Not Sure How Wide to Go to Get a Natural Look

asked 1 year ago by Poppet in Arlington, VA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 676 times
Tags: 130-149 lbs, 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in, silicone implant, 350-399cc, A cup, implant size, moderate profile

Hi there, I am 5'7.5" and 135 lbs with a 34-36 chest size currently wear a-aa cup size. I am scheduled to have surgery with a 350cc moderate silicone. I liked the way this looked in the Dr.'s office, just a little bit big, maybe. However my Dr. said that to get an hour glass figure I should go up 50cc. That felt huge and I felt too top heavy. On the other hand the 350cc didn't come out beyond my torso at the sides looking at my profile from the front. Will that look unnatural naked?

9 answers to Not Sure How Wide to Go to Get a Natural Look

Breast implant size

Much of the final “look” achieved after breast augmentation surgery depends on several factors: 1. The initial shape, size (volume of breast tissue), symmetry of the patient's breasts. In general, the better the preoperative breast appearance the more likely the breast augmentation “look” will be optimal. 2. The experience/skill level of the surgeon is important in determining the final outcome. For example, the accurate and gentle... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Implant sizing

The choice of implant size and shape is made based on your breast dimensions and your overall goals. The width of your breast and the amount of breast tissue you have dictate the range of implants that your breast can "naturally" conceal. The implant size and shape is then chosen from this range to meet your goals. For women with a-aa cup breasts, high profile devices work very well. These allow for larger volumes with narrower bases so that a larger breast can be achieved... more

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Volume and proportion key to size success

Hi Poppet, There are 2 considerations. One is overall volume and the second is proportion/width. Keep in mind that the implant will look slightly smaller inside your body. So, you like the 350cc size in terms of volume and overall proportion. If the width was not wide enough, talk to your plastic surgeon about using a lower profile implant. This will give you the same volume with a wider implant dimension. Also, 50cc is really not a big volume... more

Tracy Pfeifer, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Implant choices

It is difficult to say how they would look on you without a full exam and a review of what you would want.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast diameter measurement for natural breast

A 50 cc difference in breast implant size is not likely to make a significant difference in appearance. Probably one of the more critical measurements is the breast diameter and you may want to select an implant that has a diameter that is 1-2cm smaller than your existing diameter in order to maintain the current breast width. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Not Sure How Wide to Go to Get a Natural Look

Return to your chosen surgeon to discuss until you both are on the same page!. I would have liked to see a posted photo. But my recommendation with the little info is go 375cc as a compromise. From MIAMI DR. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Avoid Implants Larger Than Breast Width If Natural Look Desired

I agree that it is important to avoid an implant larger at the base than your breast unless you are willing to accept "the fake look". I think that it is acceptable to use an implant slightly smaller than your breast width, however, especially if it is a smooth round implant as it will tend to move around the pocket a bit.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Sizing of breast implants

Choice of implant size (volume) is based on your anatomy, how much breast tissue you have to cover the implants, what is your breast's base diameter. Once this is established, you can see what implant projection might be desireable for you. A nulliparous woman (no previous pregnancy) tends to have a tight skin envelope as opposed to someone who went through a pregnancy. A low profile implant would be fine in the first case. A cup size is about 150-200cc. I do not believe... more

George Marosan, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

www.bellevueplasticsurgeons.com

Breast implant dimensions based on measurements

One of the most important measurements is the base width of the breast. If the implant is not wide enough, you may have an unnatural gap between the breasts and if too wide, they will protrude on the sides and be prone to rippling. You should start by choosing the size you want, focusing only on the volume of the implant. The implants will look a bit smaller than they appear when put in the bra, so we usually advise patients to choose the one that looks just a little too big. Once... more