Over the internet very hard to advise even with the pretty woman photo posted. Best to think the most common compliant of "I wish I would have gone bigger!".

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Implant size

The implant size is an important consideration prior to surgery. You should also know that there a several implant shapes that do provide different results. A 400 cc high profile implant will produce a different result than a 400cc moderate profile implant. This is not a question you should resolve by yourself online. This is a good and important issue to discuss with your surgeon in detail, computer imaging I find is helpful.

Jay M. Pensler, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants size is patient's personal choice

Internet is a wrong place to choose your implant size. Such questions can not be answered in meaningful way without a two way communication between patient and the doctor. You should have another discussion with your plastic surgeon, face to face. In the end size of implant should be your decision. It should be solely based on your desired body image and comfort level since you get to carry it for the rest of your life.

Vasdev Rai, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Implant Sizing.

Without seeing you in person, it is impossible to give you specific advice. However if you are unsure of the sizing, then I strongly suggest returning for a followup consultation before having surgery. This is your body and you need to make sure that you are completely comfortable with the surgery before going through with it. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Your photo will help determine implant size

The implant size is just a number, and one you will soon forget. The look of the breast should be yours forever and you need to communicate to your surgeon the look that is right for you. You cannot put the implant into a bra and 'see the number', but you can get ideas about fill and projection. Your surgeon should have the skill to choose the correct number for you. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Breast Implant Size?

Thank you for the question. It will be in your best interest to communicate very clearly with your plastic surgeon about your goals; every plastic surgeon has a different “technique” to help with this communication process. In my practice I find the use of goal pictures to be very helpful. Show your plastic surgeon pictures of what you would like to look similar to as well as breasts that you do not like. I have found that the use of words... more