I Need an Opinion on What Size to Get? (photo)

I'm a 21 year old who is getting BA in December. I am currently a 34 B-32 C and my post op goal is to be a D cup. My surgeon had me try on two sizes, 375cc, and 425cc (saline). I am 5'8'' and 120 pounds. I don't want to look HUGE but I want full nice looking breasts. Which size would be best for me?

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Implant size, bra size relationship

At size 32 or 34, each 100 cc of implant will correspond to 1 cup size change. If you are a 34 B and want to be a 34 D, then you would require 200 cc implant. 375 cc and 475 cc will bring you up about 4 cup sizes. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Choosing the Right Breast Implant

The size of your implants depends on your tissue characteristics and the measurements of your thorax, chest wall, and breasts. If you have thick skin you may not be able to accommodate large implants. With a proper examination your surgeon should be able to take your desires into account and recommend the best size implant for you. Jaime Perez, MD Breast Implant Specialist Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

The right size

Since you have had a consultation and narrowed down the implant volume. you can try a baggy test to see if that is what you like.

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3D Simulation Helpful in Beast Augmentation Planning

Choosing breast implants can be confusing and anxiety provoking. Traditionally, sizing has used a combination of "volumetric" approaches where a woman tries on various implants in a sizing bra, and "dimensional" approaches where the breast is measured and based on those measurements several options are presented. There are several 3D simulation systems currently available that allow us to take an image of a woman's chest and demonstrate what it will look like after augmentation... more

Can you really try on a breast implant

Size and shape are 'the' question when considering breast augmentation. The only way to know what is right for you (everyone will have an opinion, even your mother) is to do your own personal exploration, try bras, review photos, etc. and then stick to your instincts as to what the best 'you' should be like. Take everything you have learned and show your surgeon the look you expect after surgery. Unfortunately you cannot 'try on' a breast implant and simply read the number on the back. You... more

I Need an Opinion on What Size to Get? (photo)

Your question and posted fashion photo are an unfair question over the internet. We/I can ONLY give you a wild guess. For me I would consider 450 to 500 cc ultra high profile (the new Mentor silicone-just did one today). Best to seek more IN PERSON opinions.

Best Breast Implants for Me?

Thank you for the question and picture. As you can imagine, it is not possible to give you precise advice without direct examination and a full communication of your goals. The best advice I can give you online is: 1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you're looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.  2. Have... more

Size this will be best for you

The size that will be best for you depends on several factors. I help my patients select the correct size with two methods: 1. Dimensional planning and 2. A Gel Implant Sizing system Dimensional planning – The measurements of your chest wall are taken. Also, the breast dimensions including the height, width, and current dimensions of each breast form the basis of dimensional planning. Based on these measurements, the implant size is recommended. This will give you a unique breast... more

There are ways to best estimate breast implant size impact on final results!

The implants you listed differ only by 50cc, which is 3 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon volume, a discrepancy that is barely visible by most patients. One, of course, is slightly bigger than the other, and as Dr. Gottlieb has correctly pointed out, an implant whose size you like in a bra will be 5-10% "too small" in your body under the muscle. Thus, the larger of the two will likely be the better choice between these options. I feel that it takes 250cc to equal about one cup size, so you... more

Breast Implant Size

To get an reasonable idea of what size my patients would like I perform a detailed examination and the utilize computer imaging and sizers to determine the best size for a particular patient.