Suggestions for Silicone Breast Implant Size, 5'6" & 130 lbs. with saline 375 mentors

I am a 24,5'6" & 130 lbs. with saline 375 mentors filled with 425cc & 435cc which makes me a 34D. I would like to be a bit smaller due to the fact that I feel a little "top heavy" and fake. I do know that I would like a little less projection so I am stuck between a 339 and a 371 silicone. I am afraid of going too small.

Fitting into a C cup would be great but I can't rely on that to make a decision. Any suggestions?

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age 18-24 Mentor 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in 400-449cc 130-149 lbs fake look implant size

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12 Doctor Answers | Asked by niccinoodle in phoenix

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Breast implant sizing

It is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired... more

Smaller Implants

I would suggest going down about 50cc from your pics but would be very careful because you will likely have a Mastopexy in your future. Also, pictures and bra sizes are relatively useless which is why companies like Mentor make a very detailed sizing system which every surgeon doing breast augmentation should probably have available for their patients.

Implant size.

Thanks for your question. I typically tell me patients to go down 75-100cc's when I am asked that question in a circumstance similar to yours. There is no way for you to "try these implants on" since you are going down in size. I would have a frank conversation with your surgeon and see what advice they think is best for your situation.

Smaller implants

With a revison placing smaller implants, you may need a lift. It is hard to say without an exam. Sometimes the decision is made after the exchange to see how the breasts respond.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

With smaller breast implants, you will likely need a lift

Either implant will look nice on you. Discuss your goals in general terms with your plastic surgeon, and he or she can help you decide. I do think that, with downsizing, you will probably need a mastopexy (breast lift). This will require more scars, but will provide an improved shape, and will also allow correction of your minor asymmetry. If your implants are above the muscle, then you might wish to consider placing the new implants below the muscle. This will disguise the implants... more

Breast revision

I haven't seen what you looked like before surgery, of course, but there are some issues with the result shown here. Your implants are asymmetrical in position which might be your body or might be a capsular contracture. It also looks like if you downsize, there might need to be a lift considered to remove loose skin and level the areolas. These are almost more important to address than the size of the new implants.

Downsizing implants and switching to silicone

From the photo you've provided I think you would to really well with a "modest" downsize and switching to silicone gel. I wouldn't get too hung up on the numbers as far as 339 vs. 371 cc, and that is usually a decision I make with sterile breast sizers at the time of surgery. It is important for you ton know that saline actually "looks larger" cc per cc than silicone. So your 425 cc saline augmentation may equilibrate most similarly to a silicone gel augmentation of... more

Silicone Breast implant size

I would even go slightly larger in your implant size. Also are you having any lifting to even out the appearance? These are issues that you should discuss with the operating surgeon. Regards.

Downsizing breast implants

IT appears that you need a smaller impant on your lefdt breast in comparison to your right breast but this is a limited view. In my opinion, you would barely notice the change down to a 375 and I would therefore be inclined to advise the use of the 339.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Silicone Breast Implant size

You have the classic appearance of someone who has too large an implant for her body. This is a frequent problem. There is a happy median in breast size. When you are too large, you are like women who were born with large breasts and eventually seek reduction. In order to achieve what you desire, you need to talk at length about your specific desires to a Plastic Surgeon who has had significant experience with breast reduction as well as augmentation. You will most likely need reduction of... more