Should I go for 650 or 750cc breast implants?

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I have my surgery scheduled for March but I can't decide between 650cc and 750cc. I want to be big for sure full d or even did. Right now I'm a small 34b 5'3 135/140.

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Without and in person evaluation it is hard to determine what size implant  would be best. Choosing the implant size is based on a few factors, diameter of breast, nipple to crease distance etc.  The final cup size is also dependent on the amount of breast tissue one is starting with.  I would suggest speaking to your surgeon and following their recommendations.  Best of luck to you.

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for the question.  An in-person consultation is needed to give you a useful advice and I would suggest that you discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Many factors including patient's desired breast size, skin envelope (both quality and quantity) and breast width diameter among others are important in selecting the implant size. In a typical consultation, you try a variety of in-bra sizers and in combination with several other measurements that your surgeon will do, the final implant volume is selected. Use of 'goal pictures' is  also an effective way to communicate your goals with your plastic surgeon. Generally speaking, use of overly large implants should be avoided as they can result in early sagging, bottoming out and implant visibility/rippling. My best advice is that you communicate your goals and aesthetic ideals with your surgeon as clearly as possible and trust your surgeon's skills and abilities to deliver what you are looking for.
Best wishes and good luck,
Pejman Aflaki, M.D.
Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Tall women with larger frames and broader chest, shoulders, and hips can often handle larger implants that would make smaller women's chests look overcrowded and heavier.  I would recommend that you go with the size that boosts your self-esteem, and fits your anatomy.  Implants of 600cc and higher will create more tissue thinning over time, have more potential for rippling, more potential for bottoming out, greater likelihood of breast lift revisions, etc.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Moniquee_,
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

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

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. 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

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