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I'm a Small Girl, 90 Lbs and 5 Foot Tall. Will 300 CC's Be Too Big?

I am concerned that 300 cc's may be too big, but I definitely want my breasts to be noticeable but natural looking at the same time. My doc said I have until Thursday to go smaller if I am not comfortable with 300 and can go to 275 if I want. I have been struggling with the decision. I am probably 34 AAA and have had one child but did not breast feed. I have scoliosis which causes asymmetry on the right side. He will go under the breast muscle with a high profile cohesive silicone gel implant.

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17 Doctor Answers | Asked by carrinohio in Steubenville, OH

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Implant size depends on your goal and soft tissues

"Natural" can mean many different things. 300 cc is not a large implant, but you are a slender woman. 300 cc's will be a large C cup on you. Is that your goal? Remember also that the breast will respond to the implant. If the implants are too large, the tissues will thin over time and create deformities that impossible to correct. 25 cc's is 5 teaspoons and will be a trivial difference. It sounds like your surgeon is giving you... more

Breast Implant Size

Hello Carrinohio, I don't know if a 300 cc HP implant is too big, but my concern is not about how you will look. It's about whether this implant is too big for your anatomy. Because your body frame is small and you don't have much fat or breast tissue, I am concerned that you are too small for that implant. This question is easily answered by a physical examintation that looks at a few parameters: your breast width and height, tissue... more

With Breast Implants, Always Go Slightly Larger

For any woman who is undergoing breast augmentation, I alwasy tell them to err on the slightly larger side if they are stuck between to sizes. At three months, after all the swelling has subsided and the implants are nice and soft, 98% of women all wish they ahd gone a little larger. In your case, if your surgeon feels that the 300cc is apporpriate and will do a good job, then I would trust their judgement. I hope this helps.

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Will I be too large with 300cc implants?

Choosing the right size implant is an important element in achieving your desired look. It frequently comes done to a 25-30 cc difference. This number is really not very signicant. If you err and prefer to be slightly on the smaller side then I would suggets the smaller size. If you prefer a slightly larger size then I would go with the 300 cc. Your surgeon should be able to help you with this by measuring your base of chest, as well as showing you a number of preop and postop... more

Breast Implants - Are 300 cc Implants Right for Me?

Hi carrinohio in Steubenville, OH, There's no absolute answer to this but, if it's any consolation, I would agree with others that a 25 cc difference is virtually inconsequential. Just to put it in perspective, 30 cc is one ounce, and the typical shot glass in the United States is 45 cc, or an ounce an a half. Imagine that difference spread over the entire breast, and you'll see that once you've narrowed it down to an approximate range, a couple of implant... more

Breast Augmentation

This will depend on many factors. Are you athletic, engage in racquet sports, golf, and how much breast tissue are you starting with? These and other factors will be factored in to whether you are going to be “too big” with 300cc implants. You are small at 5 ft. and 90 lbs. and I would guess that a 300cc implant would be a lot of implant. This is a question for you and your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss and evaluate options. more

Ideal implant size depends on breast and body characteristics

At your height, weight, and bra size, a 300 cc implant will likely represent a full C, but this can vary greatly depending on your specific tissue characteristics, different bra manufacturers, etc. Silicone will also feel a little smaller than saline. Moderate or high profile implants may be appropriate depending on your body dimensions. Remember that 25 cc is less than 2 tablespoons of volume, so a subtle but important difference. Hope this helps.

300 cc breast implants too big for you.

How to pick breast implant sizes Article by George J. Beraka, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon1) This is the most common type of question on RealSelf. 2) It is the surgeon's job to pick the right breast implants, not the patient's. Implant selection is really pretty technical. 3) Make sure your surgeon REALLY understands the look you want. Mentioning a cup size is not enough. Show your surgeon pictures of breasts you like. 4) Then your surgeon... more

Selecting the proper sized breast implant

You question regarding the appropriate breast size given your weight and height is an extremely common one and one that does not have one specific answer. Multiple factors play a role in determining what breast implant size and configuration would be most appropriate for you. Among these include your chest wall width, configuration, separation between sides, amount of tissue present including skin (thickness), muscle and breast tissue, and the desired look that you are seeking. For my... more

300 cc implants

Without an exam it is hard to say whether or not a 300cc implant is right for you. It really depends upon your skin elasticity, soft tissue coverage, and goals of surgery.

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