Will 310cc breast implants look larger or smaller on a person with a small frame (rather than a large frame)?

You have the right idea. 310 cc implants will look larger in someone with a small frame compared to someone with a larger frame. The best way to get an idea of what a certain sized implant would look like is with the Vectra 3D system. This allows you to visualize your results in your body before having surgery. Using sizers during your consultation also helps you get an idea.#StayBeautiful #RealDrWorldWide

Thanks for your question! In my experience of doing thousands of breast augmentation surgeries, I can tell you that you need to try on silicone sizers; they’re very accurate in giving you the correct size that you want. Furthermore, there’s no standardization of cup size in America, so different brands of bras are gonna fit different ways. And lastly, being a petite person, the 310cc Implant will look larger than if you were bigger, & 20cc more just isn’t that big of a difference (go with high profile). Best of luck to you! 

Dear Andrea:Thanks for your question.  This is a question we get to answer quite often as Board Certified Plastic Surgeons.  The best option for you would be to set up several consults with Board Certified Plastic Surgeons and get an in person examination.  You should let your Plastic Surgeon know about all your concerns and your objective, the way you would like to look.  The actual cc will vary drastically from patient to patient.  In my practice I fit my patients wirh illusio, a Virtual Reality device that allows the patients to test all sizes, shapes and profile of Implants so they can accurately see how each implant would look like on their size/shape.  Whether you want a perkier, close cleavage, or you want a more natural look or want a more projected profile, you can actually see how the implants would look like before having the actual Breast Augmentation.I suggest you only consult with Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, who ideally are FACS and are also members of ASAPS and ASPS.  Ron Soltero Md, FACSBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonMember ASAPS, ASPS

You are correct that the appearance of a particular implant volume will be different depending on the existing body dimensions of the patient. I have treated small-framed patients for whom a 300 cc implant looks quite large, and other patients (such as a 6 foot tall, 175 pound woman with broad shoulders) with larger frames for whom implants of 600cc, 700cc or even larger don't look unnaturally large. Since you are 5'4" and weigh only 100 lbs, with very little breast tissue, a 310 cc implant will likely make a huge difference on your body. Ultimately, it's the responsibility of your surgeon to guide you when determining implant sizes, since you aren't really in a position to make that decision completely on your own. Good luck!

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  It would be helpful to include pictures of your breasts.  The size, profile, and shape of the
implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall
measurements, and soft tissue quality.  This decision should
be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you
and your surgeon.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon