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Im Upset I Chose 371cc over 397cc Would It Have Been a Big Change?

asked 1 year ago by isababe1016 in New York, NY
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 861 times
Tags: 350-399cc, comparison, implant size

im upset i chose 371cc over 397cc silicone mod+ would it have been a big change. im 5'2" pre op 34aaa post op ?? 118lbs.

18 answers to Im Upset I Chose 371cc over 397cc Would It Have Been a Big Change?

Breast Implant Sizes

Thank you for the question. There is absolutely nothing to be upset about. The difference in size of implants you mentioned are negligible and probably not noticeable as far as the end results of your breast augmentation are concerned. In the future if you decide to have revisionary breast surgery performed it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. in my practice I find the use of goal pictures to be very helpful. in your case... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Im Upset I Chose 371cc over 397cc Would It Have Been a Big Change?

You are saying that you are upset you are 26 ccs smaller. This is about 6 percent smaller than the larger volume. I don't know how large your breast volume was, but assuming it was 300 ccs you are missing 3 percent. This is not a big difference. The implants usually come in 30 cc increments. This is because we correct breast asymmetries and there, you might need 30 cc more on one side. Your real message is that you wanted to be visibly larger that you ended up. This is a question that we... more

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD
Morristown Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants to small

The difference between those volumes is very small. Review your preop and post op photos carefully. This should show a positive change.

Robert Whitfield, MD
Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon

No it would not

There would not have been a visible difference between the two sizes. Looking more natural is more important then being a certain cc's; ask your surgeon why he chose the size he/she did.

Andre Aboolian, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Volume Differences

Dear Isababe, There are very small incremental differences between each successive implant size. This gives woman many options but once you choose an implant that is an appropriate fit for your breast dimensions, then you will have a nice result and should not second guess your decision. It is a very small difference between the 371cc and 397cc implant of less than 2 tablespoons. Enjoy the changes you were seeking and have now achieved. Sincerely, Behzad Parva, MD, FACS more

Behzad Parva, MD
Washington DC Plastic Surgeon

371cc chosen over 397cc breast implants

Do not be upset. The difference of 26cc is only just barely noticeable, if noticeable at all. A 7% increase over what you have...that is not much! Enjoy what you have and do not obsess over something that would probably not have made any real difference whatsoever.

Robert M. Grenley, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implants Beverly Hills

When choosing between two sizes I usually recommend picking the bigger size. Problem is once you have a bigger number in your head all you see in the mirror is the bigger number.

David E. Kim, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Is there a difference between a 371CC implant and a 397CC implant

Dear Isababe, As you have read the difference between a 371 CC and a 397CC implant is about 2 tablespoons. This makes very little visible difference yet patients seem to stress over it. You may ask if it makes no difference, then why are there so many sizes to choose from? There is variation in width, shape and position of the breast to name a few. If you put 1 cup of water in a tall narrow glass, it will look different... more

Beverly Friedlander, MD
Short Hills Plastic Surgeon

Im Upset I Chose 371cc over 397cc Would It Have Been a Big Change?

36 cc difference is not much to be upset about. For a real difference in size you need at least 100 cc differences.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant size

Don't think twice about it. The difference is too small to notice. Please relax about this and enjoy your new look.

Hugh McLean, MD
Mississauga Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Volume

Dear isababe1016 in New York, NY: The difference between a 371 and 397 cc implant is less than two tablespoons. It is unlikely that any disappointment you have with your current implant would be solved with the other. If there is something specific bothering you, the best thing to do is discuss it with your plastic surgeon, and see what the options are. see video

Joseph Mele, MD
Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon

Upset with implant choice

The good news is that there is little visible difference between the 371 and the 397 cc breast implant. I hope you were able to let the surgeon know how you wanted to look. I always wonder, if you chose the wrong implant would the surgeon just put it in anyway even if the look was wrong, or you tissue might not allow the implant of 'choice'? Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Upset about implant size choice.

As everyone else has indicated, the difference between the two sizes is negligible. i tell patients that you have to change at least two sizes to be able to tell a difference. Don't beat yourself up about that decision. Enjoy your decision and don't look back!

Jeffrey E. Kyllo, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmention

These two implants are so close in size that you defintley would not notice any difference if you had the larger size. You should have a great result with your implants.

Brian Windle, MD
Everett Plastic Surgeon

Not much difference

The volume difference is about 26 cc or less than an ounce. You would have not notice the difference. The beauty of the breast augmentation is not the size only.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Size

The difference between 371 and 397 is nothing to get worried about. In fact, there would be no visible difference. If you are really an a cup, then putting in a 371 or 397 cc implant is a big change. Hopefully your body shape and tissue coverage will still give a natural result. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Relax

The minor difference between the two would have been less than one ounce of liquid. Fill a shot glass to an ounce and see how much it is. You couln't have told the difference