150cc HP For My Frame?

I agree with Dr. Feldman's answer, who succinctly described what I feel you will find with these implants--you will have a gaping wide-cleavage unnatural look with globular "Baywatch coconut" breasts that look decidedly "fake." (They won't be too big, which is one definition of "fake," but they will still be terrible-looking!)

150cc will add less than 1 cup size to whatever breast volume you presently have (by your description that is not much), and the extremely narrow base diameter of these HP implants is too narrow even for your petite frame and naturally smaller breasts.

I also wholeheartedly recommend a second or third consultation with other ABPS-certified plastic surgeons who do lots of breast surgery. You should also bring goal photographs (look at the before and after photographs of many of our websites) of breast "looks" that you find attractive, and you should also try on various implant sizes in a bra and stretchy top to see what looks good. Don't even look at the implant sizes until you decide what looks good to you. Then trust your surgeon to add about 10% more than the selected volume to account for the submuscular compression of the implants that make them look "smaller" than your sizing choice. The profile should be based on your breast base measurements (we all do this somewhat differently, since the breast does not have a "sharp" beginning and end), and should be the lowest profile (widest appropriate width) to give you the nicest cleavage. At this small end of the implant size scale, you will require moderate profile implants for the best "fit."

Truly, size choice is critical, since you really only want to do this once! I rarely use implants below 250cc (even in tiny patients such as you who want a "natural look"), and in this small of implant volume would need to use moderate profile to get adequate width to properly fill the breast base and avoid Grand Canyon cleavage. 150cc HP implants are way too narrow, even for you! I think they may be too small as well, but this is only speculation without a physical examination and personal consultation. Many plastic surgeons do this at no charge, as I do.

Surgeons who "always" use HP implants (usually because they say HP gives better upper pole fullness) are NOT selecting implants on the basis of individual patient goals and anatomy, but simply using a "formula" or following a "habit" or routine. NOT GOOD.

HP is not "fake" in and of itself. But HP implants are very narrow, especially the 150cc ones, and you will likely not like the look they provide. Get more opinions in person, please! Best wishes! Dr. Tholen

Without actually seeing pictures of your frame or examining you in-person, there is really no way to give you a solid recommendation on style or size of a breast implant.  I can say that this is a tremendously small implant and so I would most likely recommend that you go bigger.  150 cc implants are around the size of an eye patch and will do very little to increase your cup size. My suggestion is to meet with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in breast enhancement surgery and bring in photos of a volumetric look that you are trying to accomplish.  From there, you can try on sizers and identify a volume range that will help you achieve your goals. I hope that helps and wish you the very best!Warmest regards,-Gregory A Buford MD FACS PCEOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon and Published Author

I strongly recommend that you try the breast implant sizes on in your plastic surgeon's office.  150 cc is a very small implant and even in a petite woman is unlikely to make most patients happy with the result.  Good luck.

Hello there 

Selection of implant size and shape is a complex process and takes up much of your first consultation . You are petite and 150cc is a smaller size and should get the conservative increase in size that you requested , but your surgeon is in the best position to decide this as he/she has examined you and spoken with you .

The final breast shape is a combination of your shape and a contribution from the implant . Generally the implant has more influence when you are petite and the implant is large . Anatomical implants tend to look a bit more natural and round implants look more round . Higher projection round implants in particular look more round , but it may be you have a narrow breast diameter or a breast shape that will suit this implant . In any event an implant of 150cc size is unlikely to look dramatically round even in a slim lass like your self .

If you are in doubt return for further discussion with your surgeon or get a second opinion .

All the best 

Terrence Scamp 

Breast implants are manufactured in different profiles. The highest profile as the shortest diameter relative to the volume. In my opinion, they can sometimes look somewhat globular relative to the other profiles. I would emphasize that this is only personal opinion.