425cc Vs 450cc...Any Real Difference?

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I am a 28 YO female 5'7'' & 155lbs. I have broad shoulders, wide hips, & an approx. 38'' band size w/ very little breast tissue - maybe an A cup breast. I'm having a BA on Tuesday and am debating over 425cc vs 450cc silicone gel implants. I realize the difference in volume is a matter of maybe an ounce per breast. Will this make a significant visible difference? I'd like to avoid going so big that I'd look heavy.

Jonathan Saunders, MD · Answer

i am going to buck the trend and say go with the 450. you are a tall woman and will tolerate it well. many more women wish they had gone bigger afterwards than the opposite. that small amount will not make you look heavier. i am assuming you have already had lengthy discussions with your surgeon at this point. good luck

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

The difference between the 425 cc and the 450cc implants is 1/8th of a cup size.  This will not be perceivable by you or the surgeon.  If your goal is to avoid going too big or look too heavy then I recommend you have the surgeon decide implant size at the time of surgery.  Prior to surgery you MUST convey your desires to the plastic surgeon and preferably show pictures.  Then trust his/her judgement to satisfy your needs.  I certainly recommend a board certified plastic surgeon.

	Best Wishes,

	Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Joe Gryskiewicz, MD, FACS · Answer

Many patients find themselves on the fence between two sizes. In some ways you have answered your own question. You realize the difference is so small, it probably won't matter. You also said you wanted to avoid going too big or being too heavy, so it sounds like you are tending to go down in size and are favoring the smaller choice. All the best on Tuesday, "Dr. Joe" Gryskiewicz

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

25 cc's will not make a big difference in terms of the overall look.  Go with your cooperative decision between you and your surgeon.  Good luck.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

The mental debate that you are having over a 25cc difference in breast implant size is irrelevant. That will make no discernible difference in appearance. Visible differences can only been seen in 50 to75cc size differences in breast implants in the 400cc range. When in doubt, go with the slightly bigger size, you will ultimately be happy that you did. The vast majority of unhappiness with postoperative breast implant size is that they are not big enough, rather than being too big.

425cc Vs 450cc...Any Real Difference?

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