Saline Implant Size Advice

asked 3 years ago by Guddan
Latest answer by David Shafer, MD
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I am 29 years old, 5'8'', 136 pounds, size 34B. I am going for 450 cc saline implants under the muscle. Will this size would be too big for me and might give an unnatural look? Would reducing the size to 400CC make a whole lot of difference in appearance? My surgery is only a week away so all quick responses are really appreciated. Thanks a lot.

6 answers to Saline Implant Size Advice

Implants size/volume needs to be individualized to the patient

Based on your measurements, that size may work well for you. However, the implant size/volume really needs to be individualized to the patient, which requires a full examination prior to deciding. There are other issues at play, such as tissue quality and thickness as well. Good luck...

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Volume is not the primary consideration

If you review the styles of saline implants available to you with your surgeon, you will see that a 450cc. implant comes in many styles (widths and height/projection). Conversely, an implant of the same width can come in different volumes. The volume is only a check of the relative size increase that you might obtain after you analyze the breast from a dimensioanl point of view. The implant chosen is determined by what anatomy you begin with and what you want to look like in the end. The... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Good size for you

Guddan, At your height and weight with a B cup breast 400cc should give you a nice large C or small D cup breast. A 450cc implant would likely push you up to a D cup for sure. A large C or small D can easily be carried naturally by someone with your frame. Good luck!

Kenneth R. Francis, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

www.francisnyplasticsurgery.com

Sounds fine to me

I mainly use McGhann/Inamed implants. Given your dimensions, a 420 or 450 cc moderate profile round implant should be just fine. Of course, it depends on your goals, and physical findings. sek

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Trust your doctor

There's no way that any of us who have never met you can weigh in on this without causing potential confusion and getting in the way of the relationship between you and your chosen doctor. Ask him/her again and express all of your concerns. There is a slight difference between 400 and 450 but less noticeable the taller you are and the broader your frame.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Difficult to say.

Breast implant choice preoperatively is one of the anxiety provoking decision in breast augmentation. Being 5'8" the difference between a 400 and 450cc implant shouldn't be too much, but much depends on how much native breast tissue you have to begin. I have found the Purlz breast sizing system to be very helpful in this situation. It allows you to wear "implants" during daily routine and determine which size fits your preference best. You can investigate this option at... more

Brian J. Lee, MD
Fort Wayne Plastic Surgeon

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