331cc vs. 371cc - I'm Having Trouble Choosing

I'm Having Surgery Soon and Having Trouble Choosing Between 331 and 371 Ccs. I Am a Full B Now. I lost a full cup size with the weight loss and plan to lose another 5-10 lbs. I want to be a bit discreet with the enhancement and am worried the 371 is a bit much for me.

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8 Doctor Answers | Asked by Silver Spring in Silver Spring, MD

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40cc's Not Likely To Be The Difference Between Too Large and Just Right

Oftentimes, women get stuck between two sizes that are quite close. Remember:implants placed under the muscle will look about 10% smaller than they do when you try them on. 40cc is about 2-1/2 tablespoons. 40cc is not likely to make the difference between just right and too big.

Communicate with your surgeon

This is an important decision but I encourage my patients to think in terms of a limited range of volume not a specific number. The look you desire is far more important than the cc volume of the implant. I clearly define the breast aesthetic my patients desire before surgery and achieve that in the operating room using sizers. We will always fall within a small volume range but I do not commit to a specific volume. Communicate with your surgeon. Bring photos of breasts you like but... more

Tough time deciding between two breast implants

This is not the proper place for making that decision but the fact that you are wavering between the two would suggest to me that you would be happier with the 371 cc gel implant because you are likely to lose breast volume with weight loss.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

33 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Choosing breast implant volume

A can of soda (12 oz.) has 355cc, 40cc (a big gulp) will hardly be noticed. In cases of a tight decision, always pick the larger size. I've never had anyone return to the office and said "I should have picked the smaller size". If you go smaller the next time you try on a shirt the same little voice that is creating a little doubt now, will be screaming at you. All over 40cc.

331cc vs. 371cc

I always recommend the larger size. But the final decision is yours NOT us internet doctors who do not know you or have seen a posted photo.

Choosing the right breast implant

The choice of implant is made during consultation with your surgeon. A 50 cc difference in volume is not a big difference and if you are losing more weight, you may be better off with the larger implant.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

How to pick breast implants.

1) 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 has to tell you if your chosen look is realistic for your anatomy. The most common mistake is to go too big. 5) I... more

Breast augmentation

Breast implant surgery is not like buying clothing. You can't order a specific size. Although the surgeon can make some estimates as to final breast size he/she will always be off. This is due to the fact that breasts are made up of variable quantities of fat & breast gland that compress to variable degrees from the pressure of an implant. The 40cc difference is so small that they difference will be barely noticeable to the external viewer.