Want 180cc. Why Do Many Plastic Surgeons Push for More?

This is a very simple question to answer. If you are happy with your breast size, you do not need breast implants.  Breast implants increase your breast size and over time, increase sagging; they do not lift.  So while I use small implants occassionally and and the patients look great and are happy, I am not sure that you actually need/want implants.  If you want to be slightly large, I personally have no problem using a smaller implant if that will meet your goals.  I just had a patient with 150cc implants and she looks great and is very happy.

Tracy M. Pfeifer, MD

Without photos of your breasts, it is even more difficult to make accurate recommendations. In general, even for your size, 160cc or 180cc may not give you the appearance that you would want a improper size is a major reason why women seek a second procedure early on. I would rely on the recommendation of your plastic surgeon who can use his/her judgement to make the final determination in surgery.

If you truly have drooping, then an implant alone will not effectively address your situation. Consequently, your breasts will be larger but not very normal or ideal in appearance. The way to resolve this would be for a breast lift.