400 Cc Moderate Implant on a 34B, 5'6 150 Lbs. Will That Give Me a Small D?

Question

Going for breast augmentation next week, asked for a small D or full C, ps suggested 400cc left and 405 cc right with cresant lift.. Will I get what I'm looking for? Really hoping for a 32-34 D.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

At size 34 each 100 cc’s of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change.  200 cc implants would take you from a 34 B to a 34 D.  Unfortunately, you have not provided any photographs.  If you require a lift, the crescent lift is usually inadequate.  There is a new technique called Breast Augmentation with Mini Ultimate Breast Lift.  Using only a circumareola incision it is possible to reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  Through the same incision, implants can be placed.  Aligning the areola, breast tissue and implant over the bony prominence of the chest wall maximizes anterior projection with a minimal size implant.  Small silicone gel implants placed retro-pectoral look and feel more natural, are more stable, less likely to ripple or have complications needing revision.  

	 

	Best Wishes,

	 

	Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Janet Woodyard, MD · Answer

It is diffcult to answer without a photo. In my experience, this size implant, at your small size, may put you in a D or larger.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and picture. Despite good intentions, online consultants will not be able to provide you with  meaningful specific advice.  Ultimately, in person consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons will be necessary. Careful measurements, dimensional planning, and careful communication will be key.

	 

	Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering  breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:    

	1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully.  Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you're looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.       

	2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals  with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining  breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals.  In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as  “natural” or "C or small D cup" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.  Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup  size may also be inaccurate.        

	3.  Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly,  allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals.  Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery.    

	 

	I hope this (and the attached link) help.

G. Robert Meger, MD · Answer

Taking into account your height and weight, and the fact that you are starting at a B cup, I would imagine 400 cc will get you closer to a full C than a small D.  I would probably recommend 450 cc or so for a D.  Having said that, I have not examined you while presumably your surgeon has so I would be inclined to follow his or her advise.

Robert Brueck, MD · Answer

Without photos it is hard to predict.I always try to maximize size so post op it looks natural and not artificial.You want it to be proportional to your figur.

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