Are 300cc Silicone Breast Implants Too Big for a Petite, A Cup Woman?

It’s always difficult making
decisions about breast size without performing a physical exam or seeing
pre-operative pictures. In addition, the patients underlying anatomy and
personal preference for size and shape must be considered.

 

         Even when tremendous
care is taken pre-operatively to determine breast size, the final decision
needs to be made in the operating room by the surgeon. At this point, an
assessment can be made by regarding how the patient’s breast tissue interacts
with the breast implant. Occasionally, obtaining a specific size does not allow
the surgeon to meet the patients other aesthetic goals. For this reason,
locking into a specific size isn’t always a good idea. Results are often better
when a surgeon has the ability to make adjustments in the operating room.

 

         In your case, I
think it’s important to thoroughly discuss your aesthetic goals with your
surgeon. Make sure he has the latitude to do what’s best for you in the
operating room, so he can meet your aesthetic goals. It’s important that you
have an approximate idea of the breast implant size that you are considering,
but don’t become married to an absolute number.

I am very particular about the size of implants that I use. I never exceed the base width of the breast and I also don't use high profile implants. I realize this is a conservative position to take but I cannot accept the risks of permanently damaging the breasts from too large an implant or an implant with too much profile. Thus, I think that those implants are too big for you. I would advise a much smaller mid profile gel implant that fits to your base diameter.

Thank you for all the measurements.  It sounds that your size may be in the ballpark for your frame.  We don't have photos or an exam, which can also be important.  Plastic Surgeons all have different ways of selecting implants.  Our office favors base width.  Having said that, we also try and fit the implant choice with what the patient's goal is.  Often we have patients bring in photos so that everyone has a good idea of the goal.