I'm a Little Worried About my Size Decided for my Surgery?

Looking at getting 550cc 34D Im 5'6" 125lbs medium frame sagging due to nursing 2 babies Im worried from looking at others results that I will end up being larger than a D

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5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in 550-599cc 110-129 lbs

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I'm a Little Worried About my Size Decided for my Surgery

Nothing is as useful as an in person exam for giving size advice. Without photos or some measurements, and without knowing your current cup size it is really not possible to predict the outcome with 550cc implants. There are no fixed definitions of cup size, and many patients can fit into bras with 3 different cup sizes! I would suggest trying on sizers of 550cc. That will give a clue as to what you may look like with that size. Those are pretty big implants for someone... more

Size result with 550cc implants

This sounds like another example of starting with an implant volume and working backwards rather than looking at what implant diameter fits your breast and looking at your forward profile volume choices and increasing your apparent size from one (lowest profile) to two (highest profile) cup sizes from what you start from. I also do not find external sizers to be helpful and can be misleading. Measure the base width of your breast across the nipple when you are upright with arms... more

550 cc implants

If you have nailed down the size with your surgeon but still are unsure about it, then I suggest you do a baggy test with the volume to see if you like it. This will give a rough estimate.

Steven Wallach, MD

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They correct size breast implant for me?

This is a difficult question without personally examining you. The ultimate size depends on how much breast tissue you start with. Keep in mind "cup size" is highly variable between bra manufacturers. This is why communication with your plastic surgeon is vital. Try on various implants and look in a mirror. This is not a perfect method, but may get you in the ball park. Be sure that the implant fits within the range of your base diameter and ask if a... more

Ideal breast implant matches breast width

Thank you for your question. The ideal way to decide the correct size for you is based on your existing breast width and your frame. Generally, I rarely use implants of that volume size except for women who have large frames. At 5'6" and 125lbs, in my office I would not use 550cc size for you. It will be too large. Also, if you are sagging, maybe you need a lift? Do not use an overly large implant to compensate for NOT having a lift. Tracy M. Pfeifer,... more

550 cc and Larger than a D Cup

Although an exam is critical in sizing, sample sizers in the office can be used to help determine the right volume for you. In general, if you are an A cup, a 550 cc volume would put you in the neighborhood of a D cup. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Worried About Breast Implant Size Before Surgery?

Given your concerns, nothing will replace additional time spent with your plastic surgeon. Communicate these concerns with him/her and make sure that you are both on the same page when it comes to your goals. Remember, that discussing your goals in terms of cup sizes can be a source of miscommunication. In my practice, I much prefer the use of goal pictures to help with this communication process. Again, make sure you feel much more comfortable before proceeding with surgery... more

Get more information BEFORE surgery

Without examining you, it is impossible to give you good advice about surgical results and expected bra size. (Even with a consultation and exam, it may not be possible to be exact with the desired results, but we can make a reasonable recommendation.) In very general terms, 550 cc sounds like it may produce larger than a 34 D result. Speak with your surgeon again. Bring photos of what you are trying to achieve. Most of us will take this into account to... more