Would 375cc, submuscular give me a fuller breast or would it be better to do 400cc? (Photos)

Your breast can only accomodate a certain size implant. This is much like when getting sized for a shoe; your foot needs a specific size shoe. You do not want to select an implant that is too small or too large. You should see someone who specializes in breast aesthetic surgery and truly understands breast surgery very well. Best of luck.

25 cc difference is about a 1/4 inch difference so not visible. I like to focus on the breast width and the profile to achieve what your goals are. Show picture of what you prefer to the doctor. Moderate vs full profile is a big bifference in final shape. The taller you are the bigger you can go in most cases. Over 400cc in someone under 5' 2" can look big Good luck!

Hi & thanks for your question.
Schedule an appointment with your surgeon to try on different size implants. Bring a couple of tight fitting shirts with you. In my experience, most patients are happier when they go a little larger. Best wishes!

The difference in appearance between 375cc and 400cc is so subtle that it would be unnoticed to most. Many factors enter into determining the optimal volume for a given individual. It is doubtful you would be able to do this on your own. Plastic surgeon go through years of training to be able to make these decisions. Use your surgeon to help guide your through the selection process. He or she is by far your best resource.

I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants, and they choose what looks right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

I ask my patients to look at RealSelf before and after photos to find women with similar frame size and pre-augmentation breast size/shape whose result photos are closest their goals. Take a screen shot of the before and after photos you like for 5-10 patients and bring those to your consultation or pre-operative appointment to review with your surgeon.
For me, I use your goal photos, try-on test implants, and Vectra 3D images, to select 8 different implant sizes in two different implant profiles. During surgery, the goal photos are uploaded on a high resolution screen with your personal pre-op photos. I use sizers to test out which implants will most closely achieve the results demonstrated by your goal photos.
All that to say, it is not possible to know for sure which implant is best for you (375 vs 400) before surgery. In fact, its possible the perfect implant for your body and goals is be something different all together. Choose a surgeon who will take the time to understand exactly what you want. Look at lots of photos together. And make sure he or she has a range of implants ordered and available in the operating room with the correspond implant sizers to ensure the highest probability of getting implant selection right the first time!

You are going through typical anxiety for patient having breast augmentation. Have in mind that 25ml. difference between implants is not noticable in that volume range. I think both are too big, but would suggest 375. Pay attention to a small asymmetry in nipple position, one is lower and that breast is slightly smaller? Good luck.

Great question. It seems like you have tried on some sizers and are feeling confident about the 375cc-400cc range. You are correct - the biggest complaint after breast augmentation is regretting going too small. If you look at the specs of the actual 375cc and 400cc implants, you are only looking at a difference of .1-.2cm in projection. That being said, I may encourage you to go 400cc.

Dear Resourceful402340,
breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Breast implant selection is an exciting, but stressful part of the breast augmentation process as there are so many choices. Unfortunately it is impossible to recommend the best implant style, size or shape without an in-person examination that allows for the measurement of key breast parameters, as well as permits an in-depth discussion as to your desired goals and outcome. I would recommend continuing to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon or seek additional consultations to ensure that the implants you decide upon are the right ones to meet your expectations. Best wishes!