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How Many CC's Would Be the Right Size For My Petite Body?

asked 10 months ago by Klee27
Latest answer by Robert Brueck, MD
Question viewed 353 times
Tags: 250-299cc, 300-349cc, opinion, petite

I get my surgery procedure done 5 days from today. My doctor told that he thinks 260cc silicon would look good because I'm 5'5 & I'm a petite girl. But I want my boobs to look after the swelling is gone, I want them to look like a small C. So he said 300cc but now I'm worried that 300cc would look weird on my body since I'm very petite. I'm think just to stay with 260cc but i don't know.

12 answers to How Many CC's Would Be the Right Size For My Petite Body?

Whta is right size

This is always a tough question.Being 5'5 doesn't seem like 300 is too big.Alot depends on how much laxity you have.But the 260-300 should be fine.

Robert Brueck, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

www.beauty-by-brueck.com

How big for breast augmentation?

The best approach to this question is to go over with your doctor a bunch of his/her pre- and post-op pictures so you can get an idea of how he/she thinks breasts are supposed to look. Rather than hewing to a particular size I am always prepared in the operating room with many different implants: I use temporary sizers during surgery to figure out the exact right implant for each patient. Base diameter, projection, and volume all must be chosen with care to provide balance... more

Daniel Greenwald, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Implant Size and its relation to your Final Appearance

Hi there- It's amazing how often people ask this question... Understanding the answer requires a bit of background: Let's first agree that the implant is not going to be sitting in space (as it would be outside of your skin and under a loose bra). Rather, the implant is going to be under your skin, your breast tissue, and maybe even under your chest muscle (depending on your choices). It is critical to understand that all of these layers (your skin, your breast tissue,... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Determining breast implant size on petite body

Clear communication with your plastic surgeon is important in achieving the desired goals of the patient. I like to communicate with patients with “goal” pictures. During surgery, I use temporary sizers to determine the size/profile that will give the patient the look she is looking for. Trying to predict the size of the implant preoperatively is not ideal. I think it is too much responsibility for the patient to choose the size of the implant. Ideally,... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Implant sizing requires an exam...

If you are having your surgery performed by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who took the time to listen to your goals and perform a thorough breast examination, then trust in his/her judgement. Implant sizing is a combination of your breast anatomy and your goals. It is impossible for us on a website to tell you what size/shape implant would work for you. If you are uncertain, why not have a second consultation with your surgeon or seek a second opinion from another plastic surgeon? In... more

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.drbogue.com

How to select the correct implant size.

First of all, realize that 40cc is LESS than 3 tablespoons of volume. You cannot "see" this difference when it is in your body. So when, in doubt, choose the larger size. But how did you even get to the decision between 260cc or 300cc? Have you tried on implants in a bra and stretchy top? Have you shown your surgeon photographs of patients (or nude models) with what you consider to be the desired breast size? Depending on your present breast size, measurements, and goals (just... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

Breast implant size

This is very common. Patients put too much emphasis on the number of cc's especially differences of 20-50cc's. In reality, it is very hard to tell the difference as you will probably "Love" either one as this is a very gratifying operation. I use the sizer method intraoperatively and rely on staff comments as well as my own to determine the final choice. Having an unsatisfied patient is extremely rare with this procedure so I am sure you will be very happy in the end. more

Timothy Fee, MD
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

www.coastalcosmetic.com

Choosing breast implant size

Choosing your breast implant size can be very difficult, but don't agonize over the actual cc number. It is more important to see how they look on you. If you are having doubts about the size, return to your doctor and try them on. In general, the implants will look slightly smaller when they are inserted, so if you are stuck between 2 sizes, I recommend goin with the larger size as long as they are not too big for your body (based on breast measurements). Also, given that you are... more

Matthew Schulman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Best implant size

I would encourage you to discuss this again with your surgeon before your surgery date. Don't focus on the number of cc's but let your surgeon understand what u want and let your surgeon use their judgement on which would be better looking at your breasts with implant sizers intraoperatively. Shape trumps volume. Good luck

Craig Harrison, MD
Tyler Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation implant science

Best thing for you to do is to go back to your surgeon and discuss the size. So you can try on for size implants in in a bra to see what you like. When you try the implants like this they usually look at their then it will look after your surgery. After you decide on the size which is like see if this is surgically possible. Far more of my patients after surgery say that I wish I had chosen a larger implant. Very few patients say the implants are too big. One of the most common... more

Wendell Perry, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

BREAST IMPLANT SIZE

Without photos and measurements, it is difficult to comment about size and profile for your petite frame. Trying on different size implants should help provide you with a good idea of the most appropriate size for your frame. Discuss your options again with your plastic surgeon. At the time of surgery I find a trial sizer very helpful in determining the best size. if you cannot decide between 2 different sizes leave the final decision up to your surgeon. more

Todd B. Koch, MD
Buffalo Plastic Surgeon

www.toddbkochmd.com

What size breast implants?

If you are not sure what size implants will be best for you, return for another consultation with your surgeon to discuss. The correct size depends on your breast width, your current breast size, your desired breast size, and the compliance of your breast skin envelope. After evaluation of these factors, your surgeon should offer you an opinion about the best style and size implants. Try them on, and make a decision you are comfortable with. The dimensions of... more