550 Cc Look Small On My Frame? (photo)

Thank you for posting this question.  For right now, you should concentrate on following all your post-operative instructions to avoid any type of complications and/or delay in your recovery.  I tell all my patients that sometimes it takes approximately 6 months to really get a feel of the volume of your breasts after surgery.  Of course there will be immediate post-operative surgical swelling, but the swelling re-distributes and will fill in more in the cleavage area versus most of the swelling sitting under the axillary/arm-pit area.  Also, keep in mind that with the high profile implants you should be able to achieve nice projection (as this is what the high profile implants will do for you).  Lastly, volume is very dependent on an individual basis.  For example, if Suzy was very flat-chested with no breast tissue and no skin elasticity it would be virtually unrealistic for her to have 800cc implants put in without compromising Suzy's breasts.  I hope this helps!  Good luck.

Hello. I am fairly confident that you will not think that 550cc high profile implants are too small. It is normal to be unsure about your size post op but with time the implants will start to settle and you will get use to them. For now just concentrate on following any post op instructions to make sure you stay healthy and complication free.

Jaime Perez, MD
Breast Augmentation Specialist
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

Thanks for your picture and question.  Congratulations on your procedure!  You are too soon after surgery to make much about judgement on size.  Your breasts will change significantly over the next three months.  I will say that 550 cc implants on your frame are quite large.

You need to wait and see. My experience is that a 550cc implant will not get you from an A to a D. You probably needed at least a 650cc or larger implant but you may not have been able to fit this size in your breasts.

Hello and thank you for your question.  Breast implants 550cc are quite large implants and will likely be more than enough.  From the pictures you sent us, they do not look small at all.  Keep in mind that a natural look is what most people are looking for.  When breasts are too big, they will look 'fake' or augmented and may look disproportionate with your body.  Most of my patients gets between 250 cc and 450 cc but there might be different 'norms' here in Toronto, Canada.  Be patient and allow for the healing to occur.  Best of luck!  Dr. Marc DuPere, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon.