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Implant Size - Will 300cc Make Me Look too Heavy?

asked 1 year ago by MKC23 in Washington, DC
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 1,731 times
Tags: 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in, 300-349cc, A cup, implant size

I am 5'8" 120 lbs. I have a 32A size chest and am stuck between the 275 and 300cc moderate plus implant. I'm very weight conscious, and am worried about the implant making me look heavier. I liked the way the 275cc sizers looked when I tried them on, but my doctor suggested that I get the 300cc, because I'll lose volume once the implant is behind the muscle, and he didn't believe that the 275 would fill the gap I have between my breasts right now. Is 300cc going to make me look too heavy?

17 answers to Implant Size - Will 300cc Make Me Look too Heavy?

What is an ounce?

The difference in the implant size that you are considering is less than an ounce. You probable could not see much of a difference between these implants. More important would be the bass width diameter and the flaccidity and thickness of the skin. If the space is filled up it will look better. If the extra skin is stretched it will look better. Consult with a board certified Plastic Surgeon.

Walter D. Gracia, MD
Arlington Plastic Surgeon

Choosing Implant Size: 25cc Difference No Different

When choosing an implant size to fit your body and your breast, as well as fitting what you want in size is a very daunting task and I would reinforce that a 25cc difference in implant size within the same implant profile would likely be not noticeable. If you are tall and slender you will carry a larger breast implant and the 275cc may be slightly on the small side. You need to trust your plastic surgeon and feel comfortable with the decisions that both of you have made. Don't get... more

Andrew P. Trussler, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.drtrussler.com

Appropriate Implant Size

It is always difficult to judge implants size without examining a patient, but based on your height and weight, I would not worry about the 300cc implants. The taller the patient, the larger the implant that they can handle and still look proportional. To be honest, in someone who is 5'8, I would worry that the 300cc might be a little small. I generally tell patients if they like what they see in the sizer, then add 50cc to the final implant to account for underneath... more

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD
Barrington Plastic Surgeon

300 cc Implant Will provide Moderate Change

Although it is always difficult to comment on exact implant sizes which would be appropriate for patients without an exam and office fitting, I do not think that you will be unhappy with a 300cc implant nor will you find that it makes you look too heavy. With your height (5'8") and current bra size (32A), this probably is not an implant that you will feel is too large post-op.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing

The more breast surgery I do the more I realize that there is no correlation between the size or model (profile) of implant used and resulting cup size. This may have to do with several factors including: the amount of breast volume the patient starts with, the shape of the patient's chest wall (concave or convex), the type and model of breast implant selected (saline/silicone and low/moderate/high profile), bra manufacturer variance in cup sizes, the degree... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Size of implants best determined at time of visit

It is difficult to say what is the best implant size for a particular patient. If really depends alot on height, weight, and body build of the individual. It also depends on the original size of the breasts before surgery and what the patient hopes to achieve. Generally 300 cc size is a good one for the average size person. But only a physical examination at the time of your initial office visit can determine the best implant size. see video

James Tang, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

25cc is too little to make much difference.

The truth is, 25cc of volume is so minor that you would be unlikely to tell any difference. As for 300cc with your body frame, they are unlikely to make you look "heavy." However, if you are truly a 32A, you may need a higher profile implant which has a narrower base than the moderate plus.

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.drbogue.com

Choosing the correct implant size

Trying sizers in the office can put you in a range that may be appropriate for you but will not be able to delineate a difference of 25 cc. There are some important measurements that your physician likely took that better guide us to what would be the ideal implant for your body frame and breast shape.

Jeffrey Kenkel, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant size

The difference between 275 and 300cc is very minimal, about 5 tablespoons. Placing an implant in a bra is a very imprecise way of judging size that I patient wishes to be. If there is any regrets after breast enlargement is that the patients wish they would have gone a little larger!I am offering an unbeatable all inclusive breast enlargement special. Watch my videos. see video

Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Will impants make you look "heavy"

With your height and weight and the size of the implants, I don't think they will make you look heavy. If you are more than just weight and body conscious and are weight and body obsessed, you may have some body image issues and you should proceed with any surgey carefully. I have learned this the hard way. Lisa Lynn Sowder, M.D.

Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Choosing breast implants

If you didn't think the 275 sizer made you look heavy, the 300 implant won't either. At 5'8" you can accomodate more impant volume that a shorter patient. You need to go as wide as appropriate for your frame so you don't get a big gap in the middle.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

How heavy you look after implants may depend on what you wear: Tight tank or Moo Moo dress?

I typically advise my patients to do what your doctor had recommended and so I feel confident that you will be happy with your decision of using a 10% increase over the sizer. As long as you maintain your current weight, you will not look heavy but that also depends what you wear. You will never look heavy in md riff bearing tight halter top but you will look heavy if you wear a bulky sweater or moo moo dress.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Implant sizing

I fyou liked both implants and they seemed to be the right size and shape for you, then 25 cc's will not make a big difference.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing

Hello, The difference between the implants is minor, however the larger implant may fit your chest width better as noted by your surgeon. This will likely afford you enhanced fullness medially and narrow a wide gap in a thin chest.The width of the implant is crucial to achieving an ideal result and is correlated to your chest dimensions. As for sizing, please beware of judgements based on placing the implants over your breasts as this is pretty... more

Pedy Ganchi, MD
Ridgewood Plastic Surgeon

Implant Size - Will 300cc Make Me Look too Heavy?

As a guess I agree with the 300 cc implant. Best to see 3 boarded surgeons in person. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants probably will not make you look fat

A full breast can be thought of as a heavier person, but as far as our experience has taken us your breast implants are unlikely to make you look heavy. I feel your concern is being too big after augmentation and the way to avoid it is show your surgeon photos, and perhaps a bra fitted or padded out to how you wish to look, and have the surgeon try to match the 'result'. Cup size alone can be misleading. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Breast implants to fit your body

It is difficult to say what an implant will look like on you without examining you or seeing your pictures, but i would not worry bout 300cc's being too large. With your height, you should easily be able to handle 300 cc's, if not even a little larger. There is very little difference between 275 and 300, so i would always lean toward the larger.