Hi I'm 5ft and 95 lbs. I'm trying get 400cc HP - is that gonna be too big for me? (Photo)

The best cosmetic result in any particular breast
augmentation patient depends on a variety of factors, including: Your
individual anatomy, realistic expectations, a thorough discussion with the
plastic surgeon about the options, and an understanding of the pros and cons of
any particular implant choice. Proper sizing is not just about the number of
cc’s. The thickness of your tissue, breast dimensions which include the width,
height, and projection, as well as chest wall width all need to be considered
when choosing an implant. Trying on implant “sizers” of various shapes and
volumes while wearing a tight t-shirt, bra, or bathing sit at a preoperative
visit will help you and your surgeon choose the optimal implant.

There are no manufacturers' standards for cup sizing in the bra industry. The
cups of a 32 D and a 38 D are significantly different. Cup size varies from
manufacturer to manufacturer and even within styles from any particular
manufacturer.

Keep in mind that following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other
website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do without examining you,
physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full
medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure
would not be in your best interest. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon
certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are
comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

The limiting factors for implant size are (1) your skin envelope and (2) your chest width. For example, if you have loose skin (usually the result of weight loss, pregnancy and/or breast feeding) you can generally accept a larger implant. Similarly, if you have a broad (wide) chest (breast) you can tolerate a larger implant.Conversely, if you have *not* had children and you have very little breast skin, you will be limited to a smaller breast implant. In some cases, a tissue expander can be used to temporarily stretch the skin to facilitate a larger breast implant; this technique is used for breast reconstruction and in certain augmentation cases (e.g. tuberous breasts), but this would be rare.I would recommend finding a plastic surgeon who is comfortable with placing the largest implant you could tolerate based on your measurements. If this is not big enough for you once you have fully recovered (at 3+ months) you could then have them exchanged for larger implants now that your skin will have stretched sufficiently.