Will 400cc HP Silicone Implants Be Good For My Figure (photos)

You have chosen a very popular size. If you like the way it looked when you tried it on you will like it after surgery. As for the bra size, see what bra size you fill when you place your own breast and implant in the bra.The width of the implant should be close to but not beyond the width of your natural breast for the best results.

Deciding on which implant to use is always a difficult decision
for women. The benefit is that in this day and age is that there are so many
choices of implants that the augmentation can be tailored to each patient.



It
sounds like you have already done your homework, taking the time to try on
implants is important. I always tell patients you look a touch smaller in your
final result than you do when you are trying on implants. If you are between two sizes I usually
encourage patients to go with the bigger size.




The
405cc HP Sientra Gummy Bear implant is one of the most common implants that I
use in my practice. This range of
implant is a good balance between giving patients the fullness they desire and a
professional look when they want to dress them down.



The
new silicone implants have allowed patients to achieve the fullness they desire
without the overly round fake appearance that the saline implants can give
patients. The silicone implants also
give women a much more natural feel to their breasts.



It is important to see your board certified
plastic surgeon to help guide you to an implant that will give you an
aesthetically pleasing breast.

You already have your procedure scheduled in a few days so I am not sure how much help this is. You are petite and have quite a bit of breast tissue already even if you are an "A" cup. The fourth picture is closer to a "D"/"DD" "look", which would be expected from the size of implant you are using. It is more about what look you are going for than cup size. About how this will change body proportions. A 400 cc high profile implant is going to be a busty, full breast in a petite 5'2" 112 lb woman. I have been very pleased with the response our patients have to our Vectra 3D imager. It has helped to reduce the guess work.  Did you consider the moderate plus style of a similar diameter? Also, consider what happens to your breasts after you have children. 

Yeah, I would agree with going with the 400 cc implants to get the look you want.  It's a very reasonable size for your build. Good luck!

Hello, 

You can't determine, with any significant accuracy, what sized implant is needed to give you a particular bra size.  If you like your appearance during the sizing, then you should go with that.

As for HP, it is the 'implant du jour' for both patient and many surgeons.  The reality is that patients receiving hp implants are at highest risk for post operative complications leading to reoperation in the first 3 years. This is a fact published in our medical journals. To make matters worse, those that do well, and even look 'fantastic' after the surgery, will suffer long term changes due to the exaggerated pressures on their tissues which will lead to reoperation in the 5 to 10 year period.  Stick with a mid-profile implant, even if it means compromising on volume.

Best of luck!

Hi! Thank you for your question.
I am Dr. Speron, a proud member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS).  I am also certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
 

The profile of the breast implant (high profile, moderate, or low profile) will also affect how 400cc will change your breast size and shape. Generally speaking if you are an A cup today you will most likely be a full C after your breast augmentation procedure.
 

Of course, the single best approximation of how 400cc breast implants will affect your bra size will be predicted by your breast implant surgeon. There are several things that can impact these estimates however such as breast implant profile, placement under the muscle or over, your present muscle tissue and more.
 

Discuss with your plastic surgeon about what your expectations are and choose the breast implant size that will best meet your goals.
 

I have provided a link below for additional information as well as a lot of before and after pictures.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to call us at 847.696.9900 for a private consultation.


Best of luck and have a great day!
Regards,
Dr. Speron

Congratulations on your decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery. When choosing your implant size, it is very important to convey your aesthetic goals with your surgeon. I recommend bringing in pictures that may help your surgeon understand what you would like to achieve. It is then your surgeon's responsibility to understand and reach these aesthetic goals. That is why choosing a board certified plastic surgeon is so important. With respect to specific implant sizes, they should be chosen based on the individual patient's anatomy, specifically the chest width. A slightly larger or smaller implant can be chosen, within this range, to individualize your result.  I dissuade my patients from focusing on cup size. A bra from one label can be completely different than a bra from another. The goal is to achieve a pretty and proportionate result. I hope this was helpful. Good Luck! 

   In general 200 cc will give a smaller person a cup size increase.   Therefore, an A cup would become a C cup with t a 400 cc implant.  400 cc is probably a good size for you.  Remember that going under the muscle blunts the size by about 50 cc.

I think this would be a great size for you. I do think that with a 400cc implant you can achieve the look that you desire. I would recommend going slightly larger than the sizer that you liked as once the implant is placed under the muscle, it will look smaller than the sizer does in a bra.

When I help a patient choose her implant size, I ask her to bring a bra with as minimal padding or wires as possible in her desired cup size.  The number should be about the same as what she is currently wearing, or one number larger.  For example if she is a 34A, and wants a C cup, she should bring a 34 C  or 34D bra, or a 36 C or 36D cup bra.  She should also bring a ribbed tank top shirt.  I think by placing different size implants into these, we get a more accurate view of the correct size.  Surprisingly enough, the type of bra and the t-shirt make a big difference in its appearance.

When she comes to the appointment, I also measure the width of her breast and notice any asymmetries or other chest wall abnormalities to further educate her about her anticipated results.  

Using all of this information I am able to better pick a size for the patient that will suit her well.  This is based on her desired look, as well as her measurements and her body shape.  I can better educate her on her anticipated outcome.