Saline breast implant size advice

I am going in for a pre-op appointment next week for a breast augmentation. I am currently a small B cup and would like to be a full C cup. I am 5'5 and 135lbs and I have broad shoulders. I am planning on going with the smooth moderate plus Saline Implant, but I can't decide between 375cc or 400cc.

I was set on the 375cc, but everyone I talk to says to go w/the 400. For the end result, I would like to have somewhat natural-looking breasts that I can play down for school functions with the kids, or play up for a night out with my husband. I originally wanted silicone for the natural look and feel, but the cost is a little much right now. I am happy w/the way the 350cc looks in a sports bra, but I am aware that if they're placed under the muscle after surgery, the implants' size will appear smaller. Although the doctor took my measurements and I was in the 400cc area, I'm just afraid to go to big and don't want "in your face" implants. Which between 375cc or 400cc do you advise I should go for? Thanks!

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14 answers to “Saline breast implant size advice”

A: Saline Implants and sizing

By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

25 cc is not a significant difference, so don't kill yourself over it. You really would not see the difference. As for a natural looking breast, as stated, the moderate profile implants give you a much more natural shaped breast than the moderate plus or high profile. So, depending on the shape you are... more

A: With breast implant size, go with the look you want

By Peter E. Johnson, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Floridamom2, The selection of implant size is an issue that I, as a surgeon, deal with every day. With experience, a surgeon learns how to relate the diameter, projection, shape, and volume of an implant to meet the individual patients goals. It does not matter whether the implant is a saline or a gel implant,... more

A: Choosing breast implant size

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

25 cc's is not a big difference at all. You really want to go with implants that are proportionate with your body frame and then go from there. WIth so many different shapes of implants, the best thing to do is pick the base diameter that fits you, then go with the projection that you want (cup size). ... more

A: Let's look at the numbers

By Robert M. Freund, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

The only way to determine what is right for you is to perform a dimensional breast evaluation. First, determine the appropriate implant width. The implant should be situated, so that the central area of the implant is directly under the nipple. The radius of the implant will then demonstrate the adequate... more

A: I think you will be a "D"

By Darrick E. Antell, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Cup size is a fashion statement....and many people wear the wrong size bra. You have to have some faith in your surgeon with regard to size. Having said that, by the height and weight you stated, I think you will certainly be in the full C range and maybe in the D range, depending on the bra... more

A: This 25 cc size difference is very small

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, The difference between a 375 and a 400 cc breast implant is too small to worry about. If you are going for a natural look, I would recommend a moderate profile "under the muscle" smooth walled implant though. I use the patient's breast diameter to guide me as well as a sizer at surgery. All... more

A: Thirty cc equals one ounce -- about a shot glass

By Edward A. Pechter, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

The difference between 375 cc and 400 cc implants is less than two tablespoons. This is so little it would be hard to tell the difference between the two if you were holding one in each hand. For what it's worth, most women after augmentation wish they were a little larger rather than a little... more

A: Your surgeon need to use sizers during surgery to determine best size implant.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

To Floridamom2, Hi! I am assuming you are a 36 small B bra. You should not just focus on the number of cc's. It's the look you want that matters. Here are some tips: 1) With either 375 cc's or 400 cc's, you will be BIG. You will be at least a very large C cup and... more

A: Let your surgeon help you.

By Christopher W. Chase, MD - Chattanooga Plastic Surgeon

Once you see your surgeon for the pre-op consultation, he/she will be able to help you decide which implant size is best for you. Also, know that the saline implants have a range of fill so that a "350" implant can be filled to 380 cc's or a little more. A "375"... more

A: 25 cc is not a significant difference

By Francisco Canales, MD - Sonoma Valley Plastic Surgeon

When a patient tries to make a decision on size, many times it seems like there is a big difference between 375 cc and 400 cc. Frankly, if you think of it in ounces then it is more like 12.5 ounces versus 13.3 ounces. If you had a cup of coffee and you added 0.8 more ounces the difference would be... more

More answers to Saline breast implant size advice
Harrisburg - The Volume Difference is too Small to Agonize over
Los Angeles - Some guidelines
Orange County - The best implant volume is a range and not a number.
Seattle - Essentially no difference between the two you are considering